Program Manager II

Aquent, a leading talent solutions partner, is excited to connect you with an exceptional opportunity at a pioneering autonomous technology company. This organization is at the forefront of revolutionizing transportation, dedicated to making movement safe, easy, and accessible for everyone and everything. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the continuous safety and reliability of groundbreaking self-driving technology by optimizing critical testing programs and enhancing operational efficiency.

About the Opportunity

Are you ready to drive the future of autonomous technology? We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical professional to join a dynamic operations team. This role is central to optimizing validation efforts, ensuring that essential testing programs meet their rigorous targets across various operational sites. You'll be instrumental in leveraging data and cutting-edge AI tools to refine workflows, enhance resource utilization, and directly contribute to the safety and advancement of self-driving solutions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your analytical prowess and operational coordination directly impact groundbreaking technology, this is the role for you!

What You'll Do

• Dive deep into daily operational data for testing programs, tracking fleet performance and resource allocation metrics. You'll identify crucial trends, pinpoint bottlenecks, and craft clear performance summaries for leadership to inform strategic decisions.
• Harness the power of modern AI tools to revolutionize operational reporting, synthesize complex findings, and streamline communications. Your insights will drive significant workflow efficiencies and process improvements.
• Provide hands-on operational coordination across various testing teams and facilities, ensuring seamless handovers and maintaining peak operational readiness on-site.
• Collaborate closely with site operations leads, supervisors, and cross-functional partners to ensure optimal utilization of testing resources and consistent achievement of validation targets.
• Support the broader operations strategy by contributing to data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Bring

Mandatory Skills & Qualifications

• Must be based in Washington, DC
• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Operations Management, Data Science, Logistics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in operations support, data analysis, operational coordination, or technical operations.
• A strong analytical foundation with a proven ability to expertly manipulate, analyze, and interpret operational data to drive informed decision-making. Experience building sophisticated formulas, pivot tables, and reporting templates is essential.
• Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging AI tools (such as Large Language Models or AI assistants) to draft documentation, analyze datasets, automate repetitive tasks, and optimize complex workflows.
• Willingness and ability to travel (15-30% expected) and comfort working directly on-site at operational vehicle facilities as required.
• Advanced proficiency with Google Workspace, particularly Google Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Calendar.

Bonus Points

• Familiarity with SQL for data querying and analysis.
• Prior experience within autonomous vehicle, robotics, automotive, or high-tech testing environments.