Operations Manager

Overview

In this role you lead the Remote Operations and Feature Testing program at Wayve, steering the validation and safety-focused testing of autonomous driving capabilities across locations. You translate priorities into executable plans, manage multi-site delivery, and uphold safety and KPI standards. You’ll champion a safety-first culture, coordinate cross-functional partners, and scale internal testing operations while preserving quality. This is a high-impact, leadership-driven role that shapes how Wayve tests and validates its autonomous driving features across markets.

Pay / Benefits

• Salaries benchmarked against the market annually
• Meaningful equity
• Learning and development budgets for training and conferences
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Wellbeing partnerships and support

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery of internal Remote Operations and Feature Testing activities
• Translate testing priorities and business requirements into tactical plans
• Plan and coordinate testing across locations and countries
• Balance staffing, vehicle availability, shift coverage, and testing needs
• Monitor safety, efficiency, and adherence to KPIs and standards
• Serve as escalation point for safety concerns and operational risks
• Communicate and implement new processes, SOPs, and changes
• Use data and feedback to improve planning, resource utilisation, and delivery
• Line manage the Remote Operations and Feature Testing VSO team
• Promote safety-first culture and consistent operational standards
• Support prioritisation and execution of testing activities including feature testing and remote support missions
• Identify blockers and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve them
• Support scaling of internal testing operations while maintaining quality and consistency

Key requirements

• Proven experience in operational management, ideally in automotive testing, fleet operations, logistics or technology operations
• Strong people leadership experience with direct management of operational teams
• Ability to translate high-level priorities into actionable operational plans
• Strong resource and shift planning skills, plus performance management and operational KPIs
• Effective cross-functional communication
• Sound decision-making under pressure in safety-sensitive environments
• Ability to influence operational priorities in dynamic settings
• Desirable: experience with ADAS or autonomous vehicle testing, remote operations, and working with VSO/field teams

• communication
• leadership
• problem-solving
• planning and scheduling
• risk management
• operational KPI tracking

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