AV Operations Coordinator - Sunnyvale CA

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Description
GM is building the world’s most advanced driving assistance and self-driving vehicle technology to safely connect people to the places, things, and experiences they care about. We believe self-driving vehicle technology will help save lives, reshape cities, give back time in transit, and restore freedom of movement for many.


GM employees have the opportunity to grow and develop while learning from leaders at the forefront of their fields. With a culture of internal mobility, there’s an opportunity to thrive in a variety of disciplines. This is a place for dreamers and doers to succeed.


If you are looking to play a part in making a positive impact in the world by advancing the revolutionary work of self-driving car technology, join us.


The Role

The AV Operations Coordinator (tactical response team) is a frontline operations leader responsible for helping plan, launch, and stabilize manual and future supervised AV test operations across multiple markets. This role combines hands on in field operations, operator training and onboarding, and cross functional coordination with engineering, incident response, and vendor partners to safely deliver high quality data and reliable operations at scale.


What You’ll Do

Operational Procedures & Execution

Serve as the SME in new markets and new program launches (e.g., manual data collection and supervised operations in new cities).
Support the development and refinement of executable operational procedures and checklists that ensure safe, ongoing garage operations for AVTO launch activities.
Document, communicate, and implement safe driving procedures including vehicle preparation, cleaning, charging, and deployment tasks.
Assist in documenting and rolling out operational procedures related to AVTO activities, emphasizing consistency, safety, and operational readiness.
Train new AVTO hires on fleet safety protocols and safe driving practices.
Continuous Improvement

Identify operational issues, inefficiencies, or gaps and contribute to solutions through updated procedures and improved workflows.
Support ongoing operational efficiency initiatives by helping drive improvements from initial identification through successful implementation.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Work closely with fleet management and other internal teams to support end‑to‑end safe and efficient operational execution.
Communicate operational updates, issues, and recommendations clearly and confidently across diverse stakeholder groups.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Experience in vehicle operations management, operations planning, project coordination, or related work within a fast‑paced startup or technology environment
Ability to travel at least 50% of the time within the US
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally
Tenacious teammate with a bias toward action and a continuous improvement mindset
Must be resilient and adaptable, and view challenges as opportunities to learn and grow
2+ years of professional experience
Bachelors Degree

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree
Experience working in a similar role at an AV company
2+ years of professional experience

Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of the California Bay Area.

The salary range for this role is $83,800 to $150,200. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.