Director of Fleet Ops Execution at Wayve

Sunnyvale, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Autonomous Vehicles, AI, AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

Proven experience leading large-scale, multi-site technical operations or testing delivery
Strong cross-functional program leadership skills — particularly in high-velocity or R&D settings
Comfortable working closely with Engineering, Product, and Test/Validation teams to deliver programs on the road
Excellent command of operational planning, milestone tracking, and structured execution
Confident in interpreting technical requirements (e.g. software maturity, test conditions, platform constraints) and turning them into executable delivery plans
Experience managing and scaling distributed teams, ideally across regions or time zones
Experience in autonomous systems, robotics, automotive engineering, or aerospace (desirable)
Understanding (desirable)

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end execution of real-world testing across UK, US, DE, and JP — across internal R&D and OEM programs
Manage regional Heads of Fleet Ops and the Demonstrations Manager, aligning priorities and maintaining test readiness
Partner with Product, Engineering, and Program teams to operationalise feature and milestone testing, including test routes, schedules, and configs
Define and lead global test planning cycles, execution cadences, and milestone delivery processes
Drive consistent, high-quality test execution across regions, sites, and programs
Coordinate across technical domains to align test needs with system maturity (e.g. releases, hardware readiness, validation goals)
Surface risks, blockers, and delivery gaps early, and lead structured reviews and escalations to course-correct
Champion consistent operating practices and strong interfaces between Fleet Ops and technical teams

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Fleet OperationsOperations ExecutionAutonomous DrivingOn-Road TestingTeam ManagementEngineering CollaborationProduct Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Director of Fleet Ops Execution role?

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Is this role remote or does it require a specific location?

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What are the key responsibilities that show the required skills for this role?

The role requires skills in leading global on-road testing execution across UK, US, DE, and JP, managing regional Heads of Fleet Ops and the Demonstrations Manager, partnering with Product, Engineering, and Program teams, defining test planning cycles, driving high-quality test execution, coordinating across technical domains, and surfacing risks with structured reviews.

What is the company culture like at Wayve?

Wayve fosters a diverse, fair, respectful, and inclusive culture that values unique skills and perspectives, embraces uncertainty and complex challenges, aims high while staying humble, and backs each other to deliver impact in a fast-paced environment.

What makes a strong candidate for the Director of Fleet Ops Execution role?

A strong candidate will have experience leading global operations execution with pace and rigour, managing distributed teams across multiple geographies like UK, US, DE, and JP, and partnering closely with engineering and product teams to deliver real-world testing for autonomous driving systems.

Wayve

Develops autonomous vehicle technology using AI

About Wayve

Wayve.ai develops self-driving technology known as AV2.0, which focuses on creating a smarter and safer approach to autonomous vehicles. Their technology uses embodied AI software that allows vehicles to learn from their experiences and adapt to different environments without needing detailed programming. This method is different from traditional self-driving technologies that often rely on expensive hardware and pre-mapped data. Instead, Wayve.ai employs end-to-end deep learning, making their solution more cost-effective for automakers. The company targets automakers and fleet operators, offering them adaptable and affordable solutions for driving automation. Wayve.ai has already partnered with major retailers in the UK to test its technology in delivery fleets, aiming to enhance mobility and sustainability in the automotive industry.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$1,272.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

201-500Employees