Aurora

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Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.

The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.

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Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. The Supply Chain Operations team at Aurora is looking for a strategic and hands-on Staff Operations Program Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex hardware programs from concept through production. This role is central to ensuring operational readiness across the supply chain - coordinating procurement, scheduling, vendor engagement, and manufacturing execution to deliver world-class products on time and at quality.

In this role, you will

• Lead and execute new product introductions and development builds with internal and external partners, ensuring parts availability and overall build quality.
• Own end-to-end material readiness, including procurement, production planning, inventory, and coordination across different supply chain tiers.
• Develop strong partnerships with internal teams and suppliers to ensure alignment on build readiness, risk mitigation, and delivery timelines.
• Analyze design status, component availability, and production capacity to ensure readiness across all program phases.
• Serve as the central operations lead in cross-functional teams—supporting Ok2Build/Ok2Ship gates, risk reviews, and issue resolution.
• Drive internal production schedules to meet demand plans, while clearly communicating milestones and risks to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with OEMs and sub-tier suppliers to align on material requirements, delivery schedules, and production readiness.
• Provide transparent program status reporting to leadership and cross-functional partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in operations, supply chain, manufacturing, or program management roles in hardware-focused industries.
• Proven success managing complex hardware builds in industries like semiconductors, aerospace, automotive, or robotics.
• Strong project management skills: ability to set clear priorities, solve complex problems, and drive outcomes across teams.
• Experience working with internal and external manufacturing, vendors, and engineering teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills—comfortable leading cross-functional meetings and presenting to executive leadership.
• Familiarity with program management methodologies and tools (e.g., Agile, Gantt, dashboards).
• Preferred: Advanced degree (MBA or Master's in Supply Chain/Operations) and formal supply chain certifications (e.g., APICS, PMP).

This role requires the ability to travel up to 25% to support vendors, manufacturing partners, and critical program milestones on-site.

The base salary range for this position is $129,000-$207,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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Working at Aurora

At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks. Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.

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