Manager, Autonomous Vehicle Strategic Programs

Manager, Autonomous Vehicle Strategic Programs Department: Operations Team: Operations Location: New York, United States Type: Full-Time **About the Role** The Autonomous Mobility and Delivery (AM&D) team at Uber is seeking to accelerate the arrival of safe, secure autonomous mobility and delivery offerings that complement our existing products and are beneficial for our customers, partners, and communities. We are collaborating across the ecosystem with a diverse set of stakeholders and with leading companies involved in the development and operation of self-driving vehicles and fleets. We are seeking a highly driven and strategic Manager, Program Management to work on complex, cross-functional Vehicle Programs for the next generation of autonomous vehicles on the Uber Platform. This role is positioned within the Strategic Initiatives function, which aims to architect, incubate, and deliver strategic, complex, and novel AV initiatives. In this high-impact, high-visibility role, you will act as connective tissue between Uber and its external AV/OEM partners, championing Uber’s interests while ensuring seamless coordination and execution of next-generation fleets. You will focus on vehicle programs that may be less mature, requiring Uber to be more involved from initial scoping to commercial launch. **What You’ll Do:** - Program Ownership & Delivery: Define and drive complex programs from early planning through full-scale deployment, aligning business goals, legal/regulatory frameworks, and operational requirements. - Strategic Planning & Documentation: Help manage the cross-functional strategic and business planning process. Lead conversations with key stakeholders to develop strategic concepts and turn them into detailed program/project plans (including roadmaps, funding, resource planning, and measurable outcomes). - Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate large-scale, multi-functional initiatives, tracking progress, resolving dependencies, and communicating status to upper management. Integrate timelines from multiple distinct partners (AVs, OEMs, Tier 1s) to identify gaps and troubleshoot