Operations Program Management Intern
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Job Location:
Foster, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 5500 - 7500
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Zooxs internship program provides hands-on experiences with state of the art technology mentorship from some of the industrys brightest minds and the opportunity to play a part in our success. Internships at Zoox are reserved for those who demonstrate outstanding academic performance activities outside their course work aptitude curiosity and a passion for Zooxs mission.
The Fleet Operations Program Management team at Zoox is responsible for delivering cross-functional programs and projects critical to the successful growth expansion and efficient operation of Zooxs commercial service. We partner closely with Fleet Operations teams and stakeholders from other departments to verify validate launch and operate the latest software on our fleet while continuously improving our operational processes and procedures to deliver a premium customer experience.
Were seeking a Fleet Operations Program Management Intern to support the Fleet Operations program management team. Our testing fleet comprising hundreds of vehicles across multiple cities and private testing tracks is rapidly expanding in size and geographic reach. As our operations expand we need ever better processes tools and strategies to support Zooxs autonomous vehicle development and the continued expansion of our product. This individual will spend their summer leading key projects to drive operational efficiency and improvement.
In this Role You will...
- Continuous Improvement (Kaizen): Conduct ride-alongs and site visits to observe ground-level operations and identify waste (time movement or resources) that data alone might miss.
- Root Cause Analysis: Deep dive on our operations and data to determine why specific assets are underperforming and begin developing corrective action strategies.
- Feedback Loops: Create feedback loops that enable operations managers to track operational performance using metrics that facilitate future root-cause analysis.
- Project Lifecycle Leadership: Identify an operational bottleneck quantify its impact propose a solution and lead the implementation of a small-scale pilot project.
- Process Standardization: As needed create and document standard operating procedures to ensure efficient effective and consistent performance across markets.
- Cross-Functional Analysis: Work across departments product management software development and vehicle engineering to implement performance improvement projects.
- Data-Driven Storytelling: Clean and analyze operational data to build business cases for new efficiency initiatives or technology investments.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Operations Industrial Engineering Data Science or a related field.
- Good academic standing
- Able to commit to a 12-week internship beginning in May or June of 2026.
- At least one previous industry internship co-op or project completed in a relevant area
- Ability to relocate to the Bay Area California for the duration of the internshipInterns at Zoox may not use any proprietary information they are working on as part of their thesis any published work with their university or to be distributed to anyone outside of Zoox
Qualifications
- The Efficiency Lens: A proven ability to break down a complex process into its individual steps and identify where time or money is being lost.
- Project Management Basics: Familiarity with project management frameworks (e.g. Gantt charts RACI matrices or Kanban).
- Communication: Ability to present findings to both boots on the ground operators and senior leadership.
- Analytical Tools: Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets is required; you should be comfortable with data hygiene and basic trend analysis.
Bonus Qualifications
- Proficiency with SQL queries Smartsheet DataBricks and Looker.
- Project management training or certifications.
- Passion for self-driving technology and the positive social impact it will have.
- Exposure to Lean Six Sigma or Operations Research concepts.
The monthly salary range for this position is $5500 to $7500. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level of education. Additional benefits may include medical insurance and a housing stipend (relocation assistance will be offered based on eligibility).
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Accounts Administration
- AECOM
- Corporate Sales
- Documentation
- Accident Investigation
About Company
We’re reinventing personal transportation—making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. This is on-demand autonomous ride-hailing.
