Kodiak Robotics Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous 2024 Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.
As Program Manager Industrial Operations you will serve as the operational DRI for industrial operating rhythm and cross-functional execution management. You will run the operating rhythm and drive disciplined execution across cross-functional teams ensuring delivery commitments are supported by clear plans and consistent follow-through.
This role is execution-focused and embedded in the work. You will partner across Operations Product Engineering and customer stakeholders to bring structure to complex operational environments reduce friction and improve delivery consistency. You will surface and elevate risks and tradeoffs early while helping teams move from reactive execution to structured repeatable operating discipline.
If you thrive in fast-moving environments and enjoy turning ambiguity into clarity and momentum this role is for you.
What Youll Do:
Execution & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Serve as the operational DRI for execution ensuring priorities timelines and owners are clearly defined and tracked.
- Run the industrial operating cadence (readiness review program review weekly cross-functional execution review) with structured follow-through.
- Support scaling industrial operations by improving execution predictability reducing recurring issues and increasing operational readiness as program volume grows.
- Partner closely with Product Operations and Engineering to improve execution efficiency and follow-through across field-facing work.
- Standardize how field issues are captured prioritized and communicated across teams to drive timely resolution.
- Support alignment between operational execution and SLA-related commitments proactively surfacing gaps and risks.
- Surface and elevate key risks trade offs and decision points early ensuring timely alignment and resolution across stakeholders.
Operational Readiness & Process Improvement
- Spend time in the field to understand workflows firsthand and translate insights into durable improvements.
- Coordinate the reduction in manual workflows and recurring breakdowns by implementing lightweight structure that improves consistency.
- Support rollout of standard work documentation and repeatable processes that scale with program growth.
- Support service and fleet readiness by reducing Engineering load.
What Were Looking For:
- 3 to 5 years of experience in program management operations or technical operations roles.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional execution in dynamic or field-based environments.
- Experience working with hardware and software systems in production environments.
Industry Exposure (Nice to Have)
- Exposure to logistics trucking operations or integration-heavy environments.
- Familiarity with autonomous vehicles autonomous operations or the broader AV industry.
Mindset
- Strong execution orientation with disciplined follow-through.
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building structure where it does not yet exist.
- Clear communicator who escalates early with context and recommended options.
- Focused on building repeatable systems that improve consistency and scale.
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
- Excellent Medical Dental and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente Cigna and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
- MetLife Legal Services Identity & Fraud Protection Hospital Indemnity Insurance Accident Insurance & Critical Illness Insurance
- Flexible PTO 10 paid holidays and generous parental leave policies
- Office perks: free catered lunch a fully stocked kitchen
- Long Term Disability Short Term Disability Life Insurance
- Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna Calm through Kaiser One Medical Gympass Spring Health through Cigna Rula (mental health navigation)
- Fidelity 401(k)
- Commuter FSA Dependent Care FSA HSA
- Various incentive programs (referral bonuses patent bonuses etc.)
At Kodiak we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race ethnicity religion gender identity sexual orientation age disability or veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
In alignment with its business operations Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes regulations and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidates residence U.S. person status and/or citizenship status. Should the position require and Kodiak determines that a candidates residence U.S. person status and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license bar the candidate from the position or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiaks sole discretion or as an alternative opt not to proceed with the candidates application. If applicable Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.
Required Experience:
Manager
Kodiak Robotics Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector....
Kodiak Robotics Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous 2024 Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.
As Program Manager Industrial Operations you will serve as the operational DRI for industrial operating rhythm and cross-functional execution management. You will run the operating rhythm and drive disciplined execution across cross-functional teams ensuring delivery commitments are supported by clear plans and consistent follow-through.
This role is execution-focused and embedded in the work. You will partner across Operations Product Engineering and customer stakeholders to bring structure to complex operational environments reduce friction and improve delivery consistency. You will surface and elevate risks and tradeoffs early while helping teams move from reactive execution to structured repeatable operating discipline.
If you thrive in fast-moving environments and enjoy turning ambiguity into clarity and momentum this role is for you.
What Youll Do:
Execution & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Serve as the operational DRI for execution ensuring priorities timelines and owners are clearly defined and tracked.
- Run the industrial operating cadence (readiness review program review weekly cross-functional execution review) with structured follow-through.
- Support scaling industrial operations by improving execution predictability reducing recurring issues and increasing operational readiness as program volume grows.
- Partner closely with Product Operations and Engineering to improve execution efficiency and follow-through across field-facing work.
- Standardize how field issues are captured prioritized and communicated across teams to drive timely resolution.
- Support alignment between operational execution and SLA-related commitments proactively surfacing gaps and risks.
- Surface and elevate key risks trade offs and decision points early ensuring timely alignment and resolution across stakeholders.
Operational Readiness & Process Improvement
- Spend time in the field to understand workflows firsthand and translate insights into durable improvements.
- Coordinate the reduction in manual workflows and recurring breakdowns by implementing lightweight structure that improves consistency.
- Support rollout of standard work documentation and repeatable processes that scale with program growth.
- Support service and fleet readiness by reducing Engineering load.
What Were Looking For:
- 3 to 5 years of experience in program management operations or technical operations roles.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional execution in dynamic or field-based environments.
- Experience working with hardware and software systems in production environments.
Industry Exposure (Nice to Have)
- Exposure to logistics trucking operations or integration-heavy environments.
- Familiarity with autonomous vehicles autonomous operations or the broader AV industry.
Mindset
- Strong execution orientation with disciplined follow-through.
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building structure where it does not yet exist.
- Clear communicator who escalates early with context and recommended options.
- Focused on building repeatable systems that improve consistency and scale.
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
- Excellent Medical Dental and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente Cigna and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
- MetLife Legal Services Identity & Fraud Protection Hospital Indemnity Insurance Accident Insurance & Critical Illness Insurance
- Flexible PTO 10 paid holidays and generous parental leave policies
- Office perks: free catered lunch a fully stocked kitchen
- Long Term Disability Short Term Disability Life Insurance
- Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna Calm through Kaiser One Medical Gympass Spring Health through Cigna Rula (mental health navigation)
- Fidelity 401(k)
- Commuter FSA Dependent Care FSA HSA
- Various incentive programs (referral bonuses patent bonuses etc.)
At Kodiak we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race ethnicity religion gender identity sexual orientation age disability or veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
In alignment with its business operations Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes regulations and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidates residence U.S. person status and/or citizenship status. Should the position require and Kodiak determines that a candidates residence U.S. person status and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license bar the candidate from the position or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiaks sole discretion or as an alternative opt not to proceed with the candidates application. If applicable Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.
Required Experience:
Manager
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