Manager, Autonomous Vehicles OEM Programs

We’re looking for a strategic Manager, AV OEM Programs to accelerate the arrival of safe, secure autonomous mobility and delivery offerings that complement Uber’s existing products and serve our customers, partners, and communities. In this role, you’ll act as connective tissue between Uber and its external autonomous and automotive partners, championing Uber’s interests while ensuring seamless coordination and execution of next-generation fleets.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive complex programs from early planning through full-scale deployment, aligning business goals, legal/regulatory frameworks, and operational requirements.
• 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 (roadmaps, funding, resource planning, measurable outcomes).
• 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 potential issues.
• Champion Uber’s interests with external AV partners; track and execute external partner obligations in collaboration with various stakeholders.
• Develop a deep understanding of the technical details for the AM&D Program, including key work streams such as Safety, Vehicle Hardware, Technical Integration, and Fleet Management.
• Regularly report out to executive leadership with clear summaries of progress, risks, and decisions required.
• Operate with a high level of autonomy, navigating ambiguity to drive clarity and alignment in a complex, evolving environment; proactively remove obstacles to drive momentum and progress.

Requirements

• 6+ years leading complex, cross-functional programs in environments that blend hardware, software, and operations.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Fluency with data to support decisions, including SQL or equivalent analytical capability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to autonomous systems or adjacent domains (robotics, advanced driver assistance, complex sensing platforms).
• Experience working with OEMs, Tier 1s, or autonomy companies, but not limited to a single domain.
• Proven track record taking ambiguous, early-stage initiatives from concept through launch, not just scaling existing programs.
• Experience working across company boundaries with external partners where incentives, timelines, and constraints don’t fully align.
• Strong systems thinking, able to connect vehicle hardware, autonomy stacks, fleet operations, and marketplace implications into a coherent plan.
• Comfort operating without clear structure; able to define scope, create alignment, and drive execution in parallel.
• Clear communication style, able to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders, internally and externally.
• Background that blends program management with product, design, or engineering thinking.
• Familiarity with vehicle hardware development cycles and constraints.
• Experience integrating multiple partners into a single program, especially where ownership is shared or unclear.
• Demonstrated ability to challenge partner assumptions and represent company interests in external forums.

Pay

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: the base salary range is USD $162,000 – $180,000 per year. You will also be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan participation.
• Various benefits (health, wellness, etc.).

Schedule

Unless approved for full remote work, employees must spend at least 50% of their time in-office. Some roles require full-time in-office presence.