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Zoox is seeking an Infrastructure Development Manager to lead the strategic expansion of autonomous vehicle deployment infrastructure across multiple cities. In this role, you will define requirements and frameworks that enable Zoox to leverage strategic partnerships for rapid city deployments, driving flexible site developments with a focus on integration speed and growing service capabilities across partner real estate networks.
You will spearhead joint development initiatives, serving as the primary operational link between external stakeholders and internal teams to ensure seamless integration of new sites and infrastructure. This includes identifying and evaluating strategic external networks and partners to support specialized fleet requirements, directly driving expansion strategies that accelerate market entry and expansion speed.
Key responsibilities include supporting procurement and partnership initiatives for Zoox's testing infrastructure, building and maintaining strategic relationships with key suppliers, and proactively engaging with cross-functional Zoox stakeholders—including engineering, operations, manufacturing, strategy, finance, and design—to derive and execute short- and medium-term business and technology roadmaps that support vehicle development and service deployment.
This is a high-impact role requiring someone who can navigate complex organizational dynamics, manage external relationships, and translate strategic vision into operational execution across a rapidly scaling autonomous vehicle company.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years of experience in operations strategy, joint development, or scaling physical infrastructure within mobility, logistics, or autonomous technology
- Undergraduate degree in engineering, business, operations management, environmental studies, or equivalent
- Demonstrated track record of leading complex operational integrations or strategic partnerships from ideation through successful launch
- Ability to view project dependencies end-to-end and proactively mitigate risks or prepare for future needs
- Proven ability to drive cross-functional alignment, specifically bridging the gap between external partners and internal operations, engineering, and product teams
BONUS QUALIFICATIONS:
- MBA or Master's degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Operations Management, Operations Research, etc.)
- Direct experience successfully scaling physical operations or launching new city markets for a technology-driven transportation network
- Strong analytical background with the ability to build quantitative operational models to evaluate various scaling strategies and infrastructure investments
