As a Senior Manager of AV Operations at Flexdrive in Nashville, you will lead a portfolio of autonomous vehicle markets, ensuring operational performance is consistent, safe, and scalable across multiple sites. You’ll translate strategic direction into field execution, develop the operations manager layer, and maintain high standards for safety compliance and fleet readiness. This role requires extensive experience in multi-site or multi-market operations within a regulated environment, such as AV, fleet management, transportation, logistics, or similar fields. Key responsibilities include driving adherence to established SOPs, fostering a high-performing culture, managing talent pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on regulatory compliance and audit readiness. You will also build operational reporting frameworks and lead process improvements to enhance efficiency across the portfolio as Flexdrive scales its operations in autonomous vehicle infrastructure.
Ensure consistent fleet readiness and demand targets across multiple markets.
Develop and lead a team of Operations Managers to set OKRs and provide coaching.
Foster a high-performing safety-first culture by training and certifying teams.
Own the AV Partner relationship at program level, ensuring compliance with requirements.
Lead process improvements and enhance operational efficiency across the portfolio.
What we're looking for
8+ years of progressive operational leadership in safety-critical environments.
Proven experience managing multi-site operations and leading a team of managers.
Deep familiarity with AV, fleet management, or similar regulated industries.
Demonstrated ability to set OKRs and drive accountability across teams.
Strong data fluency for building performance metrics and reporting frameworks.
Excellent communication skills tailored for diverse audiences including senior leadership.
Market check
Salary context
Below market
How this pay compares to similar roles
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versus about
$186k
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Based on 240 similar postings.
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