Fleet Operations Leader, Autonomous Vehicles

Here at Avis Budget Group, you'll be joining a team of 25,000 driven people performing with purpose. Together, we're moving the future of transportation forward through innovative, customer-focused solutions.

Our culture is performance-driven - we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards.

We're proud to make a positive difference in the lives of our colleagues, customers, and the communities where we operate.

Leveraging its core strengths in large scale fleet management, Avis Budget Group has entered into a strategic partnership with the leader in self-driving technology, to launch and scale a fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Dallas. This new strategic partnership reflects the Company's ambition to grow beyond travel and actively shape the future of mobility. Sound your speed? Come join our family.

As the Fleet Operations Leader, Autonomous Vehicles, you will lead a team of people and be responsible for the performance of the servicing, cleaning, charging and calibration functions for autonomous ride-hail vehicles. Your work will focus on maximizing fleet utilization (uptime) and profitability while ensuring customers in the Dallas market have access to clean and ready autonomous vehicles when needed.

What You'll Do:

• Own the P&L for the service and calibration operations for the Market
• Develop, implement and communicate standard operating plans to maximize fleet utilization (uptime) to business and company guidelines, directing and controlling the servicing, cleaning, charging and calibration of autonomous ride-hail vehicles, to meet regulatory, safety and performance standards
• Responsible for directing, managing and controlling activities performed by the Depot Managers, Fleet Specialists, Lot Coordinators and other applicable roles to ensure efficient delivery of client expectations.
• Manage performance of team members/employees against business plan by setting, communicating, monitoring and updating goals as needed for key performance indicators on a regular and consistent basis for servicing, cleaning, charging and calibration, including, but not limited to, uptime, associate productivity, response time, and quality metrics
• Forecast, budget and manage key financial drivers including, but not limited to, S&W per day, revenue per unit, transactions, utilization, and material cost.
• Perform detailed quantitative and qualitative data analysis to generate strategic and tactical decisions to implement continuous process improvements to maximize fleet and reduce off-grid time
• Partner with the respective Depot Fleet Maintenance Leader and Managers, and/or the partner's product, engineering, IT, and other departments to prioritize the workload to accomplish the needs of the business
• Partner with ABG operations, IT, facilities, procurement and other departments to leverage scale and expertise.
• Oversee, manage and maintain vendor relationships and workload assignment, ensuring established service levels and standards are met and that all vendor management policies and procedures are followed

• Manage all areas of the employee lifecycle including hiring, onboarding, training, recognition, motivation, development and performance management to enable a high-performance culture
• Manage all facets of employee relations, including, but not limited to, implementing HR policies and practices in a consistent and fair manner, in accordance with Company policies and partnering with Human Resources Business Partners where appropriate
• Provide a safe work environment by ensuring all safety policies and practices are followed and maintained, partnering with Safety where appropriate

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent in education, training or experience)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in related field (rental car, logistics, fleet management, ride hail, mobility services or related service industries) of progressive operations and logistics management, including managing a team of people
• Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and collaboration skills with a successful track record working in highly matrixed environments
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills, self-starter, able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Strong financial acumen and forecasting skills
• Familiarity with depot operations and vehicle readiness
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in data analytics and problem-solving skills
• Excellent employee leadership, talent management and delegation skills
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products, including Excel

• Valid driver's license, authorized to work in the United States and successful completion of pre-employment qualification checks
• Ability to work flexible schedules in a fast-paced environment that may include early morning, nights, or weekends, as determined by business needs
• Willingness to travel
• This is an on-site, in-person role.

Perks You'll Get:

• Competitive salary, eligible for short-term incentive plans
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance

• Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Auto Insurance, Group Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and additional life insurance coverages

• Contribute up to $270 as a tax-free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions

• Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills

• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service and more

• Community involvement opportunities

The Fine Print:

Avis Budget Group is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veterans/Disabled.

This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group. Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.