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Kodiak Robotics

Location:
United States, Lancaster

Category:
IT - Administration

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Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Product Operations Manager to join our team in Lancaster, TX. This is the first hire in this new, critical function, and you will be essential in bridging the gap between our Product/Engineering teams and our Operations/Field teams. You will play a key role in optimizing our operational footprint with our customers and ensuring that future deployments are efficient and scalable. This role is based full-time in our Lancaster office.

Job Responsibility:

Process Design and Scalability: Partner closely with Product and Engineering to design, document, and stand up processes that support operational scalability for our autonomous vehicle technology
Feedback Loop Management: Collect, analyze, and prioritize inbound user and field feedback, translating operational needs into actionable product and engineering requirements
Feature Deployment & Validation: Work with cross-functional teams to rapidly test, validate, and deploy new product features in an operationally-intensive environment
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a liaison between Product, Engineering, Field Operations, and other teams to ensure alignment and smooth feature adoption
Operational Excellence: Focus on driving attention to detail and timeliness in product deployment and operational workflows
Performance Monitoring: Define operational KPIs and monitor product performance in the field, communicating insights and risks to stakeholders
Stakeholder Communication: Provide clear, data-driven updates on product-related operational progress, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership and cross-functional teams

Requirements:

3+ years of experience in Product Operations, Technical Program Management, or a similar role at an operational-intensive technology company
Highly analytical with a proven ability to use data to drive process improvements and product decisions
Exceptional attention to detail and a track record of driving timely execution in complex environments
Outstanding people and communication skills, with demonstrated experience working across diverse teams (e.g., Engineering, Field Operations, Product)
Must be willing to work full-time in the Lancaster, TX office
A non-technical degree is acceptable, but evidence of some technical aptitude or "nerdiness" is a plus

Nice to have:

Operations research, industrial engineering, and/or process optimization
Autonomy, mobility, supply chain, or logistics
Working in both a startup and a larger company environment

What we offer:

Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies
Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health
Fidelity 401(k)
Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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