Head of Central Robot Operations - Dot at DoorDash · LumiJobs

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in EngineeringExperience in autonomous vehiclesDeep understanding of fleet operationsFamiliarity with GISBackground in management consultingMBA or Master's degree in Engineering

Required

15+ years of leadership experience in operations, robotics, autonomous vehicles, logistics, aviation, mobility, or other large-scale operational environments.
Demonstrated success building and leading complex, cross-functional operations organizations.
Experience managing multiple operational domains such as fleet operations, command centers, infrastructure, mapping, analytics, program management, or expansion.
Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate ambiguity into scalable operating models.
Experience operating 24/7 mission-critical operations with measurable service-level commitments.
Proven ability to build executive operating mechanisms, governance models, and performance management systems.
Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging SQL, BI tools, dashboards, forecasting, and operational metrics to drive decisions.
Exceptional communication and executive presence with experience influencing senior leaders and external stakeholders.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.

Preferred

Experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics, drones, industrial automation, or advanced mobility.
Deep understanding of fleet operations, command center operations, remote assistance, or mission-control environments.
Experience launching operations across multiple geographies and regulatory environments.
Familiarity with GIS, mapping technologies, telemetry systems, and operational monitoring platforms.
Experience building large-scale infrastructure networks, depots, charging operations, or physical logistics assets.
Background in management consulting, corporate strategy, or operations excellence is a plus.
MBA or Master's degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business.
This is a rare opportunity to build the operational backbone of one of the world's most advanced autonomous robotics businesses. As Head of Central Robot Operations, you will define how autonomous robot operations scale—from launching new markets and building operational infrastructure to running mission-critical command centers and driving executive decision-making.

Head of Central Robot Operations - Dot

Responsibilities

Qualification

Required

Preferred

Benefits

Company

DoorDash

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