Hiring: Associate Operations Manager Company: Lyft Location: Nashville, TN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 18:43:55 Employment Type: Full-time / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Regulatory Compliance About the job Experience: •5+ years of progressive experience in operational leadership, with a strong understanding of autonomous vehicle (AV) or complex fleet operational environments. •Demonstrated success in launching and scaling new operational sites or programs, including accountability for facilities, team performance, and operational outcomes. •Demonstrated expertise in safety management and regulatory compliance within transportation, automotive, or similar regulated industries. •Demonstrated capacity to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, to effectively support and lead a 24/7 AV depot operation. •Exceptional leadership in training execution and team development, with the ability to lead high-performing teams in safety-critical operations at scale. Required Skills: •Reporting to the Operations Manager, AV Depot, the Associate Operations Manager is the second leadership layer at the Nashville AV depot. This role exists because one Operations Manager cannot provide the people leadership, floor coverage, and operational bandwidth a 24/7 depot of this scale requires. •Scheduling & Workforce Planning Support •Owns the depot schedule — building, maintaining, and adjusting shift coverage across all teams to ensure the depot is consistently staffed and operationally ready. •Monitors attendance, manages real-time coverage gaps, and proactively addresses workforce trends before they become operational problems. •Partners with the Operations Manager on workforce planning, surfacing scheduling risks and recommendations with enough lead time to act. •Partners with the Program Lead Trainer to ensure qualified trainers are in place, training resources are available, and delivery stays consistent across shift teams. •Lead the day-to-day execution of critical operational systems and processes for our 24/7 AV fleet management operations, including depot layout adherence, vehicle flow (charging, cleaning, maintenance, staging, diagnostics), parts management, and data handling. •Serves as the operational authority during mid shifts — directing Fleet Operations Leads and Fleet Operations Associates on task execution, resolving workflow conflicts, and holding the floor accountable to depot performance targets. Qualifications: •Training Program Execution & Certification Compliance •Owns the planning and coordination of training program execution across all shift teams — ensuring Fleet Operations Associates and Fleet Operations Leads are scheduled, prepared, and on track to complete required partner certifications, safety refreshers, and qualification renewals. •Maintains certification and qualification records for the team, flagging upcoming renewals and escalating compliance risks to the Operations Manager before they become audit findings. •Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field. Compensation: •$88,560 - $110,700 / year •Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!