Sr Manager Business Operations (Autonomous Vehicles)

TL;DR

Sr Manager Business Operations (Autonomous Vehicles): Identifying and planning expansion opportunities for autonomous vehicle services with an accent on demand forecasting and market analysis. Focus on optimizing PUDO strategy, managing RFP processes, and aligning commercial growth with technical capabilities.

Location: Ann Arbor, MI (Onsite)

Salary: $108,000 - $134,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is transforming cities through autonomous vehicle technology to create safer, greener, and more accessible transit solutions.

What you will do

• Identify and evaluate new geographic and vertical markets based on demand signals and revenue potential.
• Build frameworks and models to prioritize expansion across ridehail, government, and commercial sectors.
• Partner with Product teams to scope and refine Pick-Up / Drop-Off (PUDO) strategies across service areas.
• Manage the RFP process and write proposals for new growth opportunities.
• Serve as a bridge between technical teams (Engineering, Autonomy) and commercial stakeholders to align execution.
• Triage site-level performance issues and document patterns to drive systemic process improvements.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, market analysis, or strategy.
• Strong quantitative skills with proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, SQL, or data visualization tools (Tableau, Looker).
• Experience working cross-functionally across product, sales, and technical teams.
• Must be based in Ann Arbor, MI.
• Ability to distill complex analysis into crisp, executive-ready insights.

Nice to have

• Experience with autonomous vehicle technology, mobility, or ridehail (TNC) industries.
• Demonstrated use of AI assistants (e.g., Claude) for workflow automation or analysis at scale.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
• Health Savings (HSA) and Flexible Spending (FSA) accounts.
• Retirement benefits with an immediately vested employer safe harbor match.
• Generous paid parental leave and a phased return-to-work program.
• Flexible vacation policy in addition to paid company holidays.