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Manager, Mapping Programs

Aurora
Pennsylvania
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Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.

The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.

At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We are seeking a Manager, Mapping Programs to lead a team of Program Managers responsible for driving operational rigor across map delivery programs. This role will establish structured Program Management practices that ensure milestones are clearly defined, progress is consistently communicated, and risks are proactively managed.

The ideal candidate excels at organizing a broad range of technical information, building scalable tracking mechanisms, and communicating clearly with stakeholders across various levels and departments. You will coach and develop early-career Program Managers while ensuring programs operate with strong discipline, transparency, and alignment across the organization.

In this role, you will

  • Manage a team of early-stage Program Managers (4-5 direct reports) supporting map delivery programs across map expansion, map maintenance, SW testing, and ML model developement
  • Provide mentorship, guidance, and structure to help develop strong Program Managers
  • Foster a culture of accountability, organization, and operational excellence
  • Develop standardized frameworks for managing cross-functional operational programs
  • Ensure programs have clearly defined objectives, timelines, dependencies, and success metrics
  • Develop dashboards, reporting cadences, and operational reviews to drive visibility and alignment
  • Translate complex and technical program updates into clear, concise executive-level communication
  • Establish process to proactively identify, track, and mitigate program risks
  • Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, and Analytics teams to resolve issues and maintain program momentum

Required Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of experience in Program Management, Operations Management, or Operational Strategy roles
  • 5+ years of experience in managing or mentoring Program or Project Managers
  • Strong experience establishing Program Management frameworks including documentation, tracking mechanisms, and stakeholder communication
  • Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated ability or organize complex, technical programs and drive alignment across multiple teams
  • Experience managing cross-functional Operational programs with multiple stakeholders

Desirable Qualifications

  • Experience in mapping, geospatial, ML operations, or autonomous vehicle programs
  • Experience working in fast-paced, startup or scaling operational environments
  • Familiarity with program tracking tools (Jira, Smartsheet, etc.)
  • Experience building Operational dashboards or working with Analytics team to measure program performance

The base salary range for this position is $115K - $165K per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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Working at Aurora

At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks.

We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week.

Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.

Our commitment to safety

At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.

Our commitment to inclusion

Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].

For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Aurora’s California Employment Privacy Policy.

Posted 2026-06-25

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