Senior Commercial Project Manager

Motional’s Las Vegas office is located less than 10 miles from the Las Vegas strip at 730 E Pilot Road and is home to one of the largest fleets of self-driving vehicles. The city’s grid system of roads and being one of America’s “smart cities” allows for extensive research and development testing. Mission Summary: The Commercial Operations Project Manager is pivotal in driving the business forward by strategizing and executing plans to achieve project objectives efficiently. Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations, this role orchestrates seamless communication with stakeholders across the spectrum to ensure alignment toward the overarching goals of advancing autonomous driving technology and its commercial viability. This role is instrumental in identifying operational imperatives crucial for successful commercial initiatives, harmonizing priorities across multidisciplinary teams, and rigorously adhering to timelines. Emphasizing commercialization, revenue generation, product enhancement, you will drive efficiency by introducing new tools and technologies while aligning cost-efficiency initiatives with Motional’s values and commitment to a driverless future. What You’ll Be Doing: Lead short and long-term projects within the Commercial Operations organization with minimal guidance Define operational requirements for driverless launch initiatives and commercialization projects Define, track, and deliver key operational programs with measurable outcomes aligned to company OKRs and company milestones Communicate project status to stakeholders and key project participants Facilitate and encourage collaboration across departments to ensure projects are completed successfully Anticipate risks and dependencies, proactively remove roadblocks, and ensure high-impact initiatives are executed with discipline and accountability Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions and proactively monitor risks throughout the project lifespan Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to enable informed decision-making and track commercial KPIs Support local marketing efforts, including tours, filming, and community engagement Track and manage commercial fleet costs and efficiencies Facilitate senior leadership decision-making through data-driven reporting, structured governance, and clear communication of project progress, risks, and interdependencies What We’re Looking For: Bachelor's or higher degree in business, science, engineering, or technology-related field 3+ years project management in leading complex projects in engineering or commercial operations Strong track record of fostering cross-functional collaboration, with the ability to build trust and influence across departments and senior leadership levels Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Proficiency with program management and visualization tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Asana, Jira, Tableau, or similar). Proficiency in Microsoft Office and G-Suite applications, with the ability to use both qualitative and quantitative insights to guide decision-making Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including public speaking, executive engagement, and the ability to unify teams around common goals Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines while maintaining clarity, focus, and team alignment Ability to travel domestically up to 25% of the time. Preferred Experience & Attributes: Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity, balancing strategic planning with tactical execution. Experience supporting commercialization or large-scale operational rollouts. High integrity, adaptability, and emotional intelligence when working across senior leadership and technical teams. Physical Demands and Working Environment: This role requires the ability to interface with both office and field environments. While primarily office-based, the Commercial Operations Project Manager may be present at test facilities, requiring the ability to safely operate and ride in autonomous vehicles, oversee vehicle inspections, and engage in field operations as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This role is based in our Las Vegas office and requires in-office days each week. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors including but not limited to specific skills, experience and expertise, role location, certifications, licenses, and business needs. The estimated compensation range listed in this job posting reflects base salary only. This role may include additional forms of compensation such as a bonus or company equity. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. Candidates for certain positions are eligible to participate in Motional’s benefits program. Motional’s benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, health saving accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more. Salary Range $84,000—$109,459 USD Motional is a driverless technology company making autonomous vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. We’re driven by something more. Our journey is always people first. We aren't just developing driverless cars; we're creating safer roadways, more equitable transportation options, and making our communities better places to live, work, and connect. Our team is made up of engineers, researchers, innovators, dreamers and doers, who are creating a technology with the potential to transform the way we move. Higher purpose, greater impact. We’re creating first-of-its-kind technology that will transform transportation. To do so successfully, we must design for everyone in our cities and on our roads. We believe in building a great place to work through a progressive, global culture that is diverse, inclusive, and ensures people feel valued at every level of the organization. Diversity helps us to see the world differently; it’s not only good for our business, it’s the right thing to do. Scale up, not starting up. Our team is behind some of the industry's largest leaps forward, including the first fully-autonomous cross-country drive in the U.S, the launch of the world's first robotaxi pilot, and operation of the world's longest-standing public robotaxi fleet. We’re driven to scale; we’re moving towards commercialization of our technology, and we need team members who are ready to embrace change and challenges. Formed as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, Motional is fundamentally changing how people move through their lives. Headquartered in Boston, Motional has operations in the U.S and Asia. For more information, visit www.Motional.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. Motional AD Inc. is an EOE. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To comply with Federal Law, we participate in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the DHS and the SSA to verify their identity and employment eligibility.