Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives Manager

Externally, you will represent Avride in meetings with elected officials, agencies, and campus leaders, to help identify new growth opportunities through data insights, and ensure alignment across ongoing initiatives. Internally, you’ll work cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Operations and Engineering teams to ensure alignment with Partner’s vision. This role suits someone who’s entrepreneurial, adaptable, and motivated to shape the future of autonomous mobility through collaboration and communication. Represent Avride to government agencies, elected officials, and commercial organizations with professionalism and clarity, including full ownership of presentation materials from development through delivery. Build and maintain relationships with university and academic leaders to support long-term partnerships, with end-to-end ownership of all presentation materials. Analyze and organize data to identify areas for operational and strategic growth. Monitor and report project progress to ensure visibility and alignment across teams. Collaborate cross-functionally on programs that connect Avride’s business and partnership goals. Travel frequently (up to 50%) for meetings, events, and site visits.