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Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Product Operations Specialist to join our team in Lancaster, TX. This role bridges the gap between our Product/Engineering teams and our Operations/Field teams. You will own optimizing, and developing mechanisms that enable product operations to scale our operational footprint. This role is based full-time in our Lancaster office.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will:
- Process Design and Scalability: Partner closely with Program, Engineering, and Ops to design, document, and stand up processes that support operational scalability for our autonomous vehicle technology.
- Feedback Loop Management: Own the feedback loop between Field Ops and Product & Engineering, translating operational needs into actionable product and engineering requirements.
- Feature Deployment & Validation: Work with cross-functional teams to rapidly test, validate, and deploy new product features in an operationally-intensive environment.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a liaison between Product, Engineering, Field Operations, and other teams to ensure alignment and smooth feature adoption.
- Operational Excellence: Focus on driving attention to detail and timeliness in product deployment and operational workflows.
- Performance Monitoring: Define operational KPIs and monitor product performance in the field, communicating insights and risks to stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Communication: Provide clear, data-driven updates on product-related operational progress, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Adaptability: Ability to get gritty and operate in spaces that are not yet well defined and are subject to rapid and unexpected changes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you'll bring:
- 3+ years of experience in Product Operations, Technical Program Management, or a similar role at an operational-intensive technology company.
- Highly analytical with a proven ability to use data to drive process improvements and product decisions, e.g., Kibana/Elastic.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a track record of driving timely execution in complex environments.
- Outstanding people and communication skills, with demonstrated experience working across diverse teams (e.g., Engineering, Field Operations, Product).
- Must be willing to work full-time in the Lancaster, TX office.
- A non-technical degree is acceptable, but evidence of some technical aptitude or "nerdiness" is a plus.
- Adeptness in leveraging generative AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance clarity and quality in stakeholder communication.
Additional experience in the following areas is also a plus:
- Operations research, industrial engineering, and/or process optimization
- Autonomy, mobility, supply chain, or logistics
- Working in both a startup and a larger company environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
- MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance
- Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies
- Office perks: free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen
- Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
- Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation)
- Fidelity 401(k)
- Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
- Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)
At Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
In alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak’s sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate’s application. If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.
INTRODUCTION
Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Product Operations Specialist to join our team in Lancaster, TX. This role bridges the gap between our Product/Engineering teams and our Operations/Field teams. You will own optimizing, and developing mechanisms that enable product operations to scale our operational footprint. This role is based full-time in our Lancaster office.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will:
- Process Design and Scalability: Partner closely with Program, Engineering, and Ops to design, document, and stand up processes that support operational scalability for our autonomous vehicle technology.
- Feedback Loop Management: Own the feedback loop between Field Ops and Product & Engineering, translating operational needs into actionable product and engineering requirements.
- Feature Deployment & Validation: Work with cross-functional teams to rapidly test, validate, and deploy new product features in an operationally-intensive environment.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a liaison between Product, Engineering, Field Operations, and other teams to ensure alignment and smooth feature adoption.
- Operational Excellence: Focus on driving attention to detail and timeliness in product deployment and operational workflows.
- Performance Monitoring: Define operational KPIs and monitor product performance in the field, communicating insights and risks to stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Communication: Provide clear, data-driven updates on product-related operational progress, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Adaptability: Ability to get gritty and operate in spaces that are not yet well defined and are subject to rapid and unexpected changes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you'll bring:
- 3+ years of experience in Product Operations, Technical Program Management, or a similar role at an operational-intensive technology company.
- Highly analytical with a proven ability to use data to drive process improvements and product decisions, e.g., Kibana/Elastic.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a track record of driving timely execution in complex environments.
- Outstanding people and communication skills, with demonstrated experience working across diverse teams (e.g., Engineering, Field Operations, Product).
- Must be willing to work full-time in the Lancaster, TX office.
- A non-technical degree is acceptable, but evidence of some technical aptitude or "nerdiness" is a plus.
- Adeptness in leveraging generative AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance clarity and quality in stakeholder communication.
Additional experience in the following areas is also a plus:
- Operations research, industrial engineering, and/or process optimization
- Autonomy, mobility, supply chain, or logistics
- Working in both a startup and a larger company environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
- MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance
- Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies
- Office perks: free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen
- Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
- Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation)
- Fidelity 401(k)
- Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
- Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)
At Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
In alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak’s sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate’s application. If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Product Operations Manager
Document your degree's field alignment precisely
PERM requires that your degree field directly relates to the Product Operations Manager role. If your degree is in a tangential field like general business, gather supporting evidence showing how your coursework maps to operations, product management, or systems work.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Not every company that posts a Product Operations Manager role is prepared to sponsor green cards. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to identify employers who have filed for similar operations and product management titles within the past two years.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Once you have a target list of companies, use Migrate Mate to surface Product Operations Manager openings specifically at employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you aren't wasting applications on roles that will never convert to permanent residency.
Understand how EB-2 versus EB-3 affects your timeline
If your employer classifies the role as EB-3 skilled worker, processing will differ from EB-2 advanced-degree tracks. For most countries outside China and India, EB-3 priority dates are current, meaning you won't face a multi-year backlog after your I-140 is approved.
Verify the prevailing wage before your offer letter
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone before PERM can be filed. Use the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate your offer so you know the floor the employer is legally required to meet for your specific location and role level.
Confirm your O*NET job zone classification with the hiring manager
Product Operations Manager maps to a job zone requiring a bachelor's degree in the O*NET database. Confirm the employer's job description matches that classification before PERM is drafted, since mismatches between the posted requirements and the O*NET profile can trigger DOL audit scrutiny.
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Find Product Operations Manager JobsProduct Operations Manager Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Product Operations Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Product Operations Manager positions typically qualify under EB-3 as a professional role requiring at least a bachelor's degree, or under EB-2 if the employer can demonstrate the position requires an advanced degree or you bring EB-2-eligible credentials. Your employer's attorney will determine the classification based on the actual job requirements and your educational background before drafting the PERM application.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is a temporary work authorization tied to annual lottery selection, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no annual renewal cycle. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification, the I-140 petition, and adjustment of status together can take two to four years or longer, compared to H-1B approval in a few months. For most countries outside India and China, the wait is manageable.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from my employer?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. worker is available for the Product Operations Manager role at the prevailing wage. DOL reviews the recruitment results before certifying the application. This process typically takes six to twelve months before the I-140 immigrant petition can be filed with USCIS, so your employer needs to plan well in advance of when they want you in the role long-term.
How do I find Product Operations Manager jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't specify green card sponsorship because employers treat it as a post-hire conversation. The practical approach is filtering by employers who have filed PERM applications for similar roles in the past. Migrate Mate lets you search Product Operations Manager openings at companies with documented employment-based sponsorship history, which narrows your list to employers who have already committed to the process before.
Can I switch employers during the green card process for this role?
Portability rules under AC21 allow you to change employers after your I-140 is approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. For Product Operations Manager roles, a new position in operations or product management at a different company would generally qualify, but USCIS reviews the specific facts of each case.
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