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Operations Manager

DrivemodeMountain View, California, United StatesHybrid, Onsite
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Our Mission:


Driving technology always feels old. Not by a little bit. We believe vehicles can be a thousand times smarter, safer, and more connected to the world around us, and our mission is to see it happen. In 2019, we joined forces with Honda as their first startup acquisition, and now we’re expanding our vision into building the future of electric vehicles (BEV) for millions of people around the world.

Why Drivemode: 


Join Drivemode for an exciting startup environment and a vibrant culture that combines impactful work, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits. By becoming a part of our team, you'll contribute to a crucial mission that revolutionizes the way people engage with vehicles, addressing both business needs and the world's environmental challenges. This presents an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and drive Honda's success in the EV market.About The Role:As an Operations Manager you will lead our internal operations to ensure a comfortable, safe, fun, and efficient operation.

You will work closely with the COO, HR, and Finance teams to bring our operations to the next level of growth. You will also have the opportunity to manage a small operations team to support our organization.

What you do


  • Oversee daily office operations, including maintaining supplies, managing vendor relationships, office maintenance, and ensuring a safe and functional workspace.
  • Manage our property and space planning, including seating arrangements and workstations.
  • Develop and implement office policies and procedures to improve efficiency and streamline operations.
  • Create and coordinate company events, meetings, and team-building activities.
  • Assist the HR team with onboarding new employees, including preparing workstations, coordinating orientation sessions, and managing employee documentation.
  • Support HR initiatives, such as employee engagement programs, training sessions, and performance reviews.
  • Monitor office expenses, budget and purchasing to ensure cost-effective solutions for office needs.
  • Manage facilities-related projects, such as office relocations or renovations.
  • Collaborate with our Japan branch operations team to create a global culture and operations platform.

What we are looking for


  • 5+ years of experience as an office manager at small to mid-sized companies.
  • 2+ years managing a small team. Very organized and able to effectively prioritize with low oversight.
  • Self-starter who is comfortable in small, fast-growing teams.
  • Able to manage and negotiate with a variety of vendors.
  • Someone who enjoys bringing smiles and comfort on the faces of our high-performing team of software and hardware folks.

Nice to have


  • Big plus if you’ve worked on a new office search and office move (Drivemode is growing!)
  • A plus if you are bilingual English/Japanese, but not a requirement for the role.

$101,000 - $141,000 a yearThis is the position's total compensation package including the company's bonus structure. This position also comes with full benefits. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to demonstrated skill set, years and depth of relevant experience, and some role-dependent factors. We welcome direct conversations with each candidate about compensation in all of our initial calls.EEOC StatementDrivemode is proud of a very diverse team with employees coming from 5 continents/20 countries as of today.

Diversity in our workplace has played an important part in our success; we recognize each employee’s unique background, knowledge, experiences, ideas, and viewpoints which are all critical in developing a product that has the greatest impacts on drivers all over the world.Drivemode provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristics that make you unique.Apply for this job

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Life at Drivemode

Drivemode enables smarter, safer, connected driving in any vehicle. Drivemode was founded in 2014 by entrepreneurs from Zipcar and Tesla Motors who set out to fundamentally change the way consumers use technology in the car. Drivemode offers a mobile-based connected car platform through a consumer-facing Android app, driver assistance and analytics for fleet managers, and a bring-your-own-device connected car solution for automakers. The Drivemode app transforms a user's phone into a car's central computing device allowing voice-to-text messaging, music player overlay on navigation, “Do Not Disturb” mode, message auto-reply, and personalized travel recommendations. The Drivemode app has an automotive-grade interface designed and developed to adhere to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration safety guidelines for driving apps. Drivemode has raised $9.2M from industry leaders. Learn more at https://drivemode.com or download Drivemode at bit.ly/getdrivemode.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Vibrant Culture that Combines Impactful Work, Competitive Compensation, and Excellent Benefits2. Exceptional Opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and drive Honda's success in the EV market3. Proactive “can do” attitude and ability pivot on the fly4. Commitment to efficiency and maintaining a positive employee experience with an agile mindset5. Passion for HR and building a strong company culture through close collaboration with all stakeholders6. Drivemode provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristics that make you unique7. Exciting startup environment that combines impactful work, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits8. Contributing to the crucial mission of changing the way people engage with vehicles and helping solve the world's environmental challenges
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