Why Work For Us?

• Great Pay - opportunity to participate in AAA discretionary annual incentive plan or other incentive plans depending upon position
• 401k Matching – $1 for $1 company match up to 6% of eligible earnings per pay period
• Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, wellness program and more!
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off – Team Members accrue paid time off monthly. Depending on position, an additional 24 hours per year are earmarked for volunteer activities.
• Collaborative Environment – AAA will value your contribution to providing exceptional service to our members
• Free AAA Classic Membership
• AAA Product Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

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At AAA, our Team Members strive to deliver amazing service and help our Members live life more confidently by delivering to them amazing service and a portfolio of outstanding products that benefit them. In doing so, we align with our True North vision of creating Members for life.

NOTE: This role is hybrid and requires 3 days a week in our Walnut Creek, CA office.

The Manager, Business Operations will develop and execute strategic initiatives based on business case analysis and lead continuous process improvement to support the AAA Emergency Roadside Service “ERS” Network and Automotive Services. This role will lead change management initiatives to include changes in technology and implementation of new business plans as well as analyze data to make recommendations for short-term and long term ERS initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Business Change
  • Leads key initiatives ensuring ERS implements processes and procedures that balance enhancing the Team Member experience, ensuring operational efficiencies and providing legendary service to our Members.
  • Organizes, leads, and facilitates cross-functional project teams, specifically around evaluating existing and/or implementing new ERS technology solutions, products and platforms.

• Process Improvement & Insights
  • Executes and provides ongoing analysis of the ERS strategic plan to propel the business forward, including evaluating operational efficiencies, technology solution and quality of service
  • Ensures effective implementation and ongoing success of operational strategies including meeting all goals and objectives
  • Accurately measures and monitors ERS key performance indicators and provides all necessary reporting and analytics to stakeholders by established deadlines.
  • Conducts analysis of ERS initiatives to determine financial impacts and overall success based on established metrics. Makes recommendations on business capabilities, resources and meeting overall objectives.
  • Acts as a SME for ERS and Automotive Policies and Procedures

• Collaboration
  • Partners with key business partners on projects and technology tools to ensure seamless implementation, integration and ongoing production support.
  • Represents ERS and acts as a liaison on cross functional teams for process improvement projects, best practices implementation and technology assessment.
  • Maintains effective communications with internal and external teams as it relates to ERS operations, processes and procedures.
  • Collaborates with other teams and business units to design and refine operational strategies and objectives.
  • Communicates business priorities to the technology team for product development and implementation.

• Leadership
  • Makes employment decisions, monitors Team Member performance and addresses performance concerns when they arise.
  • Deploys resources effectively to meet operational needs of the department.
  • Builds and leads a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, and collaboration.
  • Sets clear performance objectives and provides regular feedback and coaching.
  • Promotes continuous learning and professional development within the team.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Highly collaborative individual with excellent communication skills
• Exceptional judgment and decision making skills
• Self starter with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong organizational, analytical problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Proven advanced analytical, planning, problem solving and solution design skills
• Ability to identify problems/issues, evaluate options, outline the possible solutions, and make recommendations on the best solution based on the data.
• Ability to develop project schedules, define project objectives, sets goals and determines measures to track progress.
• Ability to examine and analyze data and facts to uncover and understand cause-effect relationships, thus providing basis for problem solving and decision making.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

EDUCATION, COMPETENCIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's plus 6 years/High School diploma plus 10 years business operations, business analysis, or project/program management experience
  • 3+ years of supervisory/management experience

• Preferred Qualifications
  • Automotive, logistics/operations or technology experience
  • Project management experience

WORKING ENVIRONMENT / MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is primarily an office job. Physical requirements include standing, sitting, bending and lifting (up to 15 pounds). Approximately 98% of time is spent using a video display terminal.

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