Autonomous Vehicle Business Development Manager

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive. The autonomous transition is a transformational opportunity for Lyft. Our strategy focuses on becoming the preferred marketplace, fleet, and operational partner for the world's best Autonomous Vehicle (AV) providers. Lyft will leverage our platform advantages and scale to enable the success of AV partners across the value chain, from AV technology providers to OEMs to fleet providers. This role will help shape the future of AV partnerships at Lyft by supporting the origination of new partner relationships and keeping a rapidly expanding pipeline of opportunities moving forward. You will work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment. As a qualified candidate, you have a track record of managing multiple complex workstreams simultaneously and delivering high-quality outputs in a commercial or deal-making environment. You are a strong communicator who can prepare crisp, well-structured materials for senior audiences and represent Lyft professionally in partner-facing settings. You are able to coordinate across internal teams — strategy, finance, legal, and corporate development — to move deals forward efficiently. You uphold a high quality bar and have a strong appreciation for the details that matter in a commercial process. Above all, you are intellectually curious, energised by a full pipeline, and eager to develop deep expertise in the AV industry. Responsibilities: Keep the pipeline moving by coordinating active AV partner conversations — scheduling meetings, setting agendas, tracking follow-ups, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks Make every partner interaction count by preparing crisp, well-structured materials for partner meetings, internal deal reviews, and leadership pipeline updates Accelerate deal momentum by drafting initial LOIs, MOUs, and term sheet inputs under the