Vehicle Operations Lead - Middle East
Core
Own end-to-end operational execution for SDS on-road vehicle programs (starting with commercial trucking) across the Middle East region, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations on public roads.
Role type
Regional Operations Lead (Autonomous Vehicle/Trucking)
Builds
SDS-enabled commercial trucking and future vehicle platforms for automotive, defense, and logistics customers
Domain
Autonomous driving technology, commercial trucking, Middle East logistics
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
On-road commercial vehicle operations leadership, multi-program scaling, safety & incident response ownership, OEM/fleet partner management, multi-site international operations
Preferred skills
Commercial truck OEM background, ADAS/on-road autonomy validation, Tier-1 supplier relationships, KSA/regional regulatory knowledge (via careerplan.io/jobs/328258f6-bf34-4d3d-b7d3-017fbb5ac6cb-vehicle-operations-lead-middle-east-at-applied)
Technologies
SDS platform, commercial trucking fleets
Responsibilities
Lead regional vehicle operations for SDS on-road programs, manage fleet and site readiness, drive regional growth strategy and ramp plans, build operational playbooks for safety and execution, lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering and partners, ensure safety and compliance in public-road environments
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC