Vehicle Operations Lead - Middle East

Applied Intuition is seeking a Regional Operations Lead, KSA to own vehicle operations for our SDS platform across the region, starting with our on-road commercial trucking program, with the mandate to expand across additional vehicle platforms and customer programs as we scale. In this role, you will own end-to-end operational execution for SDS on-road programs, from fleet and site readiness through daily operations, validation, and continuous feedback to engineering, ensuring SDS-enabled vehicles operate safely, compliantly, and efficiently on public roads.

Responsibilities

Own operational execution across SDS on-road programs in the region, beginning with commercial trucking and expanding to additional vehicle platforms as new programs launch; Manage fleet readiness, daily execution, and operational performance across vehicle programs; Own the ramp plan and strategy for scaling operations across programs locally; Develop playbooks covering safety, on-road execution, incident response, and escalation that generalize across vehicle types; Partner across engineering, product, safety, legal, and OEM/fleet partners to align program milestones with safe, efficient execution; Implement safety protocols and best practices that meet regulatory standards in high-stakes, public-road environments

Requirements

Proven track record leading on-road commercial vehicle, autonomy, or complex fleet operations; Experience standing up and scaling more than one operational program or vehicle line; Experience owning safety processes and incident response for public-road operations; Comfortable operating in hands-on, real-world environments with commercial vehicles; Experience partnering directly with OEMs, regulators, or fleet customers to deliver operational outcomes; Experience managing multi-site or international operations, accounting for local regulations and infrastructure constraints

Nice to have

Background at a truck OEM/commercial vehicle manufacturer (e.g., Daimler Trucks, Volvo Trucks, PACCAR, Isuzu, Toyota, Ford Pro); Experience with ADAS or on-road autonomy validation across other vehicle types; Familiarity with Tier-1 supplier relationships (Bosch, Continental, ZF, Aptiv); Knowledge of KSA/regional regulatory and infrastructure requirements for commercial vehicle operations

Benefits

Equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units; Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage; 401k retirement benefits with employer match; Learning and wellness stipends; Paid time off