Vehicle Operations Lead - Middle East
Lead vehicle operations for Applied Intuition's SDS platform in the Middle East, focusing on commercial trucking and scaling operations.
Posted by employer 2 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 8 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 8 hours ago
What you'll build
- Own operational execution across SDS on-road programs
- Manage fleet readiness and daily execution
- Own the ramp plan and strategy for scaling operations
- Develop operational playbooks for safety and execution
- Implement safety protocols and best practices
Must have
- Proven track record leading on-road commercial vehicle operations
- Experience standing up and scaling multiple operational programs
- Experience owning safety processes for public-road operations
- Comfortable operating in hands-on environments with commercial vehicles
- Experience partnering with OEMs or fleet customers
Nice to have
- Background at a truck OEM/commercial vehicle manufacturer
- Experience with ADAS or on-road autonomy validation
- Familiarity with Tier-1 supplier relationships
- Knowledge of KSA/regional regulatory requirements
Practical constraints
- In-office work expected 5 days a week
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Vehicle Operations Lead for Applied Intuition in the Middle East is responsible for overseeing the operational execution of the company's SDS platform, starting with commercial trucking and expanding to other vehicle programs. This role requires expertise in on-road operations, safety protocols, and incident management, as well as experience in scaling multiple operational programs. Ideal candidates will have a background in commercial vehicle operations and a hands-on approach to managing complex fleet environments. The position is part of a rapidly growing company that collaborates with major industry players.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Applied Intuition's careers page October 3, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Vehicle Operations Lead - Middle East role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Where is the role based?
- Applied Intuition is hiring for this position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Applied Intuition targets lead candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Vehicle Operations Lead - Middle East role at Applied Intuition.
From the original posting
About the Role
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.
Autonomy is one of the leading technological advances of this century that will come to impact our lives. The work you'll do at Applied will meaningfully accelerate the efforts of the top autonomy teams in the world. At Applied, you will have a unique perspective on the development of cutting edge technology while working with major players across the industry and the globe.
At Applied you will:
Lead Regional Vehicle Operations: 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.
Own Fleet & Site Readiness: Manage fleet readiness, daily execution, and operational performance across vehicle programs.
Drive Regional Growth Strategy: Own the ramp plan and strategy for scaling operations across programs locally.
Build Operational Playbooks: Develop playbooks covering safety, on-road execution, incident response, and escalation that generalize across vehicle types.
Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner across engineering, product, safety, legal, and OEM/fleet partners to align program milestones with safe, efficient execution.
Ensure Safety & Compliance: Implement safety protocols and best practices that meet regulatory standards in high-stakes, public-road environments.
We're looking for someone who has:
On-Road Operations Experience: Proven track record leading on-road commercial vehicle, autonomy, or complex fleet operations.
Multi-Program Leadership: Experience standing up and scaling more than one operational program or vehicle line, not just a single deployment.
Safety & Incident Ownership: Experience owning safety processes and incident response for public-road operations.
Hands-On Mindset: Comfortable operating in hands-on, real-world environments with commercial vehicles.
Partner Management: Experience partnering directly with OEMs, regulators, or fleet customers to deliver operational outcomes.
Multi-Site/Regional Operations: 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) — particularly relevant given our first regional program is commercial trucking.
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.
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