Position Overview As the commercial vehicle industry undertakes its most significant transformation in a century, International is on a mission to redefine transportation. Autonomous transportation solutions are set to fundamentally change the future of goods and people transport. New technology and legislation enable the shift towards driverless solutions resulting in a more efficient, safe and sustainable transport system. International and our parent company TRATON intend to be the leader in the autonomous development by creating a total solution offer enabling our customers to excel in their transport operation. We currently are seeking a Head of Operations for Autonomous Solutions that will be part of Autonomous Deployment and Operations Team. The responsibility of Autonomous Deployment and Operations Team is to deliver on the decided initiatives by coordinating and aligning development workstreams and driving the design, deployment and support for customer operations of autonomous solutions. The function has three main areas: Project organization with project- and deployment managers leading the customer implementations Operations responsible to start up, run validate and first hand support operations for customers Customer Success with the responsibility of analyze customer needs, validate and integrate the solution and run 24/7 second line support center for customer operations The Head of Operations has the overall responsibility for the validation and verification of the autonomous operations system. The role oversees the implementation and work with continuous optimization of autonomous technologies in the operations context, ensuring efficiency, safety, and innovation for the complete solution. As the first employee into Operations organization for Onroad you will build up the Transport operations entity and all that is needed in order to start commercial pilot operations for customers and be head of this legal entity. Responsibilities Analysis of business operations in coordination with initiative owner and business development Plan staffing, roles, creating processes, standards and routines to run the Autonomous solution operations in line with standards & Group Policies Recruit, manage, lead, coach, train, develop and motivate your team to deliver high quality results Responsible for implementing the operations concept set up, testing of operational concept, train customer, follow progress and operational readiness Run transport operations for customer pilots with all legal, logistics and operational demands Identify and implement improvements in operations set up, work in close cooperation with customer and report KPI both to customer and internal In daily operations ensure that the repair and maintenance for On-bard, offboard and IT network system works well The role is part of Autonomous Deployment and Operations management team as well as Autonomous Solutions Operations. The position will work closely with the research and development organization and will integrate the operations into customer pilots Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree At least 12 years of operations management experience At least 6 years of management experience OR Master’s degree At least 10 years of operations management experience At least 6 years of management experience OR At least 14 years of operations management experience At least 6 years of management experience Additional Requirements Qualified candidates, excluding current International Motors employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. International Motors does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status) Desired Skills Experience in the automotive industry, particularly in ADAS or Autonomous Driving technologies is strongly preferred Strong understanding of automotive safety standards, such as ISO 26262 Experienced leading a transportation and logistics operation Project management experience Ability to manage customer relationships Ability to influence, motivate, and manage direct reports, matrix reports, and cross-functional teams Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of tailoring message to audience Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with ambiguity and change Ability to build consensus with relevant stakeholders Ability to communicate and present complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing Exceptional analytical problem solving skills Demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely communicate/ prepare presentations for management Company Overview At International Motors, LLC* (“International”), we’ve never backed away from forging our own path. Our openness and ability to meet customers where they are, combined with our curious mindset is what defines us as a company. And as individuals. With big changes ahead for the commercial vehicle industry, and people counting on us to keep things moving, we say: bring on the journey. ABOUT INTERNATIONAL From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit www.International.com. *International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah. EEO Statement International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HUB@Navistar.com to request assistance. 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