Regional Manager, Autonomy Systems Validation
$119,500–$149,400 year
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Lead a team of Operations Coordinators overseeing vehicle testing, data collection, and hardware/software integration across multiple regional sites. Directly manage, mentor, and evaluate staff to ensure safety protocols are enforced, operational KPIs are met, and testing procedures are standardized. Aggregate regional operational data to monitor performance and develop high-level reports for senior leadership. Optimize resource allocation for efficient vehicle and personnel scheduling while serving as the primary contact with engineering teams. Ensure regional compliance for vehicle inspections, secure data transfer, and site readiness of testing assets. Guarantee operators safely execute pre-defined test cases on public roads and closed-course facilities under diverse conditions. Manage high-volume contract workforces and collaborate with external staffing agencies to scale driver headcount.
Required Qualifications
- Must be able to travel frequently to various regional testing sites as needed
- Proven experience in a regional, multi-site, or high-level supervisory role
- Experience collaborating with external staffing agencies and managing high-volume contract workforces
- Proven track record of projecting and scaling driver headcount across multiple locations
- Strong proficiency in using data analytics, Google tools (Docs, Sheets, Maps), and dashboards to drive operational decisions
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to create complex regional updates into concise reports
- Self-motivated, highly organized, and capable of making sound decisions in fast-paced, high-stress environments
- Regional managers are required to work on-site at Rivian's facilities
Desired Qualifications
- preferably within professional automotive driving, fleet management, or autonomous vehicle testing
- Ability to manage and develop supervisory-level employees
- Deep proficiency with Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence)
- Technical background in troubleshooting and debugging automotive hardware and software systems
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