Director - Proving Grounds - International Motors

The Director, Proving Grounds & Test Operations, is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational excellence, and financial performance of the company's primary proving grounds and satellite test facilities supporting the verification and validation of commercial vehicle products. This role oversees all facility operations, testing infrastructure, fleet management, safety, regulatory compliance, staffing, and capital planning to ensure world-class support for product development, certification, and vehicle validation activities.

Strategic Leadership & Facility Management

WHAT YOU'LL LEAD

• A world-class proving ground and four satellite test facilities supporting next-generation vehicle development.

• Strategic investments in testing capabilities, infrastructure, and emerging technologies.

• A culture of safety, innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

WHAT YOU'LL CHAMPION

• A best-in-class safety culture across one of the industry's most advanced testing environments.

• Quality systems and test capabilities supporting certification, durability, powertrain, and advanced technology validation.

• Future-ready operations supporting electrification, autonomy, connectivity, and evolving regulatory requirements.

KEY TESTING CAPABILITIES

EPA, FMVSS, and CMVSS compliance testing | Durability, vehicle dynamics, and powertrain validation | Electrification, energy management, and emerging technology testing

Financial & Capital Leadership

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

• Operating and capital strategy across a premier vehicle validation network.

• Investments that expand capabilities, accelerate innovation, and improve performance.

• Long-term infrastructure and technology roadmaps supporting future vehicle programs.

Customer & Test Operations

WHAT YOU'LL INFLUENCE

• The testing experience for engineering teams and external customers.

• Capacity planning, resource allocation, and operational readiness across multiple sites.

• Faster product development through world-class execution and customer-focused service.

Fleet Operations & Logistics

WHAT YOU'LL INFLUENCE

• A fleet of approximately 350 test vehicles supporting critical development and validation programs.

• Fleet strategy, logistics, maintenance, and lifecycle planning across a multi-site network.

• Continuous improvement in availability, reliability, utilization, and cost performance.

Driver Operations & Workforce Planning

WHAT YOU'LL DELIVER

• A high-performing driver operations organization supporting year-round testing activities.

• Workforce strategies that ensure the right talent, capacity, and expertise are in place.

• Operational readiness across key testing locations throughout North America.

Talent & Organizational Leadership

WHAT YOU'LL BUILD

• High-performing teams ready to support today's testing needs and tomorrow's technologies.

• A culture of accountability, inclusion, learning, and leadership development.

• Organizational capability through succession planning, mentoring, and talent growth.

Community & External Relations

WHAT YOU'LL INFLUENCE

• The reputation of one of the industry's premier validation and testing organizations.

• Strategic partnerships with community leaders, economic development organizations, and regulatory stakeholders.

• Community engagement that strengthens trust, visibility, and long-term growth.

Government & Property Strategy

WHAT YOU'LL DRIVE

• Partnerships with municipalities, government agencies, and regulatory stakeholders that enable future growth.

• Real estate, facility, and infrastructure strategies supporting expansion and operational capability.

• Site acquisition, development, and investment decisions across a growing testing network.

• Bachelor's degree and at least 11 years of operations management experience
• At least 6 years of management experience

OR

• Master's degree and at least 9 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

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.