Project Leader

TLD

$90K — $130K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in project management or operations in tech-driven environments
  • Proven experience managing complex cross-functional project portfolios
  • Strong skills in stakeholder management and team alignment
  • Experience in implementing scalable operational processes
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-growth environment
  • Familiarity with autonomous mobility or related industries is an advantage

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of autonomous vehicle projects
  • Oversee the full portfolio of deployment projects across North America
  • Mentor and develop a team of Project Managers
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for project challenges
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams for aligned execution
  • Define and improve operational processes and project frameworks
  • Manage stakeholder communication to ensure project success

Benefits

  • Diverse and inclusive work environment
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous technology
  • Support for professional development and mentorship
  • Engagement with a multinational team
  • Participation in innovative transport solutions that shape the industry
Full Job Description
Position: Project Leader - Denver/Chicago, USA

Activities

In this role, you will:
• Lead end-to-end delivery of autonomous vehicle deployment projects across North America (planning, execution, rollout, and optimization)
• Oversee the full portfolio of autonomous vehicle deployment projects across the region
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers across the region
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex project challenges and strategic decision-making
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, sales, customer success) to ensure aligned execution
• Define, implement, and continuously improve scalable operational processes and project frameworks
• Manage stakeholder communication, including clients, partners, and internal leadership
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget while maintaining high quality standards
• Translate business objectives into actionable project plans, KPIs, and measurable outcomes
• Support commercial initiatives by aligning project delivery with customer needs and sales objectives
• Contribute to scaling TractEasy's operations by standardizing best practices and enabling repeatable deployments

Your Profile

There is no typical profile at TractEasy - we value diverse backgrounds and perspectives. If you are motivated and passionate about innovative transportation and technology, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements
• 5+ years of experience in project management, operations, or related roles in fast-paced, tech-driven environments
• Proven experience leading teams, coordinating project managers and managing complex, cross-functional project portfolios
• Strong stakeholder management skills, capable of aligning technical and business teams
• Experience implementing scalable processes and operational best practices in growing organizations
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with a structured, hands-on approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in dynamic, high-growth environments
• Familiarity with autonomous mobility, robotics, aviation, or industrial environments is a strong advantage

Soft Skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence and align diverse stakeholders
• Strong sense of people leadership and being a culture carrier
• Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced, ambiguous, and rapidly changing environments
• Able to work independently, self-starter with strong capability to interact and work in a multinational environment

Language Skills
• Strong communication skills in English (any other language is a plus), both written and verbal

Built by TLD, powered by EasyMile driverless technology. TractEasy is a joint venture between two industry leaders: TLD and EasyMile. It is an independent distributor of autonomous towing solutions with close cooperation and integration with its parent companies. Together, they offer the most advanced driverless technology on the market to airport and industrial clients. TractEasy delivers a turn-key, full-service solution for autonomous towing operations with EZTow. From project definition to installation, integration and daily operations, we support our customers throughout the process to make integration as seamless as possible with minimum impact on ongoing operations.

The Company is committed to protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its information assets in alignment with ISO 27001. All employees are required to follow information security policies, safeguard company data and systems, and promptly report any suspected security incidents or violations.

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