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Head of Fleet Operations

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Japan , Shin-Yokohama

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The Head of Fleet Operations (Japan) plays a critical role in Fleet Operations. Its focus is to translate our customer-focused on-road testing strategy into not actionable and tactical plans but also safe and efficient ones. It is an essential position that ensures the continued successful deployment and scaling of our on-road development in Japan as our operational hub is growing.

Job Responsibility:

  • Operations Management: Own the end-to-end process of deploying our on-road ADAS testing strategy in Japan, converting strategic milestones into detailed tactical plans
  • Execution: Responsible for delivering key testing outputs and on-road performance metrics, ensuring that goals are met efficiently and effectively
  • Resource optimisation: Optimise resource allocation by balancing fleet availability with team schedules, ensuring maximum productivity and operational efficiency
  • Leadership and Management: Directly manage, oversee and allocate work to team members including a group of operational Shift Leads, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities within the team
  • Flexibility and :Regularly evaluate and adjust operational plans to align with changing customer needs, technological advancements, and strategic key results
  • Stakeholder Management: Serve as a key liaison between strategic planning teams and on-ground operational staff, ensuring seamless communication and alignment
  • Continuous Improvement: Implement continuous improvement practices to enhance testing procedures, safety protocols, and overall team performance

Requirements:

  • Fluent in Japanese and English
  • Proven experience in operational management, preferably in automotive testing, tech, or a related field
  • Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate high-level strategies into practical operational plans
  • Excellent leadership and people management abilities, with experience in managing diverse teams that operate on multiple shift patterns
  • Demonstrated capability in resource planning and allocation, including fleet and personnel management
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with various stakeholders
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, adapting quickly to changing priorities
  • A keen understanding of ADAS technology and on-road testing requirements is highly advantageous

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 01, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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