Jobs in Corona, CA

About the role

At Applus IDIADA we are looking for talent to help us shaping the mobility of tomorrow with safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles. With presence in 22 countries, we offer job positions around the world and internal / transversal mobility within the company. The automotive sector is currently living a moment of deep technological change. At IDIADA, we focus on constant innovation to adapt our services’ portfolio to an ever-changing environment. Therefore, as part of our team, we expect you to be dynamic and eager to learn and grow with us. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a large-scale autonomous vehicle testing program across multiple locations in the United States. This role will oversee comprehensive field operational test (FOT) activities involving a substantial fleet of test vehicles equipped with advanced sensor systems for data collection. The successful candidate will manage all aspects of multi-site operations, including team coordination, vehicle fleet management, route planning, safety compliance, and client relationship management. This position requires strong leadership skills, technical understanding of autonomous vehicle systems, and the ability to manage complex logistics across distributed operations. The Project Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for client communications, ensuring project deliverables are met on time and within budget while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality. The project's success will create potential future opportunities for the Project Manager for business growth in different engineering fields in the United States, with support from international teams from IDIADA Headquarters and other IDIADA Business Units.

What you'll bring

• Demonstrated experience with ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) or autonomous vehicle testing projects.
• Proven track record managing multi-site operations with distributed teams across multiple geographic locations.
• Strong budget management and financial oversight experience
• Experience managing large teams (20+ people) with diverse skill sets and responsibilities.
• Familiarity with safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and risk management in automotive or testing environments.
• Valid US driver's license required
• willingness to travel across the U.S. up to 30-40% of the time.
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills with ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Outstanding communication abilities, both written and verbal, with experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with ability to make decisions under pressure.
• High adaptability and flexibility to manage changing priorities in a dynamic operational environment.
• Technical aptitude with ability to understand and communicate complex autonomous vehicle systems concepts.