Director of Fleet Ops Execution

Job description

About us Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems. Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving. In our fast-paced environment big problems ignite us—we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future. At Wayve, your contributions matter. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; we back each other to deliver impact. Make Wayve the experience that defines your career! The role We're hiring a Director of Fleet Operations Execution to lead the global delivery of on-road testing across all programs and geographies. This role sits at the centre of our operations—responsible for translating technical testing requirements into real-world delivery, managing regional test teams, and partnering closely with Engineering and Product to ensure our autonomous and assisted driving systems are exercised, validated, and ready to scale. You’ll lead execution with pace and rigour while shaping how advanced technology is tested in the real world. Key responsibilities Own end-to-end execution of real-world testing across UK, US, DE, and JP — across internal R&D and OEM programs Manage regional Heads of Fleet Ops and the Demonstrations Manager, aligning priorities and maintaining test readiness Partner with Product, Engineering, and Program teams to operationalise feature and milestone testing, including test routes, schedules, and configs Define and lead global test planning cycles, execution cadences, and milestone delivery processes Drive consistent, high-quality test execution across regions, sites, and programs Coordinate across technical domains to align test needs with system maturity (e.g. releases, hardware readiness, validation goals) Surface risks, blockers, and delivery gaps early, and lead structured reviews and escalations to course-correct Champion consi…