Senior Research & Development Vehicle Test Site Manager

Position Overview

Navistar's Research and Development Vehicle Testing Facility, located in Commerce City, Colorado, is currently seeking a Senior Research & Development Vehicle Test Site Manager. The Vehicle Testing Facility is one of our primary test facilities for gathering information to validate new designs and technologies that impact the next generation Navistar busses and Class 6 through 8 trucks that will be on the road in the next few years.

The Senior R&D Vehicle Test Site Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day operations for our 15k square foot facility located on 3 acres. In this position you will work directly with various groups within the Test Site to provide operational guidance and solutions in several key areas. These areas include: budget, capital spending, facilities, management of resources, staffing, materials and coordination of fleet assets and scheduling.

The Research & Development Vehicle Test Site Manager will report to the Senior R&D Operations Chief Engineer. This position will oversee between 8-10 direct employees and 20-30 contract commercial drivers.

Responsibilities

• Directs the activities of a field test center to meet R&D milestone goals, quality and cost objectives

• Prioritizes schedules based on program directives, equipment efficiency, and materials supply

• Responsible for the upkeep, maintenance and upgrades for the Test Site's facility and grounds

• Plans and administers financial budgets

• Makes budgetary recommendations and may control capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor needs for the facility

• Develops schedules and workforce requirements

• Determines staffing needs, hiring plans, staff selection, development and growth

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree

• At least 10 years of operations management experience

• At least 4 years of management experience

OR

• Master's degree

• At least 8 years of operations management experience

• At least 4 years of management experience

OR

• At least 12 years of operations management experience

• At least 4 years of management experience

Additional Requirements

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

Desired Skills

Respect for people:

• A good listener who can see things from other people's perspectives

• Is fair in their dealings with others

Team builder:

• Can build and maintain positive relationships with team members

• Can motivate and inspire team members to achieve common goals

• Can delegate tasks effectively and provide clear direction

Ability to direct others:

• Can set clear goals and expectations for others

• Can provide constructive feedback in a positive and helpful way

Ability to plan:

• Can develop and implement effective plans

• Can think strategically and see the big picture

• Can manage time effectively and meet deadlines

Ability to problem solve:

• Can identify and analyze problems effectively

• Can develop creative and innovative solutions to problems

• Can think outside the box and come up with new ideas

Functional and Technical skills in Commercial Truck Industry:

• Has a deep understanding of the commercial truck industry

Drive for Results:

• Is motivated to achieve goals and objectives

• Is not afraid of challenges and is always looking for ways to improve performance

Leadership:

• Can inspire and motivate others to achieve common goals

• Can make sound decisions under pressure

• Can build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders

Customer Centric

• Create a positive experience and build long-term relationships

• Understand customers' situations, perceptions, and expectations

Benefits and Compensation

Navistar provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices. The annual salary range for this role is $121K - 150K a year.

Company Overview

Navistar, Inc. ("Navistar") is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others don't.

Based in Lisle, Illinois, Navistar or its subsidiaries and affiliates produce International brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand Connection advanced connectivity services, and Fleetrite, ReNEWeD and Diamond Advantage brand aftermarket parts.

With a history of innovation dating back to 1831, Navistar has more than 14,500 employees worldwide and is part of TRATON SE, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com.

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Navistar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HRC@Navistar.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.

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