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Proving Ground Program Manager Auburndale Florida

Applus IDIADA
Auburndale, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2025

Job Description

As  Program Manager of the Proving Ground you will be responsible for managing all services performed by Applus IDIADA as operator of the proving ground.

Proving Ground Introduction

Our proving ground partner is a research and testing facility developed by the Florida DOT in Auburndale Florida. It sits on 475 acres and includes multiple stateofthe art vehicle test tracks workshops and buildings. The facility is dedicated to the development and testing of emerging transportation technologies.

Main Responsibilities :

  • Primary point of contact for the Proving Ground owner (Florida DOT)
  • Oversight of strategic planning for the management of the the Proving Ground that indicates vision and growth with annual reporting responsibilities
  • Oversight of the Marketing and Business Development Plan along with performance measures annual reporting
  • Develop cooperation with academia to promote FDOTs mission and its transportation research activities
  • Oversight of the Utilization Plan that envelops in the business strategic and marketing plan to yield results.
  • Ensure an optimized utilization of the facility to research test and deploy transportation technology systems
  • Oversight of all activities performed including planning organizing and implementing tasks
  • Oversight of staff and resources for all tasks and activities performed under this Contract
  • Oversee training of staff to ensure all Contract requirements are properly performed
  • Oversee the ongoing development and implementation of Infield Test Sectors and HighwaySpeed Oval operations
  • Provide updates reports and cost summaries to the shareholders monthly and at any other time as may be requested
  • Lead the Proving Grounds Strategic Development and the deployment of engineering simulation and testing services.

Note : These tasks are not intended to be allinclusive. You may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the company)

Qualifications : Qualifications

  • Bachelors / Masters degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Experience working in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
  • Additional Information :

    Requirements

  • Proven experience in strategic planning business development and project management for largescale facilities or government contracts.
  • Experience working with state DOTs federal agencies or transportation research institutions is highly desirable.
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary teams budgets and complex projects.
  • Ability to develop and oversee marketing business and utilization plans for a testing facility.
  • Financial acumen with experience in budget planning cost management and performance metrics tracking.
  • Strong ability to liaise with government agencies private sector stakeholders and academic institutions.
  • Experience in stakeholder reporting contract compliance and risk management.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presentations reports and highlevel negotiations.
  • Other Requirements

  • Willingness to travel for conferences stakeholder meetings and industry collaborations both at and international level.
  • A minimum of 57 years experience in a similar position.
  • Open to work in a very international company with multicultural teams.
  • Good technical knowledge of the vehicles functions and attributes.
  • Must be able to reliably commute to Auburndale FL.
  • APPLUS IDIADA is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire promote discipline or discharge will be based on merit competence performance and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race color religion marital status age national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy genetic information gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other status protected under federal state or local law.

    Job Type : Fulltime

    Benefits :

  • Health Insurance 100 Premium costs paid by Company)
  • Voluntary Dental insurance
  • Voluntary Life insurance
  • Voluntary Vision Insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401K Plan 4 Company Match)
  • Schedule :

  • Monday to Friday
  • Applus IDIADA is committed to equality   diversity and inclusion . We dont put limits on you so dont put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.

    Remote Work : Employment Type :

    Fulltime

    Key Skills

    Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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