Junior Team Lead (AV) - EMEA market

TSMG

Rome remote Until 8/21/2026 First posted April 22, 2026 Last posted April 22, 2026

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Junior Team Lead to support and oversee projects related to autonomous vehicles (AV) and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). The role involves coordinating test teams, ensuring project milestones are met, and leveraging knowledge of the local environment and regulations to drive effective field operations and high-quality data collection. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to develop leadership skills while contributing to cutting-edge automotive innovation.

Primary Responsibilities

Assist in planning and execution of AV/ADAS testing projects, including timelines, resource allocation, and reporting.
Supervise and guide small field and testing teams, ensuring adherence to safety standards, test protocols, and deadlines.
Use knowledge of the local market, infrastructure, and regulations to support site selection and optimize test operations.
Monitor testing quality and data accuracy, troubleshoot operational issues, and escalate challenges to senior management when needed.
Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, safety, operations, project management) to align fieldwork with project objectives.
Contribute to training sessions for test operators and field staff, providing feedback to improve performance and safety compliance.
Prepare status updates, safety logs, and project documentation for management and regulatory review.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in project coordination, automotive testing, field operations, or team leadership.
Strong understanding of local traffic regulations, safety protocols, and infrastructure relevant to AV/ADAS testing.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to multitask and manage small teams effectively under tight deadlines.
Proficiency with MS Office/Google Workspace; familiarity with test management or data collection tools is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience as a team coordinator, project assistant, or junior lead in automotive, mobility, or technology projects.
Familiarity with AV/ADAS systems, sensor technologies (LiDAR, radar, cameras), or test data platforms.
Safety certification or training related to vehicle testing is a strong asset.
Fluency in multiple local languages is an advantage.

About this role

Summary

Support AV/ADAS testing projects, supervise small teams, ensure safety, coordinate with internal and external teams.

Job title

Junior Team Lead (AV) - EMEA market

Experience level

1-2 years

Industry

automotive

Location requirements

Rome, on-site with some regional knowledge required

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

project coordinationautomotive testingsafety protocolscommunicationMS Office

Preferred skills

AV systemssensor technologiestest data platformssafety certificationmultilingual

Specializations

automotive testingAVADASteam leadership

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

On-site City