Road Test Drivers - AI GPS Mapping Project Coordinator

About the role

A vehicle testing and mapping operations team supports automotive and mapping technology projects across major markets in the Middle East. The role combines two positions: a contract driver who operates assigned vehicles for testing, road mapping, route validation and data collection, and a Project Coordinator who acts as the main link between the client, drivers and the internal project team, coordinating daily testing activities, route assignments and driver training.

Key responsibilities

• Drive assigned vehicles for about 8 hours daily, covering a minimum of 200 km per day, following pre-set routes and testing instructions
• Use GPS navigation and digital mapping apps, report navigation issues and road closures, and follow client mapping and testing instructions
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, report defects and comply with traffic laws and rest periods
• Maintain daily driving logs, route completion records and operational reports, and give regular progress updates to the Project Coordinator
• Conduct driver onboarding, orientation and training, monitor attendance and performance, and coordinate route assignments and shifts
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, attend briefings and handle client inquiries
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, driving hours and rest periods, and prepare regular operational reports for the client

Required profile

• Currently residing in Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia or the UAE
• Valid driver's license for the assigned vehicle category; minimum 2 years of professional driving experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, Engineering or a related field; 2-3 years of project coordination or operations experience preferred
• Good communication in Arabic; English is an advantage
• Willingness to work night, weekend and extended shifts, and to pass background checks and a practical driving assessment

Required skills

• Proficiency with GPS navigation apps such as Google Maps and Waze
• Microsoft Office or Google Workspace (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Preferred: experience with GPS tracking systems, fleet monitoring platforms and EVs