Zūm
Remote, USA
LocationManager
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“Location Manager at Zūm. Skills: Operational excellence, Fleet management, Stakeholder management. Act as interim leader for locations. Develop operational plans”
What You'll Achieve.
Exceed performance targets; Ensure financial efficiency; Ensure operational efficiency
Industry & Context.
Travel to any location
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years operational leadership, Proven track record in safety performance, Proven track record in team development, Manage operations in unionized environments, Manage operations in non-unionized environments, Project management skills, Experience in fast-paced roles, Experience in adaptive roles, Exceptional stakeholder relationship abilities, Exceptional customer service abilities, Independent decision-making, Multitasking capability, Familiarity with P&L management, Familiarity with collective bargaining agreements
What You'll Do.
Act as interim leader for locations
Develop operational plans
Implement operational plans
Oversee fleet management
Oversee team development
Establish relationships with customers
Maintain relationships with stakeholders
Maintain relationships with internal teams
Utilize IT infrastructure to monitor KPIs
Foster culture of behavioral safety
Manage full P&L responsibility
Coordinate with Recruiting
Coordinate with Safety teams
Maintain readiness for fleet operations
Maintain readiness for facility operations
Ensure adherence to state requirements
Ensure adherence to federal requirements
Ensure adherence to contractual requirements
Serve as liaison between union representatives
Serve as liaison between operations teams
Collaborate with payroll
Collaborate with finance
Collaborate with safety departments
Strategically plan hiring needs
Ensure fleet readiness
Oversee daily operations
Oversee incident reporting
Oversee resolution processes
Maintain clean facilities
Maintain organized facilities
Maintain efficient facilities
Support special projects
Support field trip logistics
Support charter processes
Deliver consistent results in KPI performance
Deliver consistent results in operational efficiency
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; HR teams; Recruiting teams; Safety teams; Payroll departments; Finance departments; Union representatives; Operations teams
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
## Description About Zūm: Zūm is revolutionizing mass mobility with its Connected Mobility Experience (Zūm CMX™) system that connects and coordinates people, vehicles, and operations in real time. In the $50 billion student mobility market – the largest segment of the mass mobility industry – Zūm CMX is transforming a daily source of anxiety and disruption into a reliable, transparent, and efficient mobility experience for students and families. Today, more than 4,500 schools rely on Zūm CMX. Recognized globally for its innovative approach and operational execution, Zūm has been named to Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies, CNBC Disruptor 50 and Changemakers, the World Economic Forum, and the Financial Times’ Fastest Growing Companies lists. Zūm is backed by leading investors including Sequoia Capital, GIC, TPG, and Softbank. About ZūmZūm has reimagined student transportation, the nation's largest mass transit system. Our integrated end-to-end cloud-based platform provides a modern service for school districts purpose-built around the needs of kids and the expectations of their families. Zūm provides one seamless, real-time interface for parents, drivers, schools, districts, administrators, and operators, to transport children safely and with increased visibility and personalized care. Our multi-sized vehicle approach includes an electric vehicle-first commitment, reduces student commute times by up to 20%, and coupled with our marketplace, delivers added fleet efficiency and optimization. We have been driving the industry forward since 2015, and with more than 8 million miles completed to date, we are leading a new era of safe, reliable, efficient, and sustainable transportation. ## Responsibilities Position OverviewThe Floating Location Manager will be an agile leader who will travel to any location Zum operates and operate as the interim location manager. This dynamic role requires a strategic and adaptable leader with the ability to ensure operatio
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