Zūm

Remote, USA

LocationManager

$145–150k United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Remote, USA
Eligibility Requirements

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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