Transdev

General Manager-New Business Opportunity

North Charleston, SC, US

In-personFull time roleMid Level, Senior Level

4 days ago

About the Job

General Manager
NOTE: The following position is for a proposed new/future business within Transdev. Only candidates meeting the work experience requirements will be considered.
 
The General Manager will proactively manage overall operations, including the delivery of safe and reliable service, employee oversight, management of contract assets, risk management, client and customer satisfaction, and financial performance. This position is based in Charleston, SC.
 
Transdev is proud to offer:
  • Competitive compensation package of minimum $96,000 – maximum $119,000
 
Benefits include:
  • Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
  • Sick days: 5 days
  • Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
  • Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary long-term disability. 
Benefits may vary depending on the location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy.
 
Key Responsibilities:  
  • Continuously builds relationships with employees, the client, union partners, and the local community.
  • According to the location/client contract, sets commercial and operational strategic direction for the business unit team.
  • Leads the management team and employee workforce to achieve corporate/property safety goals, service performance, and financial objectives.
  • Identifies, suggests, and develops business growth opportunities.
  • Optimizes the return on assets deployed within the business to include vehicle scheduling, maintenance, and performance management.
  • Identifies and analyzes KPIs to maintain positive results.
  • Ensures services are provided within budget and action plans are developed and implemented to improve operational efficiencies.
  • Determines and delivers the business unit budget. 
  • Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations and compliance with Transdev corporate safety standards.
  • Oversees all staff management and assigns development training in liaison with the corporate team as appropriate.
  • Ensures effective environmental compliance and sustainability management.
  • Provides complete and accurate data collection, compilation, analysis, and reporting
  • Other duties as required.
Qualifications:
  • Completion of a four (4) year college degree in a relevant field is desirable, although a combination of relevant experience and education will be considered.
  • Experience in Business Administration, Logistics, Transportation or related field or equivalent business experience preferred.
  • At least 5 years of experience managing a fixed route or paratransit bus operation of similar size and scope.
  • Knowledge of relevant federal and state employment laws.
  • Thorough knowledge of transit system regulations and operations.  
  • Ability to build solid and maintain strong working relationships with clients.
  • Ability to manage cost control and financial budget.
  • Working knowledge and proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Understanding of technology, apps, Wi-Fi, and understanding of transportation technology.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent presentation skills; ability to influence people at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to organize and perform work efficiently, with strong attention to detail. 
  • Ability to navigate Labor Relations issues and work effectively with union partners, including labor grievances and negotiations.
  • Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical if applicable. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.   
 
Physical Requirements:
 
  • Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
  • The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen.
  • The work environment will be a combination of both indoors and outdoors.
 
About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.   
  
Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ 
 
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request. 
Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.  Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status. 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request. 
 
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About the Company

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Transdev

Issy-les-Moulineaux, France

5000 +

<p>Transdev is a leading public transport company, delivering high quality transportation services around the world. We offer integrated &amp; multimodal mobility solutions that contribute to the development of territories &amp; the well-being of their inhabitants.</p> <p>Our teams use our wealth of local knowledge and international experience to bring public transport services to the heart of communities.</p> <p>Because moving is essential to meet, work... or simply to live, our purpose is to empower freedom to move every day thanks to safe, reliable and innovative solutions that serve the common good.</p> <p>We are actively involved in the energy transition and bridging the social divide. We connect and reconnect people &amp; communities, the rural to the urban, providing solutions tailored to the needs of our customers and passengers.</p> <p>We share and act for the collective, to contribute to the well-being of society and to create opportunities and progress. We care about people and the environment, in order to achieve reliable and sustainable mobility. We dare to take up challenges and step out of our comfort zone to always offer the best solutions and innovations in response to tomorrow's challenges. We are proud to make 11 million people travel daily across 5 continents. We are people serving people. And mobility is what we do.</p>

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