Zūm is a rapidly expanding Series E startup backed by industry leaders Sequoia Capital, SoftBank, Spark Capital, and GIC, with a bold mission to transform the stagnant school transportation industry. Operating in over 15 states across the United States—with flagship hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle—we are actively extending our reach to the East Coast and Midwest regions. As a technology-driven company, we deploy cutting-edge solutions to manage and operate school district transportation systems while also launching our own charter platform and developing proprietary SaaS offerings. Additionally, we are spearheading a nationwide initiative to electrify school transportation fleets, simultaneously supporting local utilities by feeding much-needed energy back into the grid. We have been recognized as CNBC 50 disruptor, Financial Times 500 fastest growing companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas.
Responsibilities:
Provides overall Zūm operational leadership by directing safe transportation services, managing customer expectations to support the operating plan and overall business goals.
Provides staff leadership by promoting and ensuring safe, efficient and effective operations.
Sets performance expectations, coaches and counsels all direct reports in an effort to meet operational expectations; administers employee discipline as necessary.
Establishes policy and procedures with General Manager and/or Corporate personnel.
Oversees compliance with state and federal regulations.
Represents Zūm with customer and stakeholder interactions.
Develops thorough understanding of contracts and accompanying operational requirements.
P&L responsibility.
Manages expenditures in accord with company guidelines.
Promotes Zūm culture with enthusiasm.
Requirements
Bachelor in Business Analytics or Business Management or related field
3 years’ leadership experience required, with 1 year in ground transportation or logistics industry preferred.
Strong leadership skills and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and group presentation skills
Well-developed multi-tasking and time management skills
Zūm Services, Inc. and all its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
