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Zūm is a Series E startup transforming school transportation through its Connected Mobility Experience (CMX) platform, serving 6,500+ schools across 15+ US states. The company is backed by Sequoia Capital, SoftBank, GIC, and TPG, and has been recognized as a CNBC 50 Disruptor and Financial Times 500 Fastest Growing Company.
The Location Manager will lead all transportation operations for Zūm's Fresno, CA location, overseeing the complete operational lifecycle from contract bid development and site startup through daily management and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic vision and operational execution.
Key responsibilities include: executing site startups for newly awarded contracts, including team hiring, facility setup, and IT implementation; developing and maintaining customer and stakeholder relationships with school districts; managing P&L accountability and balanced scorecard KPIs; spearheading a behavioral safety culture and ensuring DOT/federal/state compliance; hiring and coaching teams to develop future leaders; overseeing daily operations including scheduling, staffing, route awards, and trip execution; managing union relationships per collective bargaining agreements; coordinating school bus yard electrification projects from planning through completion; and building strong community partnerships.
The ideal candidate is a decisive leader comfortable in fast-paced, dynamic environments who balances operational urgency with safety discipline. You're a natural relationship builder who earns trust with customers, employees, and stakeholders through consistent follow-through. You have experience reviewing financial reports, engaging with field operations, and presenting to district administrators. You see potential in people and invest in their growth. You take pride in building operations from the ground up and have the resilience to overcome obstacles independently.
Required qualifications: 5+ years managing day-to-day operations in complex, time-sensitive environments (transportation, field service, or similar); demonstrated P&L accountability with operational oversight and KPI responsibility; experience with team building, hiring, and development; strong safety and compliance background; and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities simultaneously.
