Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world. From changing a single person’s daily commute to reducing humanity’s collective environmental footprint — we’ve got huge goals.As Paratrasit General Manager, you will manage a first-of-its-kind, paratransit service while gaining exposure to a fast-paced tech company. This is not a role where you will be following a playbook, you will be building the plane while flying it - making it a challenging people-facing role that spans entrepreneurship, business development and operations management. We hope you are up for it!What You'll Do:<ul><li>Manage the on-site daily operations of Via’s service on behalf of our partner</li><li>Prioritize operational issues as a real-time point of contact for drivers and dispatchers and provide creative solutions for scheduling of a round-the-clock team</li><li>Manage and mentor a large on-site team of dispatchers, shift managers, maintenance staff, and IT staff</li><li>Be the face of the operation; develop relationships with drivers, customers, community leaders, and local organizations</li><li>Liaise closely with Via senior management and Via’s external partners</li><li>Develop clear metrics for the team and visibility into results against KPIs and priorities to the on a weekly basis</li><li>Prepare reports and analyze data to improve operational processes, ensure resources are properly allocated, and maximize efficiency and customer satisfaction.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, local and company policies, procedures and regulations on service operations</li><li>Lead, coach and develop an engaged team of drivers, fostering a collaborative, cohesive, and energetic environment.</li></ul>Who You Are:<ul><li>Experienced operations manager, with at least 8 - 10 years of experience and hold a Bachelor's degree</li><li>Minimum of 5 years' experience in ADA paratransit operations</li><li>You possess a Transit and Paratransit Management certificate</li><li>You are an independent self-starter, you thrive in fast-paced environments, feel comfortable with a very high level of responsibility, and are always looking for creative solutions</li><li>You are a savvy and tactful communicator: you intuitively find the right tone in every situation</li><li>You desire to foster a culture deeply committed to providing a world class customer service experience</li><li>You are a detail-oriented executor: you’re obsessively action-oriented, and thrive while operating autonomously</li><li>You are flexible and adaptable: you love the challenge of adapting to change rapidly and making things work on the fly</li><li>You have a proven track record of managing teams (at least 3-5 years) and developing people - you know how to motivate and get the best work out of every person who you work with</li><li>You are effective at managing multiple tasks simultaneously; you can delegate, prioritize, and take responsibility</li></ul>Compensation and Benefits:<ul><li>Final salary will be determined by the candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills. Salary reflected does not include equity or variable pay, where applicable</li><li>Salary Range: $160,000 - $200,000 per year</li><li>We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including free medical plans and 401K matching.</li></ul>We’re Via, and we build technology that changes the way the world moves. We’re driven by a simple mission: to create modern and efficient public transportation systems that provide far greater access to jobs, healthcare, and education. With our best in class suite of products, we make transit thrive. Our teams of world-class engineers, data-scientists, product managers, operations specialists, marketers, transit experts and more bring cutting-edge AI-powered software and innovative technology-enabled operations to our partners across the globe. Founded in 2012, Via builds solutions to digitize, automate, and enable data-driven decision making for entire transportation networks; fixed-route buses, microtransit, paratransit, school buses, autonomous vehicles, and more. If you’re excited to be at the forefront of modernizing the future of transportation, are up for solving tough problems, and willing to become/already are a transit nerd, we are the place for you. Even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities. Ready to join the ride?Via is an equal opportunity employer.

Via builds innovative software to enable our customers &mdash; cities, transit agencies, transport operators, school districts, universities, and corporations &mdash; to transform their legacy transportation systems into advanced digital networks. As pioneers of the TransitTech category, Via&rsquo;s mission is to expand access to efficient, affordable, and sustainable transportation. Via&rsquo;s software enables organizations to digitize their existing transportation networks and launch new and innovative services, simultaneously lowering operating costs and increasing quality of service. Our software is used in over 500 communities in more than 35 countries around the world.

Paratransit General Manager

Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world. From changing a single person’s daily commute to reducing humanity’s collective environmental footprint — we’ve got huge goals.As Paratrasit General Manager, you will manage a first-of-its-kind, paratransit service while gaining exposure to a fast-paced tech company. This is not a role where you will be following a playbook, you will be building the plane while flying it - making it a challenging people-facing role that spans entrepreneurship, business development and operations management. We hope you are up for it!What You'll Do:<ul><li>Manage the on-site daily operations of Via’s service on behalf of our partner</li><li>Prioritize operational issues as a real-time point of contact for drivers and dispatchers and provide creative solutions for scheduling of a round-the-clock team</li><li>Manage and mentor a large on-site team of dispatchers, shift managers, maintenance staff, and IT staff</li><li>Be the face of the operation; develop relationships with drivers, customers, community leaders, and local organizations</li><li>Liaise closely with Via senior management and Via’s external partners</li><li>Develop clear metrics for the team and visibility into results against KPIs and priorities to the on a weekly basis</li><li>Prepare reports and analyze data to improve operational processes, ensure resources are properly allocated, and maximize efficiency and customer satisfaction.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, local and company policies, procedures and regulations on service operations</li><li>Lead, coach and develop an engaged team of drivers, fostering a collaborative, cohesive, and energetic environment.</li></ul>Who You Are:<ul><li>Experienced operations manager, with at least 8 - 10 years of experience and hold a Bachelor's degree</li><li>Minimum of 5 years' experience in ADA paratransit operations</li><li>You possess a Transit and Paratransit Management certificate</li><li>You are an independent self-starter, you thrive in fast-paced environments, feel comfortable with a very high level of responsibility, and are always looking for creative solutions</li><li>You are a savvy and tactful communicator: you intuitively find the right tone in every situation</li><li>You desire to foster a culture deeply committed to providing a world class customer service experience</li><li>You are a detail-oriented executor: you’re obsessively action-oriented, and thrive while operating autonomously</li><li>You are flexible and adaptable: you love the challenge of adapting to change rapidly and making things work on the fly</li><li>You have a proven track record of managing teams (at least 3-5 years) and developing people - you know how to motivate and get the best work out of every person who you work with</li><li>You are effective at managing multiple tasks simultaneously; you can delegate, prioritize, and take responsibility</li></ul>Compensation and Benefits:<ul><li>Final salary will be determined by the candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills. Salary reflected does not include equity or variable pay, where applicable</li><li>Salary Range: $160,000 - $200,000 per year</li><li>We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including free medical plans and 401K matching.</li></ul>We’re Via, and we build technology that changes the way the world moves. We’re driven by a simple mission: to create modern and efficient public transportation systems that provide far greater access to jobs, healthcare, and education. With our best in class suite of products, we make transit thrive.&nbsp;Our teams of world-class engineers, data-scientists, product managers, operations specialists, marketers, transit experts and more bring cutting-edge AI-powered software and innovative technology-enabled operations to our partners across the globe. Founded in 2012, Via builds solutions to digitize, automate, and enable data-driven decision making for entire transportation networks; fixed-route buses, microtransit, paratransit, school buses, autonomous vehicles, and more.&nbsp;If you’re excited to be at the forefront of modernizing the future of transportation, are up for solving tough problems, and willing to become/already are a transit nerd, we are the place for you. Even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.&nbsp;Ready to join the ride?Via is an equal opportunity employer.

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