What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Vice President, Transit position at Transdev?
About Transdev: Transdev is a global leader in mobility, operating in 19 countries with over 110,000 team members dedicated to empowering freedom of movement through safe, reliable, and innovative transportation solutions. In the U.S., our 32,000 employees operate and maintain mobility systems for cities, counties, airports, universities, and companies across 400 locations, ensuring seamless and sustainable transit solutions.
As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose if “empowering freedom to move everyday 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 Opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Vice President, Transit to lead the Southwest region of our U.S. transit business. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this executive role is responsible for driving operational excellence, safety, and client satisfaction while spearheading business growth. With a focus on delivering superior mobility services, you will lead a high-performing team, manage multi-site operations, and build strong relationships with public and private sector partners.
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Vice President, Transit to lead the Southwest region of our U.S. transit business. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this executive role is responsible for driving operational excellence, safety, and client satisfaction while spearheading business growth. With a focus on delivering superior mobility services, you will lead a high-performing team, manage multi-site operations, and build strong relationships with public and private sector partners.
The salary range for this position is $240,000-$270,000 annually.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:
(Benefits may vary depending on location policy.)
-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, voluntary long-term disability.
-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, voluntary long-term disability.
What You Will Do
- Lead with Safety First: Champion a culture of safety for passengers and employees.
- Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee regional operations, ensuring financial, customer service, and performance targets are met.
- Deliver Strategic Growth: Partner with Business Development to expand Transdev’s footprint and successfully launch new operations.
- Foster Strong Client Relationships: Serve as a trusted advisor to public and private sector partners, ensuring service excellence.
- Lead a High-Performance Team: Develop and empower regional leaders, including General Managers, HR, Safety, Maintenance, and Finance teams.
- Navigate Labor Relations: Guide negotiations and maintain productive relationships with organized labor.
What You Bring
- High School Diploma or GED. Bachelors Degree preferred.
- 8 years of executive transit operations leadership experience, including multi-site management.
- Proven success in business development and client relationship management.
- Strong financial and strategic planning skills with expertise in budget management.
- High adaptability in a mobile environment with up to 75% travel.
Why Join Transdev?
This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of mobility. At Transdev, you will be part of a global team driving the transformation of public and private transportation. If you are a results-oriented leader with a passion for innovation and service excellence, we invite you to be a key player in our mission to empower freedom of movement for all.
This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of mobility. At Transdev, you will be part of a global team driving the transformation of public and private transportation. If you are a results-oriented leader with a passion for innovation and service excellence, we invite you to be a key player in our mission to empower freedom of movement for all.
Ready to lead? Apply now.
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, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Drug-free workplace
If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.
Salary : $240,000 - $270,000
