Via, a technology company transforming transportation, is seeking a Field Operations Manager for its Transit-as-a-Service (TaaS) Operations team. This role is responsible for managing daily operations using Via's technology platform, driving continuous improvement and growth of services. This is a fully in-person position, requiring the candidate to be onsite 4-5 days per week.Via partners with over 100 cities and public transit agencies globally, aiming to enhance transportation equity and reduce carbon emissions.What this role involves:
Ensuring operational excellence and customer experience
Overseeing operations in person, with potential for early mornings or evenings
Managing driver supply to meet demand
Prioritizing and resolving operational issues
Responding to driver feedback and customer issues
Collaborating with a team to scale operational processes
Analyzing metrics/KPIs to optimize operations
Requirements:
Aligned with promoting transportation equity and reducing carbon emissions
Self-starter with a high level of responsibility
Driven executor with a track record of hitting KPIs and revenue goals
Team-focused individual
Experienced in project management, operational processes, and customer service
Multi-site management experience is a plus
Outgoing leader with professional communication skills
Fluent in English, additional languages a plus
Based in the Springfield, Dayton, or Columbus OH area
Experienced in managing a team is a plus
Comfortable with ambiguity and adapting to change
Experienced in managing projects with multiple stakeholders is a plus
Via is a technology company transforming global transportation through innovative solutions. Specializing in modernizing public transportation systems, Via develops cutting-edge AI-powered software and technology-enabled operations. Their suite of products digitizes, automates, and enables data-driven decision-making for diverse transportation networks, including fixed-route buses, microtransit, and autonomous vehicles. Via's mission is to enhance accessibility to jobs, healthcare, and education while reducing environmental impact. Founded in 2012, Via partners globally to deliver efficient and accessible transit solutions.