Centralized Fleet Program Lead

NAFA Fleet Management Association; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton University is seeking a Fleet Program Manager to lead the centralized fleet program and drive a data‑driven operating model for the University’s 650 vehicles. You will establish workflows, records, and performance standards while coordinating with Procurement, Finance, Facilities, and campus stakeholders.

The role requires guiding the program from launch through maturation, ensuring compliant, safe, and cost‑effective fleet operations. A cover letter is required for full consideration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5–8 years of progressively responsible experience in fleet management, transportation, facilities operations, asset management, or related field.
• Experience managing complex operational programs or services with limited structure or precedent.
• Experience using data to support decision making with fleet, asset, or operational systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development and ongoing management of Princeton University’s centralized fleet program, establishing standards and service expectations.
• Oversees the full vehicle lifecycle, including assignment models, utilization, maintenance coordination, replacement planning, and disposition.
• Maintains authoritative fleet records as the institutional system of record for University owned vehicles.
• Coordinates procurement and fleet specifications in partnership with Procurement, Finance, Facilities, and stakeholders.
• Oversees fleet maintenance and monitors vehicle uptime with Facilities or external vendors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Fleet management software

Telematics systems

Job description

Princeton University is seeking a Fleet Program Manager to lead the centralized fleet program and drive a data‑driven operating model for the University’s 650 vehicles. You will establish workflows, records, and performance standards while coordinating with Procurement, Finance, Facilities, and campus stakeholders.

The role requires guiding the program from launch through maturation, ensuring compliant, safe, and cost‑effective fleet operations. A cover letter is required for full consideration.