Director, Connected Solutions – Telematics

Jobtailor; Maryland; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Fleet is seeking a Director of Connected Solutions & Telematics to lead strategy, execution, and growth of its telematics portfolio. You will drive integration into operations, scale through partnerships, and deliver client-facing telematics offerings with insights and reporting.

The role focuses on improving service delivery, uptime, and cost efficiency while building and guiding a team responsible for connected solutions and partner management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years in operations, telematics, fleet management, or connected vehicle solutions.
• 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing external technology/vendor partnerships.
• Strong understanding of telematics data, connected vehicle ecosystems, and fleet operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, execution, and growth of Cox Fleet’s telematics and connected vehicle solutions portfolio.
• Drive integration of telematics capabilities into Cox Fleet operations and scale the business through partnerships.
• Develop and deliver client-facing telematics offerings, including reporting and insights.
• Monitor service delivery performance, uptime, and cost efficiency.
• Lead and develop the team responsible for connected solutions and partner management.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven

Vendor partnerships

Fleet operations

Telematics knowledge

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• The Director, Connected Solutions & Telematics is responsible for leading the strategy, execution, and growth of Cox Fleet’s telematics and connected vehicle solutions portfolio.
• Drive integration of telematics capabilities into Cox Fleet operations, enhance client value through data‑driven services, and build strong partnerships with external telematics providers to scale the business.
• Develop and deliver client‑facing telematics offerings, including reporting, insights, and value‑added services.
• Monitor and drive improvements in service delivery, uptime, response times, and cost efficiency.
• Lead and develop a team responsible for connected solutions, telematics integration, and partner management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Operations or related field and 10 years’ experience in operations, telematics, fleet management, or connected vehicle solutions.
• 5+ years experience in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing external technology/vendor partnerships.
• Strong understanding of telematics data, connected vehicle ecosystems, and fleet operations.
• Experience leading cross‑functional initiatives involving technology, operations, and client delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to scale emerging business lines or products.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree