Fleet Management Program Lead (Electrification & Strategy)

NAFA Fleet Management Association; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Water in San Jose, CA is seeking a Program Administrator - Fleet Management and Maintenance to lead the agency's fleet operations.

The role focuses on strategic planning, lifecycle management, budget administration, regulatory compliance, and modernization of fleets including electrification and telematics. Collaboration across departments and with vendors will be essential to deliver safe, cost-effective, reliable services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field; substitution allowed.
• 1 year of experience planning, organizing, and directing programs or advising in the assigned area.
• Extensive experience administering or managing a comprehensive fleet management program.
• Experience developing fleet policies, operational work plans, and replacement strategies.
• Experience overseeing fleet budgets, forecasting, and lifecycle planning.
• Experience coordinating fleet modernization initiatives, including vehicle electrification and telematics.
• Experience interpreting fleet regulations and maintaining compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, administer, and oversee Valley Water's Fleet Management Program with strategic priorities and performance measures.
• Provide administrative oversight and lead direction to staff; coordinate priorities and ensure accountability.
• Develop and implement long-range fleet lifecycle strategies including replacement schedules and utilization.
• Develop and monitor fleet operating and capital budgets; forecast resource needs.
• Coordinate fleet electrification, alternative-fuel initiatives, and tech to improve efficiency and sustainability.
• Oversee fleet acquisitions, vendor agreements, leases, warranties, and maintenance contracts.
• Ensure compliance with CARB, DMV, DOT, EPA, air quality districts and emissions requirements.
• Develop and evaluate fleet performance metrics and prepare reports for decision-making.
• Serve as liaison with internal departments, procurement, finance, safety, IT, vendors, and regulators.
• Evaluate policies and services to improve efficiency and reliability of fleet operations.

Skills

Fleet management

Strategic planning

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Staff leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Performance measurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Fleet management software

Telematics systems

Procurement software

Job description

Valley Water in San Jose, CA is seeking a Program Administrator - Fleet Management and Maintenance to lead the agency's fleet operations.

The role focuses on strategic planning, lifecycle management, budget administration, regulatory compliance, and modernization of fleets including electrification and telematics. Collaboration across departments and with vendors will be essential to deliver safe, cost-effective, reliable services.