Fleet Operations Manager, Vehicle Lifecycle

Zipcar; Tarrytown (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits (Medical, Dental,

Vision, Life and Disability Insurance

Paid time off & parental leave

Public transit/parking benefit

401(k) with matching

Zipcar membership & discounts

Job summary

Avis Budget Group is seeking a Fleet Manager to lead fleet operations across the region, overseeing the lifecycle of vehicles, vendor contracts, and a dedicated operations team. You will drive performance, manage repairs, and ensure cost-effective fleet management that supports an exceptional member experience.

The role requires 4–5 years in fleet/operations management, a bachelor’s degree, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field required.
• 4-5 years operations management or Fleet management experience (preferably in rental car / car share).
• Valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record (per company standards).
• Experience tracking the success of operational improvement programs with an acute eye for sustainable, organization-wide improvements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations leadership to lead local teams and improve member satisfaction (NPS) and other business goals.
• Manage the process of in-fleeting and de-fleeting vehicles from beginning to end.
• Maintain fleet costs in accordance with market budget.
• Negotiate and manage vendor service contracts to ensure vehicles are properly maintained, repaired, and cleaned to standard.
• Oversee third-party vendor payments and ensure invoices are coded via ORACLE.
• Collaborate across Zipcar teams to support performance and process improvements.
• Hire, train, and develop fleet management staff with performance reviews.
• Coordinate the repair life cycle of vehicles with ABG supply chain partners and vendors.
• Update Zipcar’s platform daily with ETAs and repair notes, closing tickets when complete.
• Use data to inform decisions on repairs and vehicle lifecycle daily.

Skills

Fleet management

Operations management

Vendor management

Data analysis

Staffing/hiring

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Avis Budget Group is seeking a Fleet Manager to lead fleet operations across the region, overseeing the lifecycle of vehicles, vendor contracts, and a dedicated operations team. You will drive performance, manage repairs, and ensure cost-effective fleet management that supports an exceptional member experience.

The role requires 4–5 years in fleet/operations management, a bachelor’s degree, and a valid driver’s license.