Fleet Strategy & Operations Manager

Armstrong; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on day one

Free services for employees

Affiliate discounts

Career development resources

Paid time off

Job summary

Armstrong is seeking a Fleet Strategy & Operations Manager to drive strategy and optimization for a ~1,000-vehicle fleet. You will partner with leadership, develop capital plans, and implement data-driven improvements across analytics, budgeting, and vendor evaluation.

The role emphasizes AI-assisted analytics, dashboards, and actionable insights to improve cost and performance. Responsibilities include leading fleet data initiatives, building KPI dashboards, and coordinating with vendors and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5+ years in financial analysis, analytics, or fleet/operations management.
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Proficient in SQL for data querying and transformation.
• Experience building dashboards in Power BI.
• Experience using AI tools to enhance analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and continuously improve fleet strategy and lifecycle management.
• Partner with business leaders to align fleet resources with operations.
• Create long-term replacement and capital planning strategies.
• Develop KPIs and executive dashboards; analyze performance metrics.

Skills

Advanced Excel

KPIs & dashboards

Executive reporting

Financial modeling

AI tools

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Analytics/Operations Management/Business Administration

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Job description

The Fleet Strategy & Operations Manager is responsible for developing and executing the organization's fleet strategy while driving operational, financial, and service performance across a fleet of approximately 1,000 vehicles. This role serves as the primary business partner between fleet operations and company leadership, leveraging analytics, financial analysis, technology, and process improvement initiatives to optimize fleet utilization, reduce costs, improve operational effectiveness, and support long-term business objectives.What Our Employees Enjoy:Competitive pay with annual increasesBenefits eligibility on your first day with low employee premiumsFree company services, including Internet, video, and telephoneAdditional discounts on services through affiliate companiesAccess to career development resources to support personal and professional growthGenerous paid time off and company holidaysWhat You Will Be Doing:Fleet Strategy & OptimizationDevelop and continuously improve fleet strategy and vehicle lifecycle management practices.Partner with business leaders to align fleet resources with operational requirements.Create long-term replacement and capital planning strategies.Fleet Analytics & Performance ManagementDevelop and maintain KPIs and executive dashboards.Analyze utilization, maintenance costs, downtime, fuel performance, safety trends, and total cost of ownership.Present data-driven recommendations to leadership.Financial Analysis & Business PlanningDevelop ROI, NPV, payback, and cost-benefit analyses for fleet initiatives.Support budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning.Evaluate vendor proposals and repair recommendations using sound financial analysis.Technology & Data ManagementOwn and improve fleet databases, reporting structures, and data quality.Clean up and optimize fleet data for efficient querying and reporting.Lead reporting and analytics initiatives.Strategic ProjectsLead the implementation of fleet management systems, telematics, dashcams, and other fleet technologies.Develop business cases and manage project execution.Maintain strong working relationships with fleet vendors, service providers, and manufacturer representatives to support service quality, cost control, and operational responsiveness.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.5+ years of experience in financial analysis, business analytics, operations management, fleet management, or a related discipline.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, dashboard development, and data analysis.Strong SQL skills with the ability to query, validate, and transform large operational datasets.Experience developing reports and dashboards in Power BI.Experience leveraging AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, or similar platforms to improve analysis, reporting, and productivity.Experience creating KPIs, scorecards, and executive reporting.Strong project management and business case development capabilities.Fleet or transportation industry experience preferred but not required.Success ProfileAn analyst with a strong financial and operational mindset who is interested in fleet operations and can leverage data, technology, and strategic thinking to continuously improve fleet performance.Who We AreThe Armstrong Group is a family owned and operated collection of diverse companies. What began in 1946 as Armstrong County Line Construction, founded by Jud L. Sedwick in Kittanning, PA, has now grown into an organization that encompasses multiple industries and employs over 2,400 individuals nationwide. Our brands include Armstrong Utilities, Guardian Protection, Armstrong Development, 4Front Solutions, Twin Pops, and Armstrong Comfort Solutions.Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer.