Regional Director of Transportation

Senior LIFE PACE; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace Healthcare Transportation is seeking a Regional Director of Transportation to oversee growth and development of the passenger transport system and the transportation team. The role directly impacts service quality for the Senior LIFE program and the broader community.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in transportation planning, business, or public administration and at least five years’ experience in transportation and logistics, with a proven record in strategic planning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in transportation planning, business, public administration or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in transportation/logistics or related sector.
• Proven track record in strategic planning, budgeting, organizational development and public relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning for program expansion and new services internally and with partners.
• Maintain high standards of transportation execution, innovation, efficiency and member satisfaction.
• Assess market landscape and provide updates to the board.
• Provide weekly staffing and recruiting reports and manage transportation team hiring.
• Develop action plans from member and family feedback to enhance experiences and community image.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal mandates and drive training.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budget oversight

Personnel management

Public relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in transportation planning, business, public administration or related field

Job description

One-of-a-kind opportunity for a Regional Director of Transportation

Pace Healthcare Transportation is the preferred transportation and logistics provider of Senior Life across the state of Pennsylvania. We need passionate, hardworking, innovative and versatile professionals to join our team. The Regional Director of Transportation will oversee the growth and development of the passenger transport system and the entire transportation team, directly impacting the organization’s ability to best serve the customer and community at large. In this high-profile role, the Regional Director will be responsible for coaching and mentoring the team to ensure performance objectives are met, fostering positive employee relations and building leadership bench strength across the region.

Additionally, the Regional Director of Transportation will oversee the financial sustainability and fiscal solvency of Pace Healthcare Transportation, with a specific eye on payroll, forecasting, annual budgets, scheduling expenditures, accounts payable/receivable and more.

About Pace Healthcare Transportation

Pace Healthcare transportation is a non-emergent para transit provider that specializes in the capacity of providing safe, reliable transportation to elderly Pennsylvania residents. We also provide a transportation logistic solution to our customers through comprehensive organization of their transportation needs.

Beyond managing the transportation team and representing Pace Healthcare Transportation positively in the community, the Regional Director of Transportation will be responsible for

• Initiating and implementing strategic planning processes, internally and externally, including program expansion and the introduction of new products and services
• Maintaining Senior LIFE’s high standards of transportation execution, including innovation, efficiency and overall member satisfaction
• Assessing the marketplace and general industry landscape, and providing comprehensive updates and insights to the board
• Providing weekly staffing/recruiting reports and managing the hiring and employee management processes for transportation teams
• Developing action plans based on member and family surveys and input, ensuring positive member experiences and a strong image for Senior LIFE in the community and beyond
• Determining all state and federal compliance mandates are met, and drives employee training and protocol within these areas

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in transportation planning, business, public administration or a related field, plus five years’ experience in the transportation/logistics arena. He/she must also have a proven track record of success in strategic planning, budgetary oversight, organizational development, personnel management and public relations.