Senior Operations & Safety Leader, Transit

Keolis America, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Keolis America, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking skilled leaders for General Manager and Operations roles to mobilize passenger services safely and on budget. You will oversee safety, financial performance, and client relationships while guiding a senior management team.

The role demands strategic thinking, strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and a proven track record in risk management and operational excellence across complex transit services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and experience.
• Experience in emergency planning, incident response and safety management in a [mode] environment.
• Experience with PPPs is an advantage.
• FRA/FTA/regulator experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead mobilization of the contract to commence passenger services safely, on time, on budget and meeting milestones.
• Develop an integrated annual business plan within the wider KTA plan.
• Lead delivery approaches, milestones, dependencies, scope, effort and budgets.
• Monitor monthly performance and drive improvements across safety, operations and customer experience.
• Lead the senior management team and build a high-performing culture.
• Manage union relationships to achieve productive outcomes.

Skills

Inspirational leader

Team player

Communication skills

Fluent English

Customer focus

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent training and experience

Job description

Keolis America, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking skilled leaders for General Manager and Operations roles to mobilize passenger services safely and on budget. You will oversee safety, financial performance, and client relationships while guiding a senior management team.

The role demands strategic thinking, strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and a proven track record in risk management and operational excellence across complex transit services.