Full-Time

Director – New York City Field Operations

Posted on 10/3/2024

Verra Mobility

Verra Mobility

1,001-5,000 employees

Smart transportation solutions for road safety

Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$160k - $190kAnnually

Senior

Staten Island, NY, USA

Must commute into Staten Island office 2-3 days a week.

Category
Supply Chain Management
Transportation & Distribution
Warehouse Operations
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 7+ years of experience in Service Operations, Construction Management, implementation or related Field Operations in NYC.
  • 5+ years of effective people leadership including demonstrated skills ranging from work direction, motivation, coaching/feedback, and developing assigned staff with the expected outcome of a consistently positive client experience and attainment of SLA’s.
  • Previous experience working with unions and/or supervising union personnel a plus.
  • Excellent negotiation and problem resolution skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to take initiative, use good judgment, demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and follow-up and carry multiple projects through to completion.
  • Qualified candidates will possess exceptional analytical skills, exemplary problem-solving abilities and show initiative to get ahead of potential out-of-compliance processes.
  • Proven track record of building and maintaining effective internal and external working relationships.
  • Demonstrated business process engineering/re-engineering experience using Lean Six Sigma, or other formal process improvement methodology.
  • Excellent computer skills and proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills including collaborative management style.
  • Must be willing to commute into Staten Island office up 2-3 days a week.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage the local construction and maintenance union team in NYC. Achieve service excellence by setting a high bar for internal teams and 3rd party vendors.
  • Ensure construction, installation, and maintenance work are done in accordance with the requirements and specifications outlined in the contract and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Drive optimal warehousing and inventory management, ensuring orders are fulfilled efficiently and in a timely manner and inventory is accurate through monthly, quarterly, and annual cycle counts.
  • Manage department P&L, which includes forecasting (annual, quarterly, monthly).
  • Champion change management and drive a customer-focused culture.
  • Develop and achieve strategic long and short-term goals (people, process, technology).
  • Provide leadership to improve performance through assessment, planning, organizing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating.
  • Analyze operational and process issues; develop diagnostic and/or data tracking tools to measure defects; and make recommendations for cost efficiencies. Forecast operational results based on identified data trends.
  • Identify, implement, and manage continuous improvement through the application of Lean Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Direct staff development, retention and recruiting efforts for NYC Operations.

Verra Mobility provides smart transportation solutions aimed at improving road safety and enhancing the overall transportation experience. The company develops technology that helps monitor and improve driver behavior, making roads safer for everyone. For instance, they have implemented school bus stop arm safety camera programs in New York to enforce traffic laws and protect children around school buses. Verra Mobility works with a variety of clients, including government agencies, commercial fleets, and rental car companies, offering customized solutions to meet their specific transportation needs. Unlike many competitors, Verra Mobility focuses on building strong partnerships and delivering tailored services, which helps them stand out in the smart transportation market. Their goal is to create safer and more connected transportation systems that benefit communities worldwide.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1B

Headquarters

Mesa, Arizona

Founded

1987

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

14%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

14%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion into urban speed safety programs indicates growing market opportunities.
  • Consistent Fortune 100 recognition underscores strong market position and growth potential.
  • Significant investments reflect strong investor confidence in Verra Mobility's prospects.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging smart mobility startups could erode Verra Mobility's market share.
  • Reliance on government contracts exposes the company to political and budgetary changes.
  • Autonomous vehicle advancements may reduce demand for traditional traffic enforcement.

What makes Verra Mobility unique

  • Verra Mobility leads in smart mobility with over 8.5 million vehicles managed.
  • The company operates 4,000+ safety cameras, enhancing road safety and driver behavior.
  • Partnerships with counties for school bus safety programs highlight its customized solutions.

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