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Senior Program Manager

Zum · Hybrid Remote/ Redwood City, CA · Hybrid

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About Zum

Zum CMX serves 5,000+ schools with 98% on-time performance. Managed student transportation, AI routing, and real-time tracking for districts. Backed by Sequoia and SoftBank VF.

About the role

Zūm is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Operations Excellence to drive process improvement, standardization, and performance management across our transportation network. This role focuses on building scalable processes and KPI frameworks across fleet operations, safety, compliance, and maintenance to improve efficiency, reliability, and cost performance. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 5–10+ years of experience in operations, program management, or process improvement in a fast-paced environment
  • Background in consulting, strategic finance, logistics, manufacturing, or related operational environments
  • Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from problem definition through execution
  • Strong communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into insights and actionable decisions
  • Demonstrated ability to improve efficiency, safety, compliance, and cost performance
More about this role

Zūm is revolutionizing mass mobility with its Connected Mobility Experience ( Zūm CMX ™) system that connects and coordinates people, vehicles, and operations in real time. In the $50 billion student mobility market – the largest segment of the mass mobility industry – Zūm CMX is transforming a daily source of anxiety and disruption into a reliable, transparent, and efficient mobility experience for students and families. Today, more than 7,500 schools rely on Zūm CMX . Recognized globally for its innovative approach and operational execution, Zūm has been named to Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies, CNBC Disruptor 50 and Changemakers, the World Economic Forum, and the Financial Times’ Fastest Growing Companies lists. Zūm is backed by leading investors including Sequoia Capital, GIC, TPG, and Softbank.

Zūm is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Operations Excellence to drive process improvement, standardization, and performance management across our transportation network. This role focuses on building scalable processes and KPI frameworks across fleet operations, safety, compliance, and maintenance to improve efficiency, reliability, and cost performance.

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