ridezum - Senior Program Manager

• 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. • This role is ideal for candidates with backgrounds in consulting, strategic finance, logistics, or manufacturing, who bring strong analytical rigor and the ability to translate complex operational challenges into scalable, data-driven solutions. • You will partner closely with Operations, Fleet, Safety, Finance, Product, and field teams to ensure consistent execution and measurable impact across locations. • This is a hybrid position based out of our headquarters in Redwood City, CA. You will be required to be onsite 3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday). We will only consider candidates already located in the Bay Area. • 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 • High ownership with the ability to operate independently and manage competing priorities • Experience building KPI frameworks, dashboards, and performance management cadences • Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs); SQL preferred • Experience in transportation, fleet operations, safety, compliance, or tech-enabled operations is a plus • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant advanced degree is a plus • The targeted base salary range for this role is listed in the compensation section below. Actual salary may be above or below this range based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. In addition, this position may include additional compensation in the form of equity or commissions. If you are a full-time salaried or hourly worker, we offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Holidays, Wellness, Vacation, and more. The targeted pay range for this role in US CA is: $155,000 to $185,000