5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in operations management
Proven track record in P&L ownership and budget management
Strong analytical skills with experience in data manipulation using tools like Tableau and Excel
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
Excellent interpersonal skills for building client relationships
Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to drive innovative solutions
Responsibilities
Oversee all aspects of bikeshare system operations with full P&L responsibility
Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients and partners
Drive accountability for safety standards and practices across the market
Coach and develop operations teams to meet rigorous performance benchmarks
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives
Monitor performance metrics to ensure compliance with SLAs and productivity goals
Develop and manage the yearly operational budget with monthly P&L reporting
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Life and disability insurance options
Paid time off and sick leave
Paid parental leave
401k retirement plan with company match
Bike share membership
Opportunities for professional growth
Full Job Description
Is this you?
You are a seasoned General Manager who takes market ownership and drives operational health
You are passionate about developing and engaging high-performing teams, elevating current and future leaders, and driving collective accountability to consistently achieve operational standards and targets
You successfully cultivate client and partner relationships while driving excellence across warehouse management, field operations, logistics, and supply chain execution
You champion a safety culture of zero harm, ensuring that safe working practices and compliance serve as the foundation for all activities
If yes, then we have your next career opportunity!
Motivate is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our bikeshare operations in Washington, D.C. In this role, you lead the assigned market as a commercially minded leader, building trusted client and partner relationships and taking accountability for market performance. The General Manager will oversee all day-to-day operational and logistical support for our client and the bikeshare system. You have direct ownership for leading, coaching, and developing the operations team to ensure achievement of company and client standards, procedures, and goals.
About the Role
Take full ownership for all aspects of system operations, including full profit and loss responsibility and client relationship management to deliver against Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and facilitate growth within your market
Build trusted client and partner relationships through regular communications, a clear understanding of their priorities, and consistent follow-through on commitments
Drive accountability for Motivate's safety standards across the market by setting clear expectations, reinforcing safe work practices, reviewing safety performance with the leadership team, and ensuring safety concerns and corrective actions are addressed promptly and followed through to resolution
Coach, develop, and engage resilient leaders and cross-functional teams to achieve rigorous operational standards and KPIs, taking pride in achieving safety, logistics, and performance benchmarks
Collaborate with operations, other markets, and cross functional business partners to drive continuous improvement, develop standard methodologies, and translate client priorities into coordinated action
Monitor reporting to ensure SLAs and productivity objectives are being achieved, identifying, and addressing deficiencies, confirming activities are executed per Motivate's standards and procedures
Develop and run a yearly operational budget, including monthly reporting on P&L
About You
You bring both education and experience to the table: Bachelor's degree in business or related; with years of progressive leadership in successful operations management, overseeing a complex group of functions and departments and driving excellence across warehouse management, field operations, logistics, and supply chain execution
You maintain focus on the bottom line: Experience owning P&L to include developing an operating plan, working through Budget Variance Analysis, and developing initiatives to improve efficiency and profit generating opportunities
You use analytics to make decisions: Data-driven and have experience interpreting and manipulating raw data with tools such as Tableau and Excel. You turn the analysis into action
You know that people are the key to success: Natural leader who understands the value of people, you build and develop a team of top talent, holding them accountable, establishing positive communication channels, leading by example, engaging their ideas, and optimizing their performance
You value leadership: Experience being a leader of leaders. Facilitate the development of your leadership team through coaching areas of opportunity and encouraging areas of strength, leading by example and modeling desired behaviors
You think of solutions others may not: Ability to solve issues based on best practices, using critical thinking, analysis, and effective problem-solving techniques, to arrive at innovative solutions
You build relationships: A true partner to your client, taking the time to understand and work together to meet their priorities and needs. You display excellent interpersonal skills and communicate professionally and respectfully with a wide range of audiences, diffusing and addressing situations of conflict in a constructive manner
Work Perks
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Life, accidental death, long-term and short-term disability insurance options
Paid time off and sick time
Paid parental leave
401k retirement plan with company match
Bike share membership
Opportunities for growth
Interested? Apply Now!
The above description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities to accomplish Motivate's mission.
