Transportation keeps people and goods moving—and it relies on skilled professionals to guide strategy, manage complex operations, and improve safety and efficiency. Explore vetted transportation opportunities on Ladders, including roles in transportation management, fleet operations, logistics, planning, and executive leadership. Ladders focuses on professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates find opportunities aligned with their expertise.
Transportation careers span public transit, trucking, aviation, rail, shipping, and supply chain operations. Senior professionals may lead regional or national operations, oversee fleets and transportation networks, manage budgets and compliance, or develop strategies for infrastructure and service delivery. Common opportunities include transportation director, operations executive, fleet manager, logistics leader, and transportation planner.
Employers often seek a combination of operational knowledge, leadership, and analytical ability. Relevant strengths may include transportation planning, route and fleet optimization, regulatory compliance, safety management, budgeting, vendor relations, data analysis, and team development. Experience with transportation systems and industry regulations can also be valuable, depending on the role and sector.
Browse transportation jobs on Ladders to discover opportunities suited to experienced professionals. Review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details, then tailor your résumé to highlight measurable results, leadership experience, and improvements you have delivered in transportation or logistics operations.
$130K - $155K *
Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge generative AI solutions that drive impactful business transformations. Collaborate with leaders across functions to enhance AI capabilities while ensuring sc...
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$106K *
Elevate your career by managing daily operations, optimizing processes, and leading a team to achieve performance goals while ensuring safety and quality standards are met in a dynamic environment...
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Air Logistics General Manager - ATL
$100K - $120K *
Empower operational excellence by leading a diverse team in air logistics. Drive efficiency, ensure compliance, and enhance profitability while fostering a culture of teamwork and safety in a dynamic...
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$82K - $105K *
Elevate shop performance by driving revenue growth, enhancing customer loyalty, and developing team capabilities. Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities and execute strategies that maxi...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in managing accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while optimizing workflows and guiding a team to achieve financial excellence and operational efficiency...
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$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's transforming student transportation safety through innovative cloud platforms and automation. As a Sr DevOps Engineer, you'll enhance infrastructure, CI/CD, and MLOps, ensuring reli...
1 week ago
Lead Project Mechanical Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Champion innovative mechanical designs for cutting-edge passenger trains, leading international projects and ensuring compliance with standards while collaborating with diverse teams to deliver except...
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$101K - $169K *
Transform the cybersecurity landscape by leading advanced threat analysis, incident response, and AI-driven security initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance security capabilities and protect...
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Superintendent, (Rep) Technical Support UTLO
$141K *
Optimize bus technology research and maintenance processes to enhance safety, reliability, and productivity. Lead teams in implementing best practices and managing asset management systems while ensur...
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Superintendent, (Rep) Technical Support UTLO
$141K *
Take ownership of technical support initiatives, enhancing bus operations through research, maintenance standards, and productivity improvements while managing asset management systems and training st...
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Sr Product Manager II EFB, Flight Deck Solutions
$163K - $200K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of flight operations by leading the product vision for a premier EFB navigation solution. Utilize your aviation expertise to enhance user experiences and drive pr...
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Sr Product Manager II EFB, Flight Deck Solutions
$163K - $200K *
Lead the charge in defining and executing the product strategy for a premier navigation-focused EFB platform, driving innovation and collaboration across teams to enhance the aviation industry's fligh...
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Global Healthcare Marketing Industry Verticals Product Advisor
$116K - $198K *
Transform your career by providing strategic insights on air freight industry products, guiding cross-functional teams, and enhancing customer solutions to meet market demands and drive product succes...
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$125K *
Manage day-to-day operations and strategic direction of fueling services, ensuring efficiency, safety, and profitability while leading a team to achieve business objectives and maintain strong stakeho...
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$125K - $150K *
Lead treasury operations and investment strategies, ensuring compliance and optimizing cash flow. Collaborate with senior leadership to enhance financial planning and reporting, while managing a subst...
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Product Owner, Self Serve & Support
$90K - $110K *
Champion the strategy and delivery of digital support experiences, enhancing customer journeys across Web, App, Search, and AI channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive customer satis...
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Superintendent, (Rep) Technical Support UTLO
$141K *
Unlock your potential by leading research and development initiatives to enhance bus technology, improve maintenance standards, and drive productivity improvements in a dynamic operations support envi...
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Manager, Mobile Software Development
$110K - $130K *
Transform mobile software engineering by leading a high-performance team to design, develop, and deliver secure enterprise applications, ensuring alignment with business priorities and modern technolo...
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Assistant Manager Airport Security, Newark Airport (EWR)
$106K - $170K *
Manage and enhance airport security operations by overseeing compliance, coordinating with federal agencies, and leading security initiatives to ensure a safe environment for all airport stakeholders...
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$125K - $150K *
Elevate procurement excellence by developing global sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing costs. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance purchasing efficiency and driv...
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Program Lead, Airports & Venues CX
$162K - $180K *
Bring your expertise to lead global defect reduction initiatives in airport operations. Drive cross-functional collaboration to enhance customer experience, leveraging data-driven insights and AI solu...
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$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to designing and managing station and parking facility projects. Oversee project compliance, budgets, and timelines while fostering stakeholder relationships and ensuring...
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Program Lead, Airports & Venues CX
$162K - $180K *
Drive the global defect reduction program for airport customer experiences, leveraging data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration to enhance service quality and operational efficiency acr...
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Manager, Engineering (Product)
$180K - $205K *
Lead and empower a skilled engineering team to deliver innovative software solutions. Collaborate across departments to drive technical excellence and foster a culture of continuous improvement while...
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Platform Controller - Holman Automotive
$149K - $232K *
Empower financial leadership by overseeing dealership accounting functions, managing controllers, and collaborating with regional leadership to drive performance and consistency across platforms. Trav...
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What types of transportation jobs can I find on Ladders?
Ladders features vetted professional opportunities in areas such as transportation management, fleet and operations leadership, logistics, planning, and executive management. Available roles vary over time.
Do transportation jobs on Ladders pay at least $100,000?
Ladders focuses on professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Check individual listings for compensation information and details about the role.
What qualifications are typically needed for senior transportation roles?
Requirements depend on the position and employer. Senior roles often call for relevant industry experience, leadership ability, operational or logistics expertise, and knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements.
How can I improve my chances of landing a transportation leadership job?
Emphasize relevant leadership experience and measurable results, such as efficiency improvements, safety performance, cost management, or successful projects. Tailor your résumé to the responsibilities and qualifications in each listing.