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Posted: 04-Feb-26
Location: Irvine, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $180,000 - $220,000
Categories:
GMs/CEOs/Presidents
Regional Director of Operations-SW
About the Position
Do you thrive in a leadership role and want to make a real impact?
Transdev is searching for a Regional Director of Operations to lead the Southern California Region. In this pivotal role, you’ll provide strategic direction and support to ensure all locations have the resources they need to excel.
Transdev is searching for a Regional Director of Operations to lead the Southern California Region. In this pivotal role, you’ll provide strategic direction and support to ensure all locations have the resources they need to excel.
Please note: This is not a remote position and requires extensive travel throughout Southern California. The candidate must reside in Southern California.
Transdev is proud to offer:
- Competitive compensation package of minimum $180,000 – maximum $220,000
- Eligible for an annual bonus of up to 25%
Benefits include:
- Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
- Sick days: 5 days
- Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
- Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary long-term disability.
Benefits may vary depending on the location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates knowledge of safety management practices and skills needed to focus attention on the necessity of safe operations in all areas, together with an understanding of federal and state safety standards and regulations.
- Lead operations management and client relations, including operational planning and performance, P&L management, and client communication and issue resolution.
- Promote Transdev’s Purpose and Culture. Support employee recruiting and retention efforts, driving Transdev’s goal to be an employer of choice.
- Resolve problems with an emphasis on accountability, delegation of responsibility, and the ability to make decisions.
- Provide leadership in employee relations issues, motivate staff, and produce coordinated and consistent efforts to achieve corporate goals. Creates strong relationships with employees and understands the practices of successful employee recruiting.
- Provide leadership in labor relations issues, including, but not limited to, arbitrations and final step grievance hearings. Regulates compliance with the Freedom of Association policy. Provides direction in applying collective bargaining agreements and other relevant items.
- Conduct facility evaluations. When necessary, make recommendations for improvement to existing facilities or identify alternative locations that will accommodate business needs.
- Demonstrates good presentation skills and the capability of maintaining a high level of visibility in all respects, including interacting with clients, community organizations, and government agencies and officials.
- Maintains necessary records concerning compliance with all federal and state regulations, personnel files, and internal company reporting.
- Collaborate with regional support teams and the senior vice president by directing resources for optimal region and location-specific performance.
Requirements:
- 5+ years’ experience in operations management, preferably transportation and/or logistics and/or public transit.
- Prior experience managing multiple locations with unique business plans.
- Strong leadership skills, including analysis, problem-solving, negotiating, and decision-making capabilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of safety management strategies and practices and relevant federal/state safety regulations.
- Must have proficient Excel skills and familiarity with all Microsoft Office products.
- Good oral and written presentation skills.
- Undergraduate degree or 5+ years relevant industry experience
- The position is based in the Southern California area. Relocation assistance is available.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodation for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us.HR.TalentAcquisition@transdev.com
Drug-free workplace:
Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must:
- Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
- Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.
About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.
Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.
Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.
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About Transdev
About Us
At Transdev, we empower the freedom to move every day with safe, reliable, and innovative mobility solutions. As a global leader in public transportation, we proudly serve communities across North America—connecting people to opportunity, independence, and each other.
At the 2025 APTA Mobility Conference, we’re thrilled to spotlight our talented team at the International Bus Roadeo. This competition celebrates the dedication and expertise of our operators and mechanics—true professionals who keep our communities moving.
With a passion for performance and a commitment to sustainability, equity, and innovation, Transdev is shaping the future of mobility—one ride, one route, one rider at a time.
Transdev. Driven by people. Powered by purpose.
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