Senior Director, Innovative Mobility

Accountabilities

• Develop and execute the Innovative Mobility initiative strategy, operational plans, annual goals, KPIs, OKRs, and performance reviews.
• Align program priorities with organizational objectives, market trends, funding opportunities, and stakeholder needs.
• Lead the development and implementation of emerging mobility solutions across personal mobility, last-mile delivery, and school mobility.
• Identify and address industry challenges related to funding, infrastructure readiness, community engagement, and technology deployment.
• Provide executive oversight for major programs, ensuring successful delivery of scopes, budgets, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
• Guide the development of technical assistance strategies, mobility assessments, curb management approaches, and multimodal transportation solutions.
• Collaborate with policy teams, industry stakeholders, and government agencies to support regulatory frameworks and accelerate mobility innovation.
• Represent the organization at conferences, public forums, industry events, and technical discussions as a subject matter expert.
• Support business development efforts by identifying funding opportunities, developing partnerships, and engaging with potential funders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, transit agencies, school districts, technology providers, mobility operators, utilities, public agencies, and other strategic partners.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and equity.
• Ensure effective coordination across regional teams, initiative groups, and the broader mobility ecosystem.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Planning, Environmental Studies, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in innovative mobility, shared mobility, transportation planning, fleet electrification, or related clean transportation sectors.
• 7+ years of experience managing programs and projects with multiple stakeholders and complex operational requirements.
• 5+ years of experience in business development, partnership cultivation, or strategic relationship management.
• Prominent experience leading teams, managing direct reports, and developing talent.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale initiatives involving public agencies, community organizations, technology providers, and private-sector partners.
• Strong understanding of policy, regulatory, and market factors influencing zero-emission mobility deployment.
• Experience developing strategies that combine technical innovation with community needs and equitable access goals.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, operational planning, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex mobility challenges into actionable programs and implementation strategies.
• Strong written, verbal communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Familiarity with mobility modeling, business case analysis, and transportation performance assessment is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits designed to support employees’ professional growth, financial security, and overall well-being.
• Salary range of $140,000 - $177,960 per year, based on skills, qualifications, experience, education, internal equity, and other relevant factors.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Roth 401(k) retirement plan with generous employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Three weeks of vacation time during the first year of employment.
• Eleven paid company holidays.
• Paid sick time and paid family leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Collaborative, mission-driven work environment focused on innovation, sustainability, and positive community impact.
• Inclusive workplace culture that values diverse perspectives and backgrounds.