SVP Head of US and Canada Operations
SVP Head of US and Canada Operations
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$ 260000 - 320000
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Job Description
Get started on an exciting career at Element!
Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are redefining the fleet management industry to be people first then business delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation and we need more likeminded people on our team.
SVP CA / US Operations
Role Overview:
TheSenior Vice President US & Canadian Operationsis responsible for driving operational excellence across our fleet management business ensuring the consistent and reliable delivery of our products and services to a diverse client base. This leader will drive operational efficiency optimize processes and create value for our clients through deep expertise in operations. They will also empower and enable teams to deliver at the highest level fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
Operational Excellence & Efficiency
- Lead and execute a comprehensive operational strategy that ensures the highest levels of service delivery and client satisfaction.
- Continuously refine and optimize processes to drive operational efficiency costeffectiveness and scalability.
- Implement datadriven decisionmaking to improve KPIs related to fleet performance customer service and business outcomes.
ClientCentric Service Delivery
- Ensure that all services and products are delivered reliably and consistently exceeding client expectations.
- Develop and refine operational best practices that maximize the value provided to clients.
- Proactively address client feedback to enhance service delivery and operational performance.
People Leadership & Empowerment
- Build and lead a highperforming operations team fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Empower employees at all levels to take ownership of their roles and drive meaningful impact for clients.
- Champion workforce development coaching and succession planning to ensure a strong leadership pipeline.
P&L and Financial Performance Management
- Oversee P&L for US and Canadian operations ensuring financial performance meets corporate objectives.
- Drive operational cost efficiencies while maintaining high service quality and client satisfaction.
- Leverage data and analytics to optimize budget allocation and resource utilization.
Product Innovation & Partnership
- Actively collaborate with the Product team to continuously enhance and innovate fleet management solutions.
- Ensure seamless alignment between operations and product development to support market growth and differentiation.
- Drive the implementation of new technologies and process improvements that enhance service delivery and client value.
Scope & Impact
- Significant Team Leadership
- CA & US Operations P&L ownership
- Strategic thought leader within the organization and across the broader market.
- Expected to have influence & credibility both internally and in the external market.
- This role is a member of the Element Executive team and will be expected to engage with global counterparts
Location:
- In Element Owings Mills MD office weekly (when not traveling)
Education and Experience
- 15 years of progressive experience in Fleet Management or logistics with 8 years in senior leadership positions
- Bachelors degree in business administration Operations Management or related field; MBA preferred
- Extensive knowledge of the leasing industry fleet management and/or transportation industry
- Strong financial acumen with experience in P&L management for multimilliondollar operations
- Indepth knowledge of operational regulations compliance industry and best practices
- Demonstrated experience influencing Csuite decision makers to ensure optimal partnerships and outcomes
- Appetite and willingness to travel as needed on a global scale with frequent travel to US regional offices to provide boots on the ground leadership and participation in delivering on the mandate.
Knowledge and Competencies
- Strong enterprise mindset financial acumen and customer centricity to navigate complexity and support the broader growth aspirations of the business leverages strategic analysis of data to inform business decision making
- Consistently embodies Elements Purpose and Values accountable for driving and delivering positive employee engagement and outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to transition between strategic and operational aspects to deliver on growth driving innovation / change to improve the business model
- Demonstrated critical thinker that can offer innovative solutions to meet client needs and provide a consistent and superior customer experience
- Client supplier and employee centricity with a passion for building long trusting relationships
- Strong understanding of current technologies to drive business strategies and objectives
- Seasoned change agent leader ability to influence and partner crossfunctionally within the organization and externally to drive effective product updates / changes improve performance outcomes. Strong relationship management capabilities highly customer focused
- Seasoned people leader with ability to recruit retain develop discipline and motivate a team
- Energetic flexible collaborative and proactive; a seasoned team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical financial and administration initiatives
- Exceptional written oral interpersonal and presentation/communication skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior management customers and team members
- Strong operational / process improvement skills and demonstrated ability to influence and optimize processes to drive business synergies and productivity
- Excellent judgement and creative problemsolving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills
The hiring base salary range for this position is $260000 $320000 annually. Actual compensation within this range will be dependent upon the individuals knowledge skills experience equity with other team members and alignment with market data. Please note that the disclosed salary range is solely for candidates hired to perform work within this geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location.
Whats in it for You
A culture of innovation empowerment decisionmaking and accountability
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness
Additional benefits and amenities including paid timeoff programs (vacation sick leave and holidays)
Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.
Element Fleet Management and its wholly owned subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity equity inclusion and belonging. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender identity age sex sexual orientation disability national origin Aboriginal/Native American status protected veterans status or any other legallyprotected factors. Disabilityrelated accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon request.Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to or call.
Required Experience:
Senior Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
