Location:  Southern California (Orange County strongly preferred)

Travel:  25% Regional Travel

Manages Others: No

Education:  MBA required

Experience:  3+ years of experience in consulting, strategy, business operations, or related fields

THE OPPORTUNITY:

As our Chief of Staff, you will be the right hand to the CEO and play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of the entire organization. You will wear many hats, from managing business performance to spearheading key projects and initiatives. You'll be a problem-solver, a strategist, and a trusted advisor, all rolled into one.

Strategic Support and Execution (40%):

• Support the CEO in developing and executing business initiatives that support BusPatrol's strategy and mission; ensure timely execution as planned
• Be a constant enabler to ensure that the CEO's agenda and organizational priorities are continuously reinforced in the short, medium and long-term execution of the business
• Be a designated stand in that drives organizational priorities and decision velocity as required to help scale the CEO
• Assist the CEO in capturing and assessing market trends, competitive intelligence, and technology developments that are key to sustaining BusPatrol's long-term right to win.

Performance Management (25%):

• Monitor business performance (via BusPatrol's enterprise scorecard), uncover drivers in performance trends, and drive solutions/focus on implementing initiatives to address performance improvements
• Drive accountability for key action items and strategic initiatives across the organization; monitor progress against the items and address potential roadblocks
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure effective alignment, prioritization, and execution of business initiatives
  
  

Communication and Stakeholder Management (25%):

• Serve as a liaison between the CEO and other senior leaders, ensuring clear communication and alignment
• Reinforce BusPatrol's continuous improvement and high-performance culture in how you shape and support CEO communications
• Develop comprehensive strategy and enablement decks, Board communications, external presentations, and other high-impact presentations and documents
• Coordinate and manage executive meetings, including agenda setting, minute-taking, and follow-up on action items
• Represent the CEO in various meetings and forums as needed.
  
  

Special Projects and Ad Hoc Support (10%):

• Lead and support special projects as assigned by the CEO, providing analytical and strategic insights
• Conduct in-depth analysis and provide recommendations on various business challenges and opportunities.

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a consulting role, with at least 1 year experience as an Engagement Manager or Project Leader
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences
• Ability to influence without authority, develop relationships, and work with Senior and Executive Leadership Team members
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and explain complex data
• Proven ability to prepare clear, concise, and persuasive presentations and memos
• Proven track record of success in managing complex projects and initiatives.
• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to prioritize effectively and work independently with minimal supervision
• Impeccable attention to detail and a strong sense of urgency
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.

WHO WE ARE

BusPatrol is a technology company with a public safety mission. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are strengthening trust, safety, and transparency across the student transportation space and making the trip to and from school safer for students.  As a leader in smart transportation, BusPatrol brings cutting-edge AI, machine learning and IoT safety tech solutions to school buses across North America. BusPatrol’s technology has been deployed onto more buses and has been used to issue more school bus stop arm citations than any other company in the world.

WHAT WE OFFER

BusPatrol employees get:

• A competitive salary and benefits package 
• Comprehensive personal time off, including volunteering and birthday days off
• An opportunity to help build a company dedicated to children’s safety 
• The chance to join an innovative and dedicated team, focused on leading edge technology 
• The occasion to participate in BusPatrol’s culture of safety, learning, and teamwork 

BusPatrol’s school bus safety programs are violator-funded, meaning that those who break the law pay for the technology that protects children. We build solid partnerships in the communities in which we operate which, coupled with our innovative business model, leads to sustainable efforts to change driver behaviors.

HOW WE WORK

On our mission to make the journey to and from school safer for children, the way we work together and with our partners is built on foundational cultural pillars.

• SAFETY
  Safety is our focus, for the children we protect and for each other. We follow the letter and spirit of occupational safety law, relentlessly employ safety best practices, and foster learning and development on our worksites. We are safe to be ourselves and to make mistakes, and we create safe environments for our teams.
• CONNECTION
  We build strong relationships and teams in support of our mission. We promote and provide opportunities for employees to grow together.
• EXCELLENCE
  We commit to innovation and quality work in support of our mission and each other. The children we safeguard are at the forefront of our decisions and actions and we excel on their behalf.
• IMPACT
  We measure success by fulfilling our mission and keeping the company strong. We invest our time and energy in the actions that deliver results for students and for their communities.

We are looking for a valued member of the BusPatrol team to assist us in our quest to improve children’s safety. This is an important role for us and a great opportunity for the right candidate. Our environment is inclusive, diverse, ignited, built on integrity, and deeply committed.

The US salary range for this position is provided in this posting. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your Talent Partner can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location and skill level during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, and/or commission (if applicable) or benefits. 

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