Travel: 25% Regional Travel 

Manages Others: No 

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required (MBA or equivalent advanced degree a plus) 

Experience: 3–6 years of experience in consulting, strategy, business operations, or related fields; experience at a top-tier management consulting firm (e.g., McKinsey, Bain, or BCG) or in a growth-stage startup strongly preferred 

THE OPPORTUNITY: 

Join our team at BusPatrol as a Business Operations & Strategy Manager, where you will help shape the company’s growth, operational performance, and strategic priorities. Reporting to the Associate Director of BizOps & Strategy, you will work closely with Operations and other functions to support key initiatives from design through execution. 

This is a hands-on role for a versatile operator who enjoys taking ownership of important metrics and projects, is comfortable working with some ambiguity, and can bring focus and structure to help the business achieve its goals. You’ll also develop a strong understanding of how operational initiatives and metrics impact our financial performance, enabling you to focus on the levers that drive the greatest business value. 

Embedded & Strategic Operational Support: 

• Partner closely with Operations, Field, and other functions to embed support on high-impact initiatives that enable strategic execution and delivery 

• Translate strategic priorities into measurable outcomes and ensure they are understood and acted upon across teams 

• Understand how initiatives and operational metrics tie back to financial outcomes. Build simple financial/ROI analysis/models and apply prioritization frameworks to focus on highest-impact work 

• Identify and pilot new tools and technologies to improve operational performance and scalability. 

• Apply structured project management and change management approaches to ensure process improvement initiatives deliver results. 

• Identify and bring structure to ambiguous problems, designing processes, dashboards, and frameworks where needed 

• Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline processes, implement best practices, and scale what works 

Performance Management & Insights: 

• Lead the development and ongoing refinement of enterprise KPIs that measure success against yearly strategic priorities 

• Monitor and analyze key operational metrics on a regular basis to identify trends, issues, and opportunities 

• Connect operational metrics to financial outcomes, keeping a pulse on how initiatives and performance trends impact our bottom line 

• Explore, analyze, and interpret large datasets in Tableau and other BI tools to uncover insights that inform decisions 

• Synthesize data into clear presentations and executive communications that drive understanding and action 

• Translate performance trends into actionable recommendations and help leadership understand progress toward goals 

High-Priority Project Champion: 

• Own 2–3 enterprise-level initiatives per year from diagnosis through execution, including data analysis, stakeholder alignment, and solution incubation 

• Build strong relationships across functions and earn a reputation for delivering meaningful outcomes 

• Establish trust with stakeholders and deliver on commitments while communicating clearly 

• Test, iterate, and scale solutions that have a measurable impact on cost, speed, or quality of operations 

• Codify learnings into playbooks, templates, etc. to enable scale and repeatability 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or a related field (MBA a plus) 

• 3–6 years of experience in consulting, strategy, business operations, or related fields; experience at a top-tier management consulting firm (e.g., McKinsey, Bain, or BCG) or in a growth-stage startup strongly preferred 

• Strong financial and analytical acumen; ability to link operational performance to financial impact and prioritize high-value initiatives 

• Proven ability to design KPIs, drive operational excellence, and deliver high-impact cross-functional initiatives 

• Advanced proficiency with Tableau or similar BI tools and Excel 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience creating executive-ready narratives and slide decks 

• Ability to work cross-functionally at all levels and build trusted relationships across the organization 

• Bias toward action, adaptability, and curiosity in a fast-paced, dynamic environment 

• Passion for leveraging data and technology to solve problems and drive change 

Who We Are  

At BusPatrol, safety isn’t just a priority — it’s our mission. As the nation’s most trusted school bus stop-arm technology solution, we serve over 350 school districts, protecting nearly 2 million students across 30,000 buses. Every day, millions of children rely on school buses to get to and from school safely, yet reckless drivers continue to put them at risk.   

As a technology company with a unique focus on public safety, we use cutting-edge AI, machine learning, and telematics to improve school bus safety. Our all-in-one safety program equips school bus fleets with AI-powered cameras, cloud-based data management, and an integrated software platform to capture and process stop-arm violations. Our safety programs foster accountability and reduce dangerous driving behavior in communities across the country.   

By partnering with school districts, municipalities, and law enforcement, we make safety solutions more accessible and effective, ensuring that every child’s journey to and from school is as safe as possible.  

What We Offer  

When you join BusPatrol, you are not just taking a job. You are joining a mission-driven team dedicated to making a real impact. We offer:  

✔ Competitive salary and benefits package  

✔ Unlimited PTO  

✔ A purpose-driven career, working to protect children and improve public safety  

✔ The occasion to participate in BusPatrol’s culture of safety, learning, and teamwork   

✔ A team of innovators, committed to leveraging AI and smart technology for social good  

Be Part of Something Bigger  

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated team member to help us make roads safer. This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven company that is using technology to create real change. At BusPatrol, we foster an inclusive and diverse environment built on integrity, collaboration, and innovation. If you are ready to be part of a team that is deeply committed to safety and community impact, we would love to hear from you.  

Together, we can protect students, hold drivers accountable, and build a safer future for all.  

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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