Senior Director, Bus Programs

TL;DR

Senior Director, Bus Programs: Lead strategy, execution, and market acceleration for zero-emission transit and school bus sectors with an accent on initiative planning, program oversight, policy influence, and partnerships. Focus on developing operational plans, managing complex multi-stakeholder projects, advancing deployment strategies, and scaling national impact.

Location: Remote, US

Salary: $140,000 - $177,960 a year

Company

hirify.global is a mission-driven industry organization focused on transportation decarbonization, clean air, and zero-emission solutions for over 30 years.

What you will do

• Develop and oversee Bus Initiative strategy, operational plans, OKRs, KPIs, budgets, and performance reviews.
• Manage portfolio of major programs including demonstrations, fleet transitions, deployments, and incentives.
• Advance policy frameworks, provide technical expertise on bus technologies and infrastructure, engage agencies.
• Drive business development, secure funding, build partnerships with transit agencies, manufacturers, utilities.
• Lead and grow team of program managers and experts, foster innovation and collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Planning, Environmental Studies, Public Administration, Business, or related; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years in transit, school transportation, fleet electrification, or clean transportation.
• 7+ years program/project management of complex multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• 5+ years business development and partnerships.
• Team leadership experience; knowledge of policy, regulations, bus technologies.
• Experience with transit agencies, school districts, manufacturers, utilities, public agencies.

Nice to have

• Exceptional strategic thinking and operational planning.
• Coalition-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Technical writing, speaking, presentation experience.
• Familiarity with modeling, business case analysis, fleet assessment.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% company-paid comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance.
• Retirement plan with generous contributions, FSA for health/dependent care.
• 3 weeks vacation first year, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, family leave.
• Inclusive environment based on merit, focus on employee growth and well-being.
• Tight-knit team of innovators committed to mission and mutual success.