At Zeelo, we’re on a mission to revolutionize how frontline workers commute by delivering reliable, sustainable, and scalable transportation solutions. We partner with global leaders like Amazon, Barclays, and UPS, and we’re expanding after a successful Series B raise. If you’re passionate about building solutions, working in a scaling organization, and seeing the direct impact of your work—this is your seat on the bus.
We are looking to add a Program Operations Manager to our UK team. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution. You’ll lead complex program launches, optimize performance for growth and retention, and build lasting relationships with both customers and operator partners. Simply put—you’ll be the driving force behind operational excellence at scale.
What You’ll Do:- Oversee and manage the operational delivery of a portfolio of Programs including client and operator performance management, acting as the day to day contact.
- Maintain exceptional service levels, focusing on safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction across clients and operators in your region linked to KPI’s.
- Become experts in ground transport, working with the Customer Success Manager to propose optimizations, to improve Program efficiency and net revenue.
- Work closely with our operator partners who deliver our programs by building strong relationships with them to enable growth and scale.
- Responsible for the successful completion of launch implementation.
- Responsible for Operational Performance and Service Execution across sites in the region.
- Manage the change request process with Service Delivery and Support teams.
- Responsible for working collaboratively with the Customer Success Manager to ensure all P&L is aligned across operators and clients at month end.
- Travel to various client sites and operator partners
- Proven record of building relationships with external stakeholders and partners.
- Self-motivated and deadline driven, with key performance indicator examples of accountability and management.
- Able to demonstrate organised, structured and methodical approach to work.
- Proactive communication skills when in a team environment
- Ability to work individually with examples of work out in the field.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and change priorities effectively in a complex, fast-paced business environment.
- Creative, driven, resilient, proactive and motivated to try new things.
- Meticulous attention to detail with examples of monitoring and responsibility over data or compliance in a rigorous environment.
- Experience in passenger transport, compliance or being part of growing a startup.
- Demonstrated examples of performance management of clients, services or partners and understanding / experience in compliance and administration.
Why Zeelo?
- Mission-driven work: Every commute we power helps reduce CO₂ emissions and makes work more accessible especially in areas with limited public transport
- Global exposure: Be part of a 120+ person team across the US, UK, and Spain
- Best-in-class tech: Our platform is redefining how organizations move their people
What We Do
Zeelo is the most trusted and sustainable bus commute in developed markets
Here at Zeelo, the smart shuttle platform, our programs are designed to get people to work and school in a smarter, faster, safer, greener and more reliable way.
The power of our technology and data platform allows us to quickly build you the most optimized shuttle routes to serve your exact needs; like hiring for unfilled jobs, improving social mobility and achieving your net zero ambitions.
We’re the developed world’s leading smart mobility platform; helping organizations make informed, efficient and sustainable transportation decisions that benefit their riders while meeting their goals and keeping their costs down.
Plus, riders are completely in control of their commute experience, with Zeelo’s smart mobility apps for riders, parents and our drivers.
We’re proud to already be a carbon-neutral business, meaning from day one, our client's services are 100% carbon-neutral at no extra cost. But that’s not enough, so we’re committed to achieving Net Zero by 2030, as we transition to a fully electric fleet with our nationwide network of Operator Partners
Through the power of data and technology, we’re finally breaking down the age-old commuting challenges, enabling access to safe and sustainable transportation for everyday journeys.
