Transport Manager

Transport Manager

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Position - Transport Manager

Location: Chennai - India.

Reports to: Workplace Manager / Transport Services Lead

The Transport Manager will lead end-to-end employee transportation operations for a large IT/ITES environment, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective transport services. The role is responsible for fleet management, vendor governance, route optimization, driver compliance, employee safety, budget management, and continuous service improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily employee transportation operations, including buses, shuttles, and cab services.
• Oversee fleet utilization, vehicle maintenance, statutory compliance, and safety standards.
• Optimize transport routes and schedules to improve efficiency and employee experience.
• Manage transportation vendors and monitor SLA/KPI performance.
• Supervise driver compliance, training, and safety programs.
• Ensure employee transportation safety, including emergency response and escalation procedures.
• Maintain transportation records, audits, permits, licenses, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor transportation budgets, fuel consumption, and operational costs.
• Collaborate with Workplace, Security, HR, and Operations teams to support business requirements.
• Prepare regular operational reports and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in transport operations, fleet management, or employee transportation.
• Experience supporting IT/ITES or large corporate environments.
• Strong knowledge of fleet operations, vendor management, route planning, and transportation compliance.
• Experience managing budgets, SLAs, and transportation service delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in transportation management systems, GPS tracking, and reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Transport, Fleet, or Logistics Management.
• Experience managing large-scale employee transportation programs.
• Knowledge of transportation safety, compliance, and sustainability practices.

Key Competencies

Transportation Management | Fleet Operations | Vendor Management | Route Optimization | Compliance | Cost Control | Employee Safety | Operational Excellence | Stakeholder Management | Reporting & Analytics

Location:

On-site –Chennai, TN

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

48

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