Director, Transportation

Habitat Health

Director of Transportation managing transportation services and ensuring compliance for PACE participants. Overseeing operations and strategic planning across multiple locations.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeRemote • California, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $162,000 - $189,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Building, scaling, and managing a safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation program that supports PACE program goals and participant needs, including development of transportation model, managing transportation software, oversight of day to day operations model, and management of transportation vendors.
Track key performance metrics, such as on-time performance and utilization rates. Continuously improve service delivery. Ensure timely and efficient transport of participants to and from PACE centers, medical appointments, and community services.
Oversee daily transportation operations, including scheduling, routing, and dispatch. Optimize routing and scheduling to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
Manage transportation contracts and internal fleet management, including vehicle acquisition, maintenance, and lifecycle planning. Lead, mentor, and manage transportation staff.
Ensure compliance with safety standards and licensing requirements required by all regulatory bodies, including Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), state health departments, and Department of Transportation (DOT).
Manage and oversight of Transportation Department budget, monitoring costs and identify opportunities for improvement.
Evaluate vendor contracts and negotiate agreements with third-party transportation providers when needed.
May require occasional evenings, weekends, or on-call availability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field required.
5–8+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or fleet operations
3–5+ years in a leadership role
Experience in healthcare, senior services, or PACE programs strongly preferred
Knowledge of transportation management systems and routing software
Familiarity with CMS and DOT regulations
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage budgets and analyze operational data

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical/dental/vision insurance
paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents)
short and long-term disability
life insurance
flexible spending accounts
401(k) savings
paid time off
company-paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

transportation managementrouting softwarefleet managementbudget managementperformance metrics trackingvendor contract negotiationoperational data analysisschedulingdispatchingvehicle maintenance

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingmentoringorganizational skillstime managementnegotiationteam managementservice delivery improvementcompliance oversight