Sila Fleet Manager role at Sila Services leading fleet strategy and operations for approximately 2,500 vehicles across multiple states. Responsible for improving processes, controlling costs, and building a scalable fleet program.
Responsibilities
Lead fleet strategy and operations across Sila Services’ multi-state portfolio of approximately 2,500 vehicles, primarily service vans.
Develop and implement fleet policies, processes, and standards that improve efficiency, consistency, and cost control.
Oversee vehicle acquisition, replacement planning, and lifecycle management to optimize purchasing decisions and long-term fleet costs.
Manage vehicle maintenance strategies, repair expenses, utilization, and replacement timing to maximize reliability and minimize downtime.
Establish and monitor fleet performance metrics, budgets, and cost-saving initiatives in partnership with FP&A.
Manage relationships with fleet management companies and vendors, including partners such as Enterprise and Holman.
Partner with Procurement on vendor evaluations, contract negotiations, and future fleet management provider decisions.
Analyze fleet spending, identify trends and opportunities, and make recommendations backed by data.
Establish best practices for vehicle use, maintenance, safety, and compliance across multiple states.
Monitor applicable DOT requirements and other relevant fleet regulations.
Collaborate with regional and operational leaders to understand business needs and ensure the fleet supports field teams effectively.
Build scalable fleet processes that can support continued company growth, with the potential to develop additional fleet support resources as the program expands.
Qualification
Experience managing fleet operationsExperience managing budgetsStrong vendor managementAbility to develop processesStrong analyticalA proactiveExperience overseeing a largeFamiliarity with commercial vansWhat Success Looks Like
Required
Experience managing fleet operations, fleet strategy, or a related function.
Strong understanding of vehicle acquisition, maintenance, replacement cycles, and lifecycle cost management.
Experience managing budgets, analyzing expenses, and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
Strong vendor management, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to develop processes, establish standards, and drive improvements across multiple locations.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with Procurement, Finance, and operational leadership.
A proactive, independent approach with the ability to take ownership and move initiatives forward.
Preferred
Experience overseeing a large, multi-state fleet, ideally numbering in the thousands of vehicles.
Experience working with fleet management companies such as Enterprise Fleet Management or Holman.
Experience managing fleets for field service, home services, or other distributed service organizations.
Familiarity with commercial vans, vehicle utilization, maintenance programs, and fleet replacement strategies.
Experience with DOT-related requirements and fleet compliance.
Experience partnering with Procurement and FP&A on budgets, vendor selection, and long-term fleet planning.
Experience building or transforming a fleet program rather than simply maintaining existing processes.
