General Manager

Come join Alameda Transportation Management Association (ATMA) as our new General Manager! The ATMA is seeking a self-motivated and results-oriented General Manager to lead our ongoing operations.

The General Manager will manage the implementation of ATMA’s programs, and be responsible for the financial management, operational management and program delivery of the organization. The GM will report to the ATMA Board of Directors and work closely with the City, regional transit agencies, regulatory agencies, vendors, and members. Reporting to the Board Chair, responsibilities of the General Manager include leading the development and execution of ATMA’s strategic plan in partnership with the ATMA board, program management including the AC Transit EZ Pass program and Clipper BayPass pilot program, Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle pilot program, community outreach, partnership and stakeholder engagement, finance and administration and board relations.

This is a high-impact role ideal for a transportation professional who is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and passionate about sustainable mobility.

About ATMA

The Alameda TMA (Alameda Transportation Management Association) is a non-profit organization created to resolve transportation challenges facing people who live and work in the City of Alameda by connecting them to a network of sustainable, affordable, convenient, and active modes of transportation across the SF Bay Area.ATMA delivers and manages innovative transportation solutions, including partnering in the Oakland-Alameda Water Shuttle and issuing transit passes via AC Transit and MTC to residential and commercial members. The organization serves three project areas in the City of Alameda: the Northern Waterfront, Alameda Landing, and Alameda Point, and its primary funding sources are transportation demand management assessments and community facilities district assessments levied upon residential, commercial, and industrial properties to reduce traffic.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Proven experience (5+ years) in transportation, mobility, public policy, or related fields, including at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-stakeholder projects and build effective partnerships.
• Strong understanding of financial management for non-profits, including budgeting, contracting, and reporting.
• Strong project management skills; ability to work though complex, multi-step processes over long periods of time.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Experience working with nonprofit boards, local government, or public agencies.
• Ability to solve problems in an ever-changing environment and possesses a high degree of flexibility and adaptability.
• Must be able to interact effectively, politely, and interact productively with all types of people from all types of backgrounds and experience and in all types of situations. Comfortable working with non-English speaking and culturally diverse clients.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Drive, CRM) and ability to learn latest programs when needed.
• Ability to occasionally work early morning, evening, or weekend hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies.
• Knowledge of Alameda’s transportation landscape.
• Experience in strategic planning, performance measurement, and continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and industry-standard financial statements.

Physical Requirements

This position performs its duties in an open office environment with climate control settings. Able to perform the following duties with or without accommodation:

• Stand, sit, kneel, walk, bend, and perform repetitive motions for the duration of an eight (8) hour shift.
• Regularly use multiple modes of transportation to travel to job-related meetings, conferences, and events and regularly run job-related errands.
• Able to operate standard office equipment including computers, keyboard, phones, POS machines, and printers.
• Traverse safely throughout the entirety of the facility, including climbing at least two (2) flights of stairs.
• Safely lift, move, and transport items weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Communicate in a clear speaking voice in person, over the phone and during video conferences.