Fleet Strategic Initiatives Principal at American Electric Power

Columbus, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Utilities, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Finance or related field of study and a minimum of seven years of supply chain or related experience, or
Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Finance or related field of study and a minimum of 10 years of supply chain or related experience, or
High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 15 years of supply chain or related experience
Experience should reflect positions of increasing responsibility

Responsibilities

Lead as AEP’s Fleet Telematics program manager (in-vehicle cameras, Geotab Fleet tracking, industry benchmarking) and associated Telematics reporting
Lead and support other assigned initiatives pertaining to more complex Fleet initiatives and support Business Unit requirements for successful Fleet operations
Serve as program manager for specific telematics projects, providing expertise in telematics pilot programs, sourcing, installation, contract knowledge, software provisioning and access, inventory management, reporting, etc
Provide necessary reporting to the team for analysis and recommendations on each initiative
Act as liaison to senior Management and executive sponsors associated with AEP’s telematics program
Act as primary point of contact for interested parties to Fleet initiatives and main spokesperson to stakeholders when requested
Manage and provide guidance to team members involved with Fleet telematics
Provide support to Operating Companies and Business Units for successful implementation, management, maintenance, and reporting on Fleet Telematics
Perform active inventory management on the Telematics program with over 7,500 cameras and associated subscriptions
Coordinate multiple pilots with potential vendors, manage pilot activities, collaborate with Safety and Health and Business Unit partners for scheduling installation, monitoring and analyzing data, and contribute to decision-making
Manage access to Telematics platforms, work with vendors on data requirements, provide data for benchmarking programs, and research Telematics video and GPS requests from within and outside of AEP
Engage with Telematics vendors and build successful operational partnerships
Support Fleet initiatives by balancing a Fleet customer service-oriented role with a Fleet governance role, providing keen internal Fleet guidance
Communicate initiative progress and make presentations to senior leaders and Business Unit management concerning specific initiatives
Train, advise, and counsel team members on key activities and maintain team focus on specified initiative objectives
Manage and facilitate issue resolution involving senior management and other stakeholders
Develop recommendations for strategic initiative implementation with alternative solutions
Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company’s Corporate Compliance Policy
Promote and enforce the Company’s Accident Prevention and Safety and Health programs
Work with a sense of urgency and accountability