Managing Director, Transportation

Enghouse is looking to hire a divisional leader with experience in running B2B enterprise software businesses in the Transportation and Public Safety market.  This includes running sales, professional services, recurring revenue (support, hosted, SaaS, Cloud and managed Services) and software engineering operations.

Reporting to the President, the General Manager, Transportation will lead the end-to-end strategy, growth, and operational execution of our transportation business. This executive will be responsible for scaling multimodal mobility platforms, managing public and private-sector partnerships, and delivering high-performance, tech-enabled transportation systems across multiple markets. This role requires a unique blend of P&L leadership, mobility expertise, digital platform experience, and public-sector engagement.

Candidates located in Europe or Eastern Europe are preferred.  The role requires travel.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Define and execute the company’s global transportation strategy across public transit, microtransit, and MaaS (Mobility-as-a-Service)

Identify new market opportunities, including public tenders, PPPs, and private sector partnerships

Drive expansion into new geographies and urban markets

Operational Excellence

Oversee daily transportation operations, including service delivery and customer experience

Implement scalable operating models for demand-responsive transit and fixed-route systems

Ensure regulatory compliance across jurisdictions

Technology & Innovation

Lead integration of mobility platforms, including routing algorithms, dispatch systems, and passenger apps

Partner with product and engineering teams to enhance platform capabilities (real-time data, AI optimization, ticketing systems)

Champion data-driven decision-making across all transportation services

Commercial & Financial Performance

Own full P&L for the transportation division

Drive revenue growth through contract wins, renewals, and upselling services

Optimize cost structures while maintaining service quality and reliability

Team Leadership

Build and lead a high-performing, cross-functional team (operations, engineering, commercial, customer success)

Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement

Develop leadership bench strength across regions

Required Qualifications

Experience

15+ years of senior leadership experience in transportation, mobility, logistics, or related sectors

Proven experience running a multi-market P&L ($25M+ preferred)

Track record of scaling operations in complex, regulated environments

Experience negotiating contracts with public sector clients (transit agencies, municipalities, ministries), including managing profitable projects with government entities.

Technical & Industry Expertise

Deep understanding of:

Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS)

Demand-responsive transit (DRT)

Transportation regulations and procurement processes

Experience with transportation technology platforms (routing, dispatch, ticketing, real-time data systems)

Leadership & Commercial Skills

Strong strategic thinking and execution capability

Demonstrated success in winning and managing large contracts/tenders

Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills

Experience leading diverse, international teams

Company Overview

Enghouse Transportation is a technology-driven mobility company operating at the intersection of public transit, on-demand transportation, and intelligent mobility platforms. Enghouse Transportation designs and delivers integrated transportation solutions that combine software, data, and operations to improve how people move through cities.

Enghouse is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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