• Develop and execute comprehensive strategy for Airspace’s driver network aligned with company growth objectives • Serve as the primary internal and external representative for Driver Operations, representing the function to senior leadership, customers and external partners • Lead driver performance management strategy through the development and execution of scalable processes that ensure quality, reliability, and consistency across the national network • Identify and capitalize on strategic opportunities for network optimization, cost efficiency and service improvement • Lead planning and execution of driver network expansion for major new customers and market expansions • Design and implement driver sourcing, recruitment, and onboarding strategies to ensure coverage aligns with demand requirements at launch • Coordinate cross-functional launch efforts, ensuring seamless integration of driver capabilities with customer needs • Establish launch playbooks and best practices for repeatable, scalable driver network expansion • Partner closely with leadership to optimize driver compensation structures and drive strategic cost decisions • Develop and implement cost optimization strategies for driver network while maintaining service quality and retention • Analyze driver economics, utilization rates, and market dynamics to inform compensation and incentive strategies • Support margin objectives through efficient driver deployment and cost-per-delivery optimization • Partner closely with the Director of Vendor Management to ensure strategic alignment on capacity, coverage, and growth initiatives • Collaborate on sourcing and onboarding strategy for driver network expansion to meet business needs • Ensure driver operations strategy aligns with vendor management strategy to create unified service delivery approach • Maintain high-level oversight of driver capacity planning without involvement in daily tactical execution • Lead and develop a team of at least three direct reports with broader organizational responsibility for the extended downline • Build organizational capacity in driver recruitment, performance management, training and retention • Create clear accountability structures that enable Driver Operations Managers to excel in operational execution while leadership focuses on strategic impact • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and proactive problem-solving