Fleet Strategic Initiatives Principal

Job Posting End Date11-16-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company!

We’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Perform as the Lead and Subject Matter Expert for AEP’s Fleet Telematics program (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 the Business Unit requirements for successful Fleet operations. Program manager for specific telematic projects by providing expertise to team members in a variety of strategic areas including telematics pilot programs, sourcing, installation, contract knowledge, software provisioning and access, inventory management, reporting, etc. Responsible for providing necessary reporting to the team to accomplish the best possible analysis and recommendation on each initiative. Act as the 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 be the main spokesperson to stakeholders when requested. Work with a sense of urgency and accountability.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

Lead as AEP’s Fleet Telematic program manager. Manage and provide guidance to team members involved with Fleet telematics.

Provide support to the Operating Companies and Business Units for successful implementation, management, maintenance, and reporting on Fleet Telematics.

Active inventory management on the Telematics program with over 7,500 cameras and associated subscriptions.

Coordinate multiple pilots with potential vendors, as necessary. Manage the pilot activities, collaborating with Safety and Health and Business Unit partners for scheduling installation, monitoring and analyzing data, and contributing to the decision-making process.

Manage access to Telematic platforms; work with the vendors on data requirements; provide data for benchmarking programs; and research Telematic video and GPS requests from both within and outside of AEP.

Engage with the associated Telematics vendors and build successful operational partnerships.

Support Fleet initiatives by balancing a Fleet customer service-oriented role with a Fleet governance role resulting in keen internal Fleet guidance.

Communicate initiative progress and make presentations as appropriate to senior leaders and Business Unit management concerning specific initiatives. Train, advise and counsel team members as needed on key activities and maintain team focus on specified initiative objectives.

Manage and facilitate issues resolution involving senior management and other stakeholders’ interaction.

Develop recommendations for strategic initiative implementation with alternative solutions being provided.

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.

What We're Looking For:

Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Finance or related field of study and a minimum seven years of supply chain or related experience, or Associate's degree 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. Supervisory and/or business case analysis experience is preferred but not required.

Preferred Qualifications:

MBA is preferred

PMP preferred

What You'll Get

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Salary Grade: 09 ($112,896.00 - $135,443.00)

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-009

Compensation Range:

$112,869.00-146,730.50 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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