Fleet Forward Program Manager
PeopleForBikesAbout PeopleForBikes PeopleForBikes (PFB) unites millions of Americans, thousands of businesses, and hundreds of communities to make every bike ride safer, more accessible, and more fun. Our mission is to get more people on bikes more often and make every bike ride better for everyone. PeopleForBikes represents more than 325 supplier members and 1.4 million individual supporters. The U.S. bicycle industry contributes $88 billion annually to the U.S. economy and supports more than 780,000 jobs. PeopleForBikes is composed of a Coalition that is the U.S. bicycle industry’s trade association and a Foundation that supports and promotes bicycling’s benefits and backs crucial bike infrastructure projects and programs. Position Summary PeopleForBikes seeks a highly organized, collaborative, and entrepreneurial Program Manager to oversee the operation, measurement, and execution of Fleet Forward, PeopleForBikes’ national initiative to accelerate the safe and responsible growth of commercial electric micromobility delivery. Fleet Forward brings together industry leaders, policymakers, transportation officials, advocates, and communities to address the policy, infrastructure, safety, and public-acceptance barriers preventing these vehicles from reaching their full potential. The initiative will develop and advocate for model legislation, support deployment in priority cities and states, build local coalitions, advance infrastructure solutions, and educate policymakers and the public about the benefits of commercial electric micromobility. The Program Manager will serve as the central program manager for Fleet Forward , ensuring PeopleForBikes and participating partners translate this national strategy into measurable results. The initial term is one year, with a possible one-year extension, subject to funding and project needs . While this position is currently envisioned as full-time, PeopleForBikes may consider a part-time arrangement for a highly qualified candidate in a complementary role. Compensation, scope, and benefits eligibility would be adjusted accordingly based on hours worked and employment classification. About the Role The Program Manager will oversee the day-to-day execution of Fleet Forward's multi-year work plan and coordinate work across PeopleForBikes' policy, government relations, infrastructure, research, communications, and community engagement teams. This position combines project management, policy coordination, stakeholder engagement, coalition building, research, communications, data management, budgeting, and partner relations. The ideal candidate is an exceptional project manager and relationship-builder who can bring structure to a complex national initiative involving companies, policymakers, transportation agencies, community organizations, consultants, and PeopleForBikes staff. Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day implementation of Fleet Forward, managing the multi-year work plan and ensuring program goals, milestones, and deliverables stay on track. Coordinate work across PeopleForBikes teams, participating companies, consultants, lobbyists, and external partners to maintain alignment and accountability. Manage project plans, timelines, budgets, contracts, dashboards, and reporting, including monthly progress updates for participating Fleet Forward stakeholders. Lead Fleet Forward's monthly industry working group and other policy, strategy, and implementation meetings, including agendas, materials, action items, and follow-up. Manage the development and deployment of model city and state policies that enable safe commercial electric micromobility operations. Track and analyze legislative, regulatory, and administrative developments affecting commercial micromobility at the city, state, and federal levels. Coordinate government relations and advocacy campaigns in priority markets, working with PeopleForBikes staff, external lobbyists, industry partners, and policymakers. Build and maint…