Senior Transport Program Manager

Austin Pets Alive!

Job Description

The Senior Transport Program Manager leads the strategic direction, growth, and daily operations of APA!’s lifesaving animal transport program. This role is responsible for aligning the transport program with APA!’s broader mission to increase the live release rate across Texas, while also building a sustainable, equitable national model for transport. In addition to overseeing the Texas transport operation, this position also leads the Direct to Adopt program, ensuring both are integrated into APA!’s overall lifesaving strategy. This role is responsible for managing daily operations, supervising staff, and setting clear and ambitious goals. This includes developing structured plans to guide the team, regularly tracking progress, and ensuring follow-through on key priorities. The role uses data to inform decisions and keeps the team focused on consistent, measurable outcomes. This is a high-level leadership role rooted in facilitation and empowerment. Rather than doing all the work independently, the Senior Manager sets the tone that APA! is a volunteer-powered organization-every staff member is expected to work alongside and support volunteers, pairing up to ensure transport work is accomplished through shared effort and leadership development. This role also requires a high level of responsiveness. Animal transport often involves fast-changing logistics, including after-hours flights and weekend needs. While APA! encourages and honors time off, when on duty, this leader must be highly engaged, flexible, and ready to support their team with real-time problem-solving and guidance.

This is a full time job