General Manager at Bicycle Transit Systems

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Type: Full-time
Posted: Jun 15, 2026

Description

Bicycle Transit Systems is seeking a General Manager for Madisn BCycle, a bike share system in Madison, WI. The General Manager will lead the system, focusing on performance, operations, team leadership, stakeholder relationships, revenue growth, and community impact. This role involves strategic thinking, day-to-day execution, and driving business results. The General Manager will collaborate with central leadership, manage local team members, and ensure the long-term success of the system.

Required Skills

leadership
operations
stakeholder management
financial performance
budget management
data analysis
action plan development
revenue growth
communication
presentations
attention to detail
complex task management
stakeholder follow-ups
cross-functional coordination
negotiation
relationship building

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 8+ years of leadership experience.
Ability to operate independently in a leadership role.
Experience managing a budget and financial data analysis.
Experience in sales, sponsorship, partnership, business development, or revenue-growth.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation abilities.
Attention to detail and ability to manage complex tasks, stakeholder follow-ups, reporting, and cross-functional execution.
History of successfully developing and retaining key employees.
Experience working with government, businesses, institutions, community organizations, or non-profits.
Negotiation skills and ability to build mutually beneficial relationships.
Preferred Qualifications: College degree in business administration, transportation, urban planning, public administration, nonprofit management, or related field.
Passion for bikes, sustainability, transportation, cities, or community impact.

About Bicycle Transit Systems

Bicycle Transit Systems

Transportation and WarehousingPhiladelphia, PA, US51-200

Bicycle Transit Systems has paved the way for bike share in the United States, launching and operating bike share systems across North America. Now with over 200 employees, we proudly operate systems in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Las Vegas, as well as ten additional bike share programs acquired through our recent acquisition of BCycle, including…