Lead diverse projects impacting operations at Via, setting strategy, developing partnerships, driving financial targets, and managing operations with a focus on data analysis and product innovation.
Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world. From changing a single person’s daily commute to reducing humanity’s collective environmental footprint — we’ve got huge goals.
As a Strategy & Operations Principal you will lead a diverse array of projects directly impacting Via’s Vehicle Operations. You will set strategy, develop partnerships, lead end-to-end projects and own outcomes in areas including financial and operational analyses, process improvement, new product development and launch, and more.
**This role is based in NYC with a 3x per week office requirement.**
What You’ll Do:
- Drive targets: Own the achievement of monthly, quarterly and annual operations and financial targets by developing and implementing innovative strategies
- Strategic impact: Engage in strategic decision-making, rigorous project planning, and employ an entrepreneurial mindset to continually evolve Via’s operations
- Operational excellence: Manage essential aspects of daily operations to ensure successful service launches and smooth ongoing operations
- Data analysis: Perform detailed analyses to support data-driven decision-making.
- Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with teams across the organization, including Product, Partner Success, Sales, Expansion, and Operations, to deliver projects and support impact for our partners and riders
- Product innovation: Ideate and support product development initiatives, oversee new feature rollouts and conduct analysis alongside our Data and Product teams
- Strategic partnerships: Develop and nurture strategic partnerships to achieve Via’s growth and operational objectives
Who You Are:
- Minimum of 6+ years of work experience
- Have a Bachelor’s Degree with a record of exceptional academic achievement
- Effective communicator: You excel in conducting complex analyses and can distill key insights for various audiences, with a knack for finding the right tone
- Project ownership: Effective at managing multiple tasks simultaneously and comfortable taking on responsibility and working in an independent manner
- Collaborative team player: Skilled at generating buy-in and working effectively within a multi-team, multi-geography organization.
- Detail oriented: Meticulous and vigilant, with a high level of attention to detail
- Technically proficient: Comfortable with analytical tools such as Excel, Tableau, SQL, and Python, with a desire to further enhance your skills.
- Marketing experience and experience with data analytics is a plus
Compensation and Benefits:
- Final salary will be determined by the candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills. Salary reflected does not include equity or variable pay, where applicable
- Salary Range: $130,000 - $165,000 / year
- We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including free medical plans and 401K matching.
Ready to join the ride?
Via is an equal opportunity employer.
Via New York, New York, USA Office
160 Varick Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY, United States, 10013
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