Strategy & Operations Principal, Vehicle Operations

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.