Analytics Lead, Autonomous Vehicles

Lyft•Toronto, ON

23h•$102,000 - $127,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Lyft is at the forefront of autonomous vehicle (AV) innovation, integrating fleet management with its rideshare network. Through Flexdrive, Lyft is building the operational infrastructure for AV fleets, starting with its first AV depot in Nashville, Tennessee. The company is seeking an Analytics Lead to drive data-informed decisions within the autonomous vehicle space, offering exposure to both AV Depot Operations and the AV Rideshare network. This role requires a strong leader and executor passionate about data-driven decision-making and adept at solving complex problems. The Analytics Lead will collaborate with various stakeholders including Operations, Business, Finance, Product, Data Science, and Engineering. This position reports to the Senior Analytics Manager within Lyft’s Global Growth Org and offers opportunities for visibility with senior leadership. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical skills, a team-oriented approach, a growth mindset, and the ability to manage large cross-functional projects. They should be comfortable with ambiguity in innovative projects and thrive in fast-paced environments, with a passion for the autonomous industry and a desire to drive high-impact projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
3-5 years of experience with a mix of business analytics in a high growth or complex business, investment banking with strong analytical exposure and/or role at a top-tier consulting firm
Deep understanding of complex data models, BI methodologies, data architecture principles and metadata
Proficient in SQL and working with raw data sets. (Python or other programming languages is a huge plus.)
Proven success in driving influence within the business
Ability to operate successfully in a lean, fast-paced organization and proactively thrive in ambiguous environments
Outstanding interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to work cross functionally & effectively with individual contributors, management, and leadership across the organization
Operationally-focused, process-oriented, data-driven, and simply able to get stuff done
Strong communication skills with the ability to package findings & technical concepts for leadership consumption

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in P&L involvement and/or Mobility or Auto-Tech industry is a huge plus

Responsibilities

Leverage technical skills to build reports, dashboards and tools for stakeholders
Develop insights through analysis to build informed narratives, deliver strategic recommendations and provide actionable guidance that optimizes business performance
Work with external partners to communicate data needs that enable success in tracking toward critical service levels and manage incoming data requests
Work with business and leadership to define critical KPIs and metrics to support cross-functional teams, manage performance, create operational rigor and proactively seek ways to improve the business
Ability to engage with FP&A partners on P&L Management and financial modeling
Bridge Operations with Tech – become an expert in the vehicle lifecycle, from the day-to-day Fleet Operations that keep AV fleets running smoothly to the tech that transports riders from point A to B
Take full ownership in solving complex problems with data and rally stakeholders to implement solutions
Define processes and streamline the operational cadence for business performance tracking
Comfortable leading meetings, packaging work and presenting in large forums

Benefits

Extended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefits
Mental health benefits
Family building benefits
Child care and pet benefits
Access to a Lyft funded Health Care Savings Account
RRSP plan with company match to help save for your future
Flexible paid time off policy for salaried team members
15 days paid time off for hourly team members, with an additional day for each year of service
18 weeks of paid time off for new parents (biological, adoptive, and foster)
Subsidized commuter benefits and Lyft ride credits