Lyft Business Strategy Manager

Lyft • New York, NY

2d • $118,000 - $147,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

Lyft Business partners with organizations across various industries, enabling them to provide the world’s best transportation solutions—ranging from business travel and employee commute to courtesy rides for customers and clients. Lyft is looking for a Business Strategy Manager to accelerate the growth of Lyft Business in new and existing markets, and shape our role in partnering with organizations to deliver tailored transportation solutions. This role is both analytical and strategic, requiring a forward-thinking mindset to tackle complex business problems. You will work collaboratively across the Lyft Business organization, as well as with cross-functional teams, making it crucial to build consensus and support to achieve segment-level goals. You are a good fit if you are a self-starter with B2B strategy experience. An analytical mind and skill set are critical; the role requires understanding how to parse and frame data to guide our strategic direction. You must be forever curious and ready to join a high performing team with big goals.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Business or relevant field; MBA a plus
• 5+ years of experience in business strategy, management consulting, or related fields, with a proven track record of delivering strategic business growth
• Proven experience in developing and executing go-to-market strategies for B2B products or services, ideally in the transportation or technology industries
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights.
• Excellent project management skills and strong attention to detail with the capability to work on multiple work streams/priorities simultaneously
• Comfort operating in ambiguity - takes a loosely scoped problem, structures it, and drives to a recommendation
• Track record of driving cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex insights to various audiences
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Nice To Haves

• Partnership or business development experience a plus
• Familiarity with high growth or tech company operations a plus

Responsibilities

• Identify new use cases and market segments to define the next generation of B2B transportation solutions, positioning Lyft Business for long-term, durable growth
• Develop comprehensive business cases, including market sizing, competitive analysis, financial forecasting, and risk assessments
• Monitor key industry trends and competitive landscape to ensure Lyft Business remains at the forefront of the market
• Source and develop B2B partnerships end-to-end - from opportunity assessment and commercial model through cross-functional launch - to open new growth channels for Lyft Business
• Analyze key business metrics and performance indicators using both quantitative and qualitative data to guide strategic decision-making
• Partner with product, marketing, and analytics to drive alignment on critical strategic decisions and turn them into launched, measurable initiatives
• Create executive-level deliverables to inform leadership teams across Lyft Inc.

Benefits

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Child care and pet benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future
• In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level