Strategy and Operations Principal, Fleet Operations

Via•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Fleet Operations. You will set strategy, develop partnerships, lead end-to-end projects and own outcomes in areas including operational analyses, process improvement, and more. This role is based in NYC and requires ability to come into the office.

Requirements

Minimum of 6+ years of work experience
Have a Bachelor’s Degree with a record of exceptional academic achievement
Partner-facing: Skilled at managing and building relationships with external partners and stakeholders.
High degree of ownership: You have a proven track record of translating strategy into operational success.
Effective communicator: You excel in conducting complex analyses and can distill key insights for various audiences, with a knack for finding the right tone
Team leader: Effective team leader with a track record of driving collective success through strategic direction and engagement
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
Comfortable with analytical tools such as Excel, Google Suite, and Tableau, with a desire to further enhance your skills.

Nice To Haves

Data analytics experience is a plus (SQL)
Fleet experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Drive targets: Own the achievement of monthly, quarterly and annual operations and financial targets by developing and implementing innovative strategies
Strategic partnerships: Develop and nurture strategic partnerships and manage vendor relations to achieve Via’s growth and operational objectives
Operational excellence: Manage essential aspects of daily operations to ensure smooth ongoing operations, while also thinking strategically about long-term improvements and sustainable growth.
Process improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, implement best practices, and build scalable systems that support Via’s continued expansion.
Adaptability: Respond to shifting business needs, pivoting effectively to align with company priorities and new opportunities.
P&L ownership: Use data to interpret P&L, influence cost structure, and drive margin improvements.
Strategic impact: Engage in strategic decision-making, rigorous project planning, and employ an entrepreneurial mindset to continually evolve Via’s operations
Data analysis: Perform detailed analyses to support data-driven decision-making.
Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with teams across the organization, including Market Operations and Partner Operations, to deliver projects and support impact for our partners and riders