Strategy & Operations Principal

Via•New York, NY

1d•$130,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

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 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Marketing experience and experience with data analytics 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 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