Director, US Strategy & Planning

Turo is embarking upon its next phase of development in the US and we need a strong strategy leader to help accelerate our growth and orchestrate the complexities of our highly interconnected US & global business. 

We’re hiring a Director, Head of Strategy & Planning - Turo US, to be a key partner to the SVP of our US business, sit on our US leadership team and work closely with execs and Turists across all functions to drive rapid progress towards our company priorities. 

The role requires an outstanding candidate who will be a force multiplier across numerous initiatives, synthesizing our efforts within key customer segments across both product development planning and go to market activities. The successful individual will combine strategic thinking and financial acumen with exceptional leadership, planning and communication skills, to develop effective roadmaps that result in meaningful customer impact and help us meet our business objectives.

• Establish and maintain an integrated planning process twice per year, combining thematic priorities from Execs and the Board with insights and ideas from teams across the business 

• Accountable for aligning with relevant stakeholders to identify all the actions required to meet key objectives, sequencing them appropriately to ensure that roadmap plans are delivered on time 

• Be the leading voice driving problem/solution/capability mapping to ensure we’re focused on the right areas and setup for success 

• Measure progress against key objectives, collaborating with data & finance to monitor whether execution across various initiatives is aligned with business goals

• Review and refresh our weekly, monthly and quarterly “business review” cadences, responsible for ensuring our governance processes are making us more aligned, more aware of critical details within the business and therefore making better decisions

• Partner closely with our Operations & Insurance teams, supporting Execs in both areas in the development of strategic plans that will drive down costs

• Highlight areas of opportunity to enhance ways of working and systems of accountability, facilitating both better collaboration and helping to improve upon our performance culture 

• Hire & manage a team of Senior Strategy Managers who will amplify the impact of the Strategy & Planning team through ownership of use-case/segment strategies

• Deep understanding of marketplace businesses with bonus points for experience in a peer to peer business

• 10+ years of consulting, finance, product or operations experience in tech including at least 6+ years of management experience

• Masterful strategic storyteller, with the ability to weave a compelling narrative in Slides/PowerPoint to generate buy-in and engagement from a diverse group of stakeholders with different learning styles

• A superpower for breaking down complex problems into more manageable components, implementing solutions in the right sequence for the highest leverage results and lowest team thrash

• Data-literate, highly adept in excel and SQL, proficiency in other technical languages would be helpful

• Strong understanding of financial reporting and commercial judgment to understand when and how operational initiatives will generate P&L impact 

• Solid track record of taking ownership and leading complex projects end-to-end

• Natural curiosity, high level of attention to detail, driven to make an impact

• Excellent communication & presentation skills, proficient in Google Docs, Sheets, Slides and/or Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop positive and productive relationships with peers across markets, levels & cultures

• Commitment to the highest levels of excellence & quality, with the ability to influence others to match their own high standards

• Demonstrates Turo’s values through work product and within day to day team interactions. 

Bonus if you have

Bachelor’s degree and/or MBA preferred but not essential

For this role, the target base salary range for the SF Bay Area is $216,000-$270,000 annually, and your recruiter can share more about the specific range for your location. This role is also eligible for bonus, equity and the benefits described below. In general, our ranges reflect the minimum and maximum market-based targets for the role based on its level and location and are subject to change. Within the range, individual pay is determined by objective factors assessed during the application and interview process, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We encourage you to talk with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits available for this role. 

Turo highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Turists will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Turo considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Turo offers.

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• Competitive salary, equity, benefits, and perks for all full-time employees

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (Country specific)

• Retirement employer match

• Learning & Development stipend to invest in your professional development

• Turo host matching program

• Turo travel credit

• Cell phone and internet stipend

• Paid time off to relax and recharge

• Paid holidays, volunteer time off, and parental leave

• For those who are in the office full-time or hybrid we have in-office lunch, office snacks, and fun activities

We are committed to building a diverse team. If you are from a background that's underrepresented in tech, we'd love to meet you.

Aside from an award winning work environment and the opportunity to be part of the world’s largest car sharing marketplace, we are also growing the team quickly - join us!  Even if you don't meet every qualification, we are looking for people with enthusiasm for what we do and we will consider you for this and other possibilities.

Turo is the world’s largest car sharing marketplace where you can book the perfect car for wherever you’re going from a vibrant community of trusted hosts across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and France. Whether you're flying in from afar or looking for a car down the street, searching for a rugged truck or something smooth and swanky, Turo puts you in the driver's seat of an extraordinary selection of cars shared by local hosts.

Discover Turo at https://turo.com, the App Store, and Google Play, and check out our blog, Field Notes.  

Read more about the Turo culture according to Turo CEO, Andre Haddad.

Turo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program.  Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.  We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.  

Turo will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as applicable.  

We welcome candidates with physical, mental, and/or neurological disabilities. If you require assistance applying for an open position, or need accommodation during the recruiting process due to a disability, please submit a request to People Operations by emailing [email protected].