Location: London
We are seeking a highly driven and results-oriented Senior Operations Manager to support our Head of Operations and team in leading and executing our operational strategy for our UK market. This pivotal role is essential to the efficient operation of our business, directly influencing growth and customer satisfaction. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be responsible for optimizing daily operations, driving performance improvements, and cultivating strong relationships with key stakeholders. As a key leader, you will be instrumental in delivering the Freenow by Lyft vision locally and ensuring operational excellence.
YOUR DAILY ADVENTURES WILL INCLUDE:- Driving key marketplace KPIs by identifying opportunities for growth and implementing initiatives that improve driver acquisition, engagement, quality and retention.
- Building and managing driver and fleet partner relationships through regular communication and proactive outreach, helping solve operational issues and serving as the primary escalation point for complex 2nd-level support cases via Zendesk.
- Tracking driver performance metrics and behavior to provide targeted coaching that elevates service standards and marketplace efficiency.
- Supporting driver acquisition and onboarding to ensure a seamless journey from initial registration to their first completed trips.
- Driving platform adoption and feature engagement while gathering actionable driver feedback to continuously inform operational improvements.
- Escalation management: Support the team by handling escalated cases with our drivers
- Collaborating with Central Operations, Product, Marketing, and Support teams to execute local operational projects and roll out new marketplace tools.
- Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, regulatory developments and operational data to produce actionable performance reports and drive KPI growth.
- You take ownership of operational challenges in a fast-paced environment, proactively managing competing priorities to continuously optimize processes and elevate the driver experience.
- You are customer-centric while maintaining a strong commercial and operational mindset.
- You are comfortable proactively engaging with drivers and fleet partners through regular communication and outreach.
- You are analytical and use data to prioritize actions, identify opportunities and measure impact.
- You communicate clearly and influence stakeholders with confidence
- Experience handling escalations and conflict management
- Strong project / process management skills - Able to manage both upwards and downwards efficiently
- You have good knowledge of Google Workspace or Microsoft Office. Experience with CRM, Zendesk or BI tools is a plus.
- Previous experience in Operations, Marketplace Operations, Customer Success, Sales, Community Management or Account Management is a plus.
- At least 5 years experience (with at least 3 years of people management experience), ideally in a Operations or Customer Support environment (extra points if in Mobility, Food Delivery or similar industries)
- Trust-based working models
- Free Udemy e-learning access
- Sabbatical & special leave policies
- Subsidised gym membership
- Birthday, 24th + 31st December off
- Partner product discounts
- Mobility budget for FREE NOW App
- Free language courses
- Employee assistance program
- Personal development budget
Plus more local benefits depending on your work location!
*in one of the 10 countries where we have a legal entity: France, Spain, Germany, Austria, Portugal, Italy, UK, Ireland, Poland & Greece
Freenow by Lyft is an equal opportunity employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age.
We want you to grow and evolve, bring your true self to work.
Skills Required
- At least 5 years of professional experience
- At least 3 years of people management experience
- Experience in operations or customer support environments
- Experience handling escalations and conflict management
- Strong project and process management skills
- Analytical skills and ability to use data to prioritize actions and measure impact
- Strong communication and stakeholder influence skills
- Proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office
- Experience with CRM, Zendesk, or BI tools
- Previous experience in operations, marketplace operations, customer success, sales, community management, or account management
- Experience in mobility, food delivery, or similar industries
What We Do
FREENOW is the Mobility Super App with the largest vehicle choice for consumers across Europe available in 9 markets and in over 150 cities. Users can access all types of mobility services within a single app including taxis, Ride (PHV), Carsharing, eScooters, eBikes and eMopeds and public transport. FREENOW aggregates numerous mobility brands with the ambition to make urban mobility more efficient and sustainable without adding new vehicles on the street. The Germany-based company is backed by the BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz Mobility. In total, around 1,000 employees in more than 26 offices work for the services of FREENOW, which is led by CEO Thomas Zimmermann. Intelligent Apps GmbH Neumühlen 19 22763 Hamburg Germany Managing Directors (Geschäftsführer): Thomas Zimmermann, Dr. Johannes Prantl Chairman of the Supervisory Board (Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats): Stephan Unger Contact: Tel.: +49 40 30606890 Fax.: +49 40 306068966 E-Mail: [email protected] FREENOW FAQ: https://support.free-now.com/hc/en-gb Help Center: https://support.free-now.com/hc/en-gb/requests/new Registry entry: Register court: District Court Hamburg Register number: HRB 110377 Privacy Policy: https://free-now.com/uk/gtc-privacy-policy-cookies/
