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 Strategy & Operations Principal, for Via's Operations team, you will manage a first-of-its-kind, intermodal transit service while gaining exposure to a fast-paced tech company. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, and partnership management within a fast-growing tech company.
This is not a role where you will be following a playbook, you will be building the plane while flying it - making it a challenging people-facing role that spans entrepreneurship, business development and operations management. We hope you are up for it!
**This role requires someone to be based locally in Seattle, WA**
What You'll Do:
- Own and manage the end-to-end operating strategy of Via’s service on behalf of our partner.
- Develop and continuously refine operating plans, staffing models, and scheduling strategies for a 24/7 operation.
- Partner cross-functionally within Via to lead initiatives that improve efficiency, reliability, and customer experience.
- Serve as the face of the operation, building trusted relationships with drivers, customers, community stakeholders, and local partners.
- Drive continuous improvement by defining KPIs, analyzing performance trends, and translating insights into action on a weekly and monthly basis.
- Prepare and present reports that communicate performance, risks, and opportunities to internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, local and company policies, procedures and regulations on service operations.
Who You Are:
- Strategic leader with 6-10 years of experience leading complex operations; Bachelor’s degree required
- Independent self-starter, you thrive in fast-paced environments and feel comfortable with a very high level of responsibility
- Savvy and tactful communicator: you intuitively find the right tone in every situation
- Foster a culture deeply committed to providing a world class customer service experience
- Strong analytical thinker who uses data to guide strategy, not just report outcomes.
- Experienced and exceptional leader: people love working with you and for you, and you have extensive experience leading teams
- Flexible and adaptable: you love the challenge of adapting to change rapidly and making things work on the fly
- Effective at managing multiple tasks simultaneously; you can delegate, prioritize, and take responsibility
- Problem solver; you don’t accept the status quo and are always looking for creative solutions
Compensation and Benefits:
- Final salary will be determined by the candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills. Salary reflected does not include equity or variable pay, where applicable
- Salary Range: $130,000 - $165,000 / year
- We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including free medical plans and 401K matching.
There has never been a more exciting time to be on the cutting edge of public mobility. Ready to join the ride?
Via is an equal opportunity employer.
What We Do
We build technology that changes the way the world moves. Our guiding principle is simple: the future of transportation is dynamic, shared public mobility — the kind that reduces carbon emissions across cities, compliments existing transit infrastructure, and provides equitable access to efficient, affordable ways of getting around. For everyone.
Why Work With Us
You’ll work in an established startup that’s growing at staggering speed. We have plenty of room for the most bold among us to dream it up and make it happen. You’ll be empowered to experiment, and encouraged to challenge what we’ve already done while making stuff no one’s even thought of yet.
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