Expansion Principal at Via (New York, NY / San Francisco, CA)
Via· New York, NY / San Francisco, CA·
Job description
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 an Expansion Principal, you will launch new Via markets around the world and ensure the success of the day-to-day management of our partner deployments, while gaining exposure to operations, entrepreneurship, product and business development. This role requires a willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
What You’ll Do:
- Launch new Via deployments, take full ownership in ensuring every aspect of new deployments is executed on time at the highest possible quality
- Contribute to the strategic decision-making, rigorous project planning, and entrepreneurial approach required to set up Via operations in a new market
- Serve as the main point of contact for our partners, helping them develop and grow a fully operational on-demand transit system
- Manage product expectations and development, ensuring that our engineering team is getting the feedback they need to build the best product possible
- Tap Via’s in-house operational and marketing knowledge base to help partners get the most out our technology
- Adeptly interpret and utilize mass quantities of proprietary data to generate insights and make business recommendations that will ensure success for our partner services
Who You Are:
- Effective at managing multiple tasks simultaneously and comfortable taking on responsibility and working in an independent manner
- Meticulous and vigilant, with a high level of attention to detail
- Problem solver; you don’t accept the status quo and are always looking for creative solutions
- Excellent communicator with a knack for always finding the right tone
- Have a Bachelor's Degree and a record of exceptional academic achievement (minimum GPA of 3.5-4.0)
- 5+ years of work experience
- Demonstrated record of entrepreneurial achievement and/or leadership a plus
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: $120,000 - $160,000 / year
- We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including free medical plans and 401K matching.
Ready to join the ride?
Via is an equal opportunity employer.
Why work at Via
- Mission-driven work: Employees get to directly impact urban livability, equity, and sustainability through transportation technology.
- Hybrid workspace: Flexible on-site/remote policy (typical time on-site is flexible); offices in New York, San Francisco, Washington DC, Chicago, Los Angeles, and international hubs.
- Compensation & benefits: Competitive salaries, equity packages, 401(k), health/dental/vision insurance, FSA, life and disability insurance, fertility benefits, generous parental leave, and family medical leave.
- Professional development: Learning opportunities via “Via-Versity”, customized development tracks, and exposure to cutting-edge AI and transit operations.
- Culture: Values of “Smart, Human, Shared” – intellectual curiosity, focus on human impact, and collaboration across teams.
- Perks: Free snacks and drinks, travel concierge services, company car (for certain roles), local volunteer opportunities, Employee Resource Groups.
- Inclusive hiring: Committed to equal opportunity and diverse backgrounds; explicitly welcomes unconventional career paths.