
Strategy & Operations Principal, Vehicle Operations at Via (New York, NY)
Via· New York, NY·
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 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.**
What You’ll Do:
- 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
Who You Are:
- 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.
- Marketing experience and experience with data analytics is 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: $130,000 - $165,000 / 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.