Strategy & Operations Lead

Uber; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Uber in Sydney is seeking an experienced leader to own the end-to-end strategy for a key market. You will manage large budgets, drive growth initiatives across the funnel, and translate strategy into customer-ready programs.

The role requires strong analytical and financial modelling skills and a track record of leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments. You will collaborate with Marketing, Product, Finance, and Legal to unblock barriers and drive local programs while navigating

Qualifications

• 7–8+ years in operations/consulting/tech in fast-paced environments.
• Proven track record leading diverse teams and delivering results.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills; expert in Excel/Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end strategy and execution for a market segment, managing large budgets for growth and profitability.
• Design and lead core growth initiatives across funnel: awareness to loyalty.
• Navigate regulations and market nuances to implement global/regional programs locally.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with stakeholders, fleet owners, and merchants.
• Partner with Marketing, Product, Finance, and Legal to translate strategy into customer experiences.
• Communicate data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Advanced analytics

Financial forecasting

Excel/Sheets

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative or business field

MBA or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

SQL

Python

Tableau

Job description

About the role and team

Leading Local Operations at Uber means solving hard problems in a high-stakes, fast-moving environment. You will be responsible for making Uber a success in our most critical markets, acting as a strategic and operational leader who defines the vision for growth and carries the weight of decisions that matter. Whether you are leading consumer growth for a massive regional Delivery business or acting as a Country Manager for one of our strategic Rides markets, you’ll need to set direction in motion without waiting for perfect conditions.

This is a hands on role that calls for a rare combination of customer obsession, savvy analytics, and an entrepreneurial mindset. You will navigate the "messy" reality of marketplace dynamics, balancing the needs of riders, drivers, couriers, and merchants, to build a world class customer experience. If you lead with clarity, thrive in ambiguity, and are motivated by the challenge of moving the real world through structured, data backed execution, this is where you’ll make your mark.

What you’ll do

• Own the end-to-end strategy and execution for a specific market or consumer segment, managing large and dynamic budgets to achieve aggressive growth and profitability targets.
• Conceive, design, and lead core growth initiatives across the entire funnel, from awareness and acquisition to engagement, retention, and loyalty.
• Navigate complex local regulations and market nuances to implementation global and regional programs while driving high-impact local projects.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with external stakeholders, fleet owners, and merchants, earning trust fast and creating win-win solutions for the platform.
• Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, Finance, and Legal teams to unblock barriers and ensure our strategy translates into seamless consumer experiences.
• Communicate with purpose at the executive level, synthesising complex performance data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 7-8+ years of experience in operations, consulting, technology, or other fast-paced, project-based environments.
• Proven track record of leading diverse teams and delivering measurable results in a high-growth business.
• Exceptional analytical and financial acumen; must be highly proficient in Excel/Google Sheets and capable of building bottom-up forecasting models.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi work stream projects with tight deadlines and resource constraints.
• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or business-related field (Economics, Engineering, Finance, or similar).
• Fluency in English (plus any relevant local languages for the market).

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree (MBA or equivalent).
• Advanced technical fluency, including proficiency in SQL, Python, or data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau).
• Experience in "0-to-1" environments, such as launching new products, services, or geographic markets.
• Expertise in consumer growth strategies, including membership programs, affordability efforts, and lifecycle marketing.
• Mastery of stakeholder management, with a track record of influencing senior leadership without direct authority.
• High emotional intelligence and cultural agility, with experience working across international borders and diverse teams.

Ready to Ride?

This isn't the kind of place where you follow a playbook — it's where you help write one. If you're driven by impact, energized by challenge, and ready to shape how the world moves — we'd love to hear from you.

You may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation, as well as a range of benefits. Explore our benefits.

Offices remain key to collaboration and Uber's culture. Unless approved for full remote work, employees must spend at least 50% of their time in-office. Some roles, like those at greenlight hubs, require full-time in-office presence. Ask your Recruiter for details about this role's requirements.

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