Director, Strategy & Planning, Autonomous

Uber; United States; On-site; USD 239,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Equity award

401(k) plan

Benefits

Job summary

Uber is seeking a Director of Strategy and Planning for its Autonomous business to lead a team of analytical problem solvers and partner with senior leaders across Product/Engineering, Policy, and Finance to translate high-level AV strategy into actionable programs.

This role demands strong strategic thinking, exceptional communication, and the ability to influence across a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in investment banking, consulting, or strategy roles.
• Exceptional communicator who synthesizes complex data into actionable insights.
• Balances attention to detail with fast, high-quality execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and iterate the overall AV strategy with Autonomous leadership.
• Define and influence strategic direction of AV as a core Uber priority.
• Translate strategy into data-driven decisions and measurable initiatives.
• Own governance, reporting, and performance metrics for the Autonomous unit.
• Lead by example with analytical rigor and data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Eng, Policy, and Finance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Data storytelling

Stakeholder management

Job description

About the Team

At Uber, we're building a future where autonomous vehicles and human drivers seamlessly work together to make transportation more reliable, affordable, sustainable, and safer. Our vision is one of a hybrid future, with AVs operating alongside drivers and couriers, each bringing their unique capabilities to the table. As the largest on-demand mobility and delivery platform in the world, with our deep expertise in marketplace management, fleet utilization, and local operations - Uber is uniquely positioned to help AV companies deploy and scale their technology globally.

About the Role

Director, Strategy and Planning for our Autonomous business unit will lead a team of deeply analytical and strategic problem solvers to address key strategic priorities in relation to our Autonomous strategy. The right candidate will act as thought partner to the Head of Autonomous Mobility & Delivery, Autonomous Mobility & Delivery operations teams, Autonomous Mobility & Delivery business development teams, Investor Relations, and other key cross‑functional partners across Product/Engineering, Policy, and Finance. We're looking for someone who can understand problems from 30,000 feet as well as dive deep into the details. This role will work across multiple functions and teams in support of driving stronger business results for our Autonomous business. Some degree of technical depth on AV development, Uber's marketplaces and/or experience working with our Tech teams would be beneficial (though not required to apply).

What You'll Do

• Vision: Work closely with the Autonomous leadership team, and other cross‑functional senior leaders, to develop and iterate on our overall AV strategy.
• Strategic Thought Leadership: play a key role in defining and making decisions about the strategic direction of AV as a key Uber priority. You will be expected to leverage technical depth on AV development and AV operations to evolve and articulate a compelling competitive strategy, defining the unique value we bring across the ecosystem, and help to communicate the strategy internally and externally.
• Drive Informed Decision Making: Develop a deep understanding of how decisions are made and AV strategy is evolving, and leverage that know-how to ensure we make high-quality, data‑driven decisions about the future of our Autonomous business.
• Reporting and Governance: Take ownership of core Business-As-Us-ual reporting and governance rhythms, establishing structured frameworks to monitor and report on key performance metrics, and support planning cycles.
• Lead by Example: Be truth‑seeking with data, set a high bar for the team on analytical rigor
• Act like an Owner: Use your role to help maximize value creation for Autonomous at Uber overall

Basic Qualifications

• At least 10 years of investment banking, consulting, business intelligence, strategy, entrepreneurial, or other related operating experience
• Exceptional communicator who can synthesize a lot of information quickly, highlight the key takeaways, and disseminate actionable insights
• Experienced in balancing attention to detail with swift execution - consistently doing things both quickly and at a high-quality level

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with AV development or strategic planning in the context of AV development
• Experience in high‑growth operations or startup experience is strongly preferred
• Exceptional communicator who can synthesize a lot of information quickly, highlight the key takeaways, and disseminate actionable insights
• Outstanding organizational skills with a logical and structured approach to project prioritization and related communications
• Strong strategic and analytical skills, who can flex from big‑picture strategic vision to pragmatic execution‑oriented approach leveraging data to establish points of view

For New York City, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $239,000 per year - USD $265,000 per year.

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $239,000 per year - USD $265,000 per year.

For Washington, DC-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $239,000 per year - USD $265,000 per year.

For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full‑time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits.

Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.