Strategy & Operations Principal

Via; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical plans

401K matching

Job summary

Via is seeking a Strategy and Operations Principal to lead a first-of-its-kind intermodal transit service in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will manage on-site operations, mentor dispatchers and shift managers, and build relationships with drivers, customers, and local partners.

You will collaborate with Via senior management to align with strategic goals, develop metrics, and drive improvements in efficiency and customer satisfaction while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent
• 6+ years of operations management experience
• Strong leadership and people development skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to drive processes in a fast-paced setting

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site daily operations for Via’s service with partners
• Prioritize and solve scheduling and real-time operational issues
• Lead and mentor dispatchers and shift managers
• Build relationships with drivers, customers and local partners
• Collaborate with Via senior management and external partners
• Define KPIs and provide weekly performance visibility
• Prepare reports and analyze data to improve efficiency and customer experience
• Ensure compliance with laws, company policies and safety standards
• Coach and motivate the on-site team to maintain a high-performance culture

Skills

Operations leadership

Executive communication

People management

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 and Operation Principal, you will manage a first-of-its-kind, intermodal transit service while gaining exposure to a fast-paced 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!

What You’ll Do

• Manage the on-site daily operations of Via’s service on behalf of our partner
• Prioritize operational issues as a real-time point of contact for drivers and dispatchers and provide creative solutions for scheduling of a round-the-clock team
• Manage and mentor the on-site team of dispatchers and shift managers
• Be the face of the operation; develop relationships with driver partners, customers, community leaders, and local organizations
• Liaise closely with Via senior management and Via’s external partners
• Develop clear metrics for the team and visibility into results against KPIs and priorities to the on a weekly basis
• Prepare reports and analyze data to improve operational processes, ensure resources are properly allocated, and maximize efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, local and company policies, procedures and regulations on service operations
• Lead, coach and develop an engaged team of drivers, fostering a collaborative, cohesive, and energetic environment.

Who You Are

• Experienced operations manager, with at least 6 + years of experience and hold a Bachelor's degree
• You are an independent self-starter, you thrive in fast-paced environments and feel comfortable with a very high level of responsibility
• You are a savvy and tactful communicator: you intuitively find the right tone in every situation
• You desire to foster a culture deeply committed to providing a world class customer service experience
• You are a detail-oriented executor: you’re obsessively action-oriented, and thrive while operating autonomously
• You are an experienced and exceptional leader: people love working with you and for you, and you have extensive experience leading support teams
• You are flexible and adaptable: you love the challenge of adapting to change rapidly and making things work on the fly
• You have a proven track record of managing teams and developing people - you know how to motivate and get the best work out of every person who you work with
• You are effective at managing multiple tasks simultaneously; you can delegate, prioritize, and take responsibilityYou are a 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 per 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.