US Expansion & Operations Manager

Wheely; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity

Health benefits

Monthly journey credit

Job summary

Wheely, the premium transportation platform, is seeking a Founding US Launcher to lead the rollout across major US markets from ground up. This highly mobile role has no fixed office and will move between cities over 6–18 months, recruiting chauffeurs and building local operations.

You'll work closely with Product, Marketing, and the executive team, owning market launches, processes, and exceptional customer experiences while traveling extensively in the US.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in fast-paced, analytical environments such as tech startups, consulting, or investment banking.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM, Economics, Business or related quantitative field.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven mindset.
• Relentless ownership with urgency in ambiguity.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Eligibility to work in the US or obtain an E-2 visa; willingness to travel extensively; English fluency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational launch of new US markets.
• Build local supply by recruiting and onboarding chauffeurs meeting Wheely's service standards.
• Establish processes to deliver premium customer experience from day one.
• Coordinate with Product, Marketing, Customer Support and executives to ensure successful launches.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Ownership mindset

English fluency

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM/Economics/Business or related quantitative field

Job description

Wheely is redefining premium transportation across major cities in Europe, the US, and the Middle East. We blend cutting-edge technology with the craft of five-star chauffeuring to deliver an experience trusted by more than 100,000 active riders and 1,200 corporate accounts.

We're a profitable, fast-growing scale-up with $43M raised and over $100M in annual revenue. Having recently launched in New York City, we're expanding rapidly across the US and EMEA. If you take pride in your craft and want to help shape the next chapter of our growth, we'd love to hear from you.

About The Role

We're accelerating our US rollout following the successful launch of New York, and we're looking for a Founding US Launcher to join the team.

This is a highly mobile role with no fixed office location. Over the next 6-18 months, you'll move between some of America's most exciting markets, leading each new market launch from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational launch of new US markets.
• Build local supply by recruiting, onboarding and developing exceptional chauffeurs who meet Wheely's service standards.
• Establish operational processes that ensure new markets deliver a consistently premium customer experience from day one.
• Work closely with Product, Marketing, Customer Support and the executive team to coordinate successful market launches.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of professional experience in a fast-paced, highly analytical environment (Tech startups, Management Consulting, Investment Banking).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM, Economics, Business or a related quantitative discipline from a leading university.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Relentless Ownership: You thrive in high-stakes, ambiguous environments, operate with extreme urgency, and do whatever it takes to conquer a new market.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence external partners and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Eligibility to work in the US or obtain an E-2 visa (for eligible UK citizens), and willingness to travel extensively.
• Professional fluency in English.

What We Offer

• Base salary of $120-180k per year, plus an annual bonus and equity in a high-growth scale-up.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and other benefits designed to support your wellbeing.
• Monthly credit for journeys with Wheely, allowing you to experience our service as a passenger and stay closely connected to the product.