Strategy and Operations Associate Principal

Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world. From changing a single persons daily commute to reducing humanitys collective environmental footprint weve got huge goals.

As aStrategy and Operations Associate Principal you will be responsible for supporting Vias services while collaborating with our partners globally our technical operational and commercial teams. Youll work cross-functionally with our customers product and sales teams to understand goals translate complex information into actionable insights and develop recommendations that help optimize Vias services.

What Youll Do:

• Help ensure the success of Vias current and future deployments by leading the upfront design and ongoing optimization of our services
• Oversee the work of junior team members supporting your projects
• Learn how to design and optimize technology-enabled mobility systems. Examples include providing a first/last mile service for a bus or rail line optimizing coverage in areas with under-performing fixed-route service or upgrading paratransit/dial-a-ride
• Carry out analysis in support of advisory services engagements with Vias partners (for example helping to recommend adjustments to where riders can travel or the impact of changing fares). Advise partners on strategies to develop and grow a successful transit system
• Adeptly interpret and utilize mass quantities of proprietary data to generate insights and make business recommendations that will ensure success for our partner services
• Manage product expectations and development ensuring that our engineering team is getting the feedback they need to build the best product possible
• Leverage your strategy and operations knowledge to support Vias partnerships team in the sales process and grow Vias deal pipeline
• Contribute to the strategic decision-making rigorous project planning and entrepreneurial approach required for Via to succeed

Who You Are:

• Effective at managing multiple tasks simultaneously and comfortable taking on responsibility
• Independent worker that knows when to escalate
• Meticulous and vigilant with a high level of attention to detail
• Problem solver; you dont accept the status quo and are always looking for creative solutions
• Excellent communicator with a knack for always finding the right tone
• Data-driven; youre able to dive into data to understand problems and find creative solutions then create clear slides to share your analyses to build consensus. SQL Excel Tableau experience preferred.
• Have a Bachelors Degree and a record of exceptional academic achievement
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience
• Based in the NYC area and able to work in office
• Demonstrated record of entrepreneurial achievement and/or leadership a plus

Compensation and Benefits:

• Final salary will be determined by the candidates experience knowledge and skills. Salary reflected does not include equity
• Pay Range: $85000-$115000
• We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package including free medical plans and 401K matching

Were Via and we build technology that changes the way the world moves. Were driven by a simple mission: to create modern and efficient public transportation systems that provide far greater access to jobs healthcare and education. With our best in class suite of products we make transit thrive.

Our teams of world-class engineers data-scientists product managers operations specialists marketers transit experts and more bring cutting-edge AI-powered software and innovative technology-enabled operations to our partners across the globe. Founded in 2012 Via builds solutions to digitize automate and enable data-driven decision making for entire transportation networks; fixed-route buses microtransit paratransit school buses autonomous vehicles and more.

If youre excited to be at the forefront of modernizing the future of transportation are up for solving tough problems and willing to become/already are a transit nerd we are the place for you. Even if your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description for this role we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

Ready to join the ride

Via is an equal opportunity employer.

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