Strategy & Operations Associate Principal

Via

The Role

Overview

Lead strategy, analysis, and cross-functional projects to drive Via’s operational growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • target achievement
  • strategic partnerships
  • data analysis
  • cross‑functional collaboration
  • product innovation
  • operations management

Tasks

-Drive targets: Own the achievement of monthly, quarterly and annual operations and financial targets by developing and implementing innovative strategies -Strategic partnerships: Develop and nurture strategic partnerships to achieve Via’s growth and operational objectives -Data analysis: Perform detailed analyses to support data-driven decision-making. -Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with teams across the organization, including Product, Partner Success, Sales, Expansion, and Operations, to deliver projects and support impact for our partners and riders -Product innovation: Ideate and support product development initiatives, oversee new feature rollouts and conduct analysis alongside our Data and Product teams -Operational excellence: Manage essential aspects of daily operations to ensure successful service launches and smooth ongoing operations -Strategic impact: Engage in strategic decision-making, rigorous project planning, and employ an entrepreneurial mindset to continually evolve Via’s operations

Requirements

  • excel
  • tableau
  • sql
  • python
  • bachelor’s
  • project ownership

What You Bring

-Project ownership: Effective at managing multiple tasks simultaneously and comfortable taking on responsibility and working in an independent manner -Have a Bachelor’s Degree with a record of exceptional academic achievement -Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience -Marketing experience and experience with data analytics is a plus -Detail oriented: Meticulous and vigilant, with a high level of attention to detail -Effective communicator: You excel in conducting complex analyses and can distill key insights for various audiences, with a knack for finding the right tone -Technically proficient: Comfortable with analytical tools such as Excel, Tableau, SQL, and Python, with a desire to further enhance your skills. -Collaborative team player: Skilled at generating buy-in and working effectively within a multi-team, multi-geography organization.

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 -We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including free medical plans and 401K matching. -Salary Range: $85,000 - $115,000 / year

The Company

About Via

-Founded in 2012 as a ridesharing app with algorithm-driven route optimization. -Transitioned from consumer services to a B2B TransitTech provider for public and private transit systems. -Enables microtransit, paratransit, school and employee shuttles, and non-emergency medical transport. -Technology is used across five continents, demonstrating scalability and adaptability to diverse mobility needs. -Known for transforming traditional fixed-route systems into dynamic, demand-responsive transit networks.

Sector Specialisms

Transit planning

Tech-enabled transit

Multimodal transit networks

Bus network redesign

Feasibility studies

Microtransit planning

Corporate shuttles

Campus shuttles

Health transportation

Non-emergency medical transportation

Paratransit services

Microtransit services

Journey-planning apps

Event management routing

Wheelchair accessible vehicles

Electric vehicles

Autonomous vehicles

Vehicle-agnostic platform