At Lyft, we are on a mission to transform the way communities connect. Our platform is more than just a means of transportation; it’s a bridge that brings people together. We empower drivers with the freedom to earn on their own terms and provide riders with a safe, reliable, and convenient way to explore the world. Our platform holds immense potential to link drivers and riders with brands and experiences that matter, advertisers with their beloved customers, and businesses with a way to scale safe and reliable transportation.
The Chief of Staff to the Executive Vice President (EVP) of Media & Lyft Business will play a critical role in supporting the team in leading our emerging media business and business-to-business ventures. This position requires a strategic thinker with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The Chief of Staff will act as a trusted advisor and partner to the EVP and the Media & Business leadership team, ensuring alignment with Lyft’s overall business objectives and mission.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Support: Assist the EVP in developing and executing comprehensive strategies for Lyft media and business-to-business initiatives that align with our company’s mission and objectives.
- Operational Excellence: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the EVP’s organization, ensuring efficient workflow and communication across teams.
- Project Management: Lead and manage special projects and initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including key partners, and cross-functional teams.
- Data-Driven Insights: Utilize data-driven insights to support decision-making processes and optimize business performance.
- Team Collaboration: Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation across key functions and business units.
- Communication: Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and communications on behalf of the EVP, ensuring clarity and alignment with strategic objectives.
Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
- Extensive and proven experience in a strategic or operational leadership role partnering with C-level executives, preferably in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Financial Acumen; experience analyzing pricing strategies, ad inventory, and sales processes to ensure the business is achieving its financial goals.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Customer-obsessed mindset, with a passion for creating delightful and valuable experiences.
- Experience in the advertising or technology industry is a plus.
Benefits:
- Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Mental health benefits
- Family building benefits
- In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have unlimited paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
- 401(k) plan to help save for your future
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Lyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program
Lyft is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Thursdays and a team-specific third day. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid
The expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco area is $180K - $230K. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.