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Full-Time

Launch Operations Associate

Posted on 8/21/2024

Metropolis

Metropolis

201-500 employees

Computer vision-based parking and payment solutions

Automotive & Transportation
AI & Machine Learning
Real Estate

Compensation Overview

$60k - $105kAnnually

+ Bonus + Healthcare benefits + 401(k) plan + Disability coverage + Life insurance

Mid

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Category
Supply Chain Management
Warehouse Operations
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Salesforce
Requirements
  • 3+ years of total work experience required
  • 1+ years of experience in an operations, strategy, consulting, or project management role preferred - bonus points for experience in a fast-paced tech environment
  • Experience partnering with cross-functional teams to champion complex projects
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks at once
  • Strong interpersonal skills. Success in this role depends on developing trusting relationships with the team, external stakeholders, and partners
  • Natural communicator
  • Passion for transportation, parking, mobility and/or logistics
  • Proficiency with Trello and/or Salesforce a plus!
Responsibilities
  • Help Launch Managers oversee dozens of new site launches per month in their region
  • Work with various internal stakeholders, especially our Local Operations teams, to ensure launch tasks are on track
  • Deploy automated email drip campaigns to drive subscriber conversion pre-launch – onboarding monthly parkers across our assets is a big part of the role
  • Work closely with local operations teams, property managers, and real estate partners to assist in tenant onboarding
  • Work with Local Operations to ensure signage is ordered on time to prevent expedited shipping costs
  • Assist in keeping project management tools 100% up to date in real-time as launches progress

Metropolis utilizes computer vision and machine learning to revolutionize parking, eliminating the need for cash, credit cards, or tickets. The company is also exploring technology for enabling "checkout-free" experiences in physical spaces, enhancing the overall parking and payment experience.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$1.9B

Headquarters

Santa Monica, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

22%

2 year growth

34%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The acquisition of SP Plus Corporation for $1.5 billion could significantly expand Metropolis's market reach and operational capabilities.
  • Raising over $107 million in new equity investment highlights investor confidence and provides ample resources for innovation and expansion.
  • Metropolis's AI-driven approach to parking management offers employees the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a growing industry.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape, including established players like ParkMobile, poses a challenge to Metropolis's market penetration.
  • Rapid expansion and large acquisitions may strain Metropolis's operational and integration capabilities.

What makes Metropolis unique

  • Metropolis leverages AI and computer vision to offer checkout-free payment experiences, setting it apart from traditional parking solutions.
  • The company's focus on AI-powered parking infrastructure provides a modern, tech-driven alternative to competitors like ParkMobile.
  • Significant funding rounds, including a recent $167 million investment, underscore Metropolis's strong financial backing and growth potential.
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