Full-Time

Senior Program Manager

Posted on 10/31/2025

Uber

Uber

10,001+ employees

Global ride-hailing and logistics platform

No salary listed

Sydney NSW, Australia

Hybrid

Must spend at least 50% of work time in Sydney office; remote not fully available.

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Requirements
  • 8+ years of experience in program management, product operations, consulting, or similar roles within technology-driven or service-oriented organizations.
  • Proven program management expertise with the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities in parallel. You thrive in agile environments (Scrum, sprint planning) and consistently deliver end-to-end ownership of complex initiatives.
  • Strong business acumen and a sharp understanding of how to translate organizational needs into scalable, high-impact product and process solutions.
  • Track record of success in APAC markets, with demonstrated ability to navigate regional nuances and drive cross-market alignment.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across both technical and non-technical audiences; able to influence, align, and inspire across functions and geographies.
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a structured thinking approach and a knack for turning data into actionable insights.
  • Technical fluency and the ability to interpret and engage with product architecture, data flows, implementation trade-offs, and associated risks.
  • Hands-on experience with AI and GenAI tools in a professional setting: including daily use of ChatGPT, Gemini, Notebook LM, Glean, or similar for research, synthesis, drafting, data exploration, analytics and stakeholder communication.
  • Understanding of AI product mechanics: including prompt design, quality evaluation, feedback loop structuring, and integration with existing platforms.
  • Proficiency in SQL (or equivalent) for querying data, and driving insights-driven decision making.
  • Grit and resilience—you roll up your sleeves, take initiative, and stay the course even when faced with ambiguity or roadblocks.
  • Process design and optimization experience, with a continuous improvement mindset and strong attention to operational efficiency.
  • Team-first mindset—you collaborate naturally, elevate those around you, and prioritize what’s best for the mission and the team.
Responsibilities
  • Tech Transformation: Work at the forefront of GenAI-powered experiences to optimize how users, agents, and employees interact with Uber's digital ecosystem.
  • Insight Generation: Bring deep regional and persona-specific insights to influence product prioritization and feature design.
  • Rollout Ownership: Lead the end-to-end launch of new digital products and features across multiple personas and APAC markets.
  • Stakeholder Partnership: Build strong, trust-based relationships with Product, Tech, Ops, and CommOps teams to drive alignment and resolve blockers.
  • Persona Leadership: Serve as the subject matter expert for the Rider, Eater, Courier, Merchant, and Driver personas—ensuring their digital experience needs are represented globally and met locally.
  • Data-Driven Execution: Use data to identify opportunities for automation, workflow improvement, and self-service. Write SQL queries, and contribute to product analytics.
  • Enablement Excellence: Evangelize product adoption by scaling internal documentation, training materials, workshops, and best practices.
  • Continuous Improvement: Surface pain points, lead structured problem-solving, and contribute to evolving the digital experience roadmap.
  • Strategic Approach: Develop and execute the strategy for the product insights and rollouts teams in collaboration with the Head of APAC & EMEA PIR.
  • High-performing team: Manage 12 professionals setting team priorities, coaching talent, and enabling scalable impact through leadership and direction.
Desired Qualifications
  • MBA or advanced degree in a business or technical field.
  • Experience in top-tier consulting or product-led tech environments.
  • Familiarity with customer service tech (e.g., chatbots, CRMs, digital workflows).
  • Exposure to GenAI, automation, and/or experience personalization technologies.
  • Passion for innovation and interest in how AI can transform customer experience and operations

Uber is a global platform that moves people and goods by connecting riders with drivers and delivery partners. It offers ride-hailing, food and goods delivery, and freight services to consumers, businesses, and logistics clients. Its product works through a mobile app where users request a ride or a delivery, and drivers or couriers accept the request; Uber takes a percentage of the fare, delivery fee, or service charge as revenue. Safety features include driver background checks and real-time verification to protect riders and drivers. Uber differentiates itself by operating across multiple transportation and logistics services on a single platform with a large worldwide network, plus a focus on flexible earning opportunities for its drivers and couriers. The company aims to expand beyond traditional ride-hailing into broader transportation and freight solutions, continually reimagining how people and goods move in a global marketplace.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q1 2026 gross bookings surged 25% to $53.7 billion on 20% trip growth.
  • NVIDIA partnership targets 100,000 autonomous vehicles by 2027.
  • Voi acquisition integrates 100,000 e-scooters across 70 European cities.

What critics are saying

  • Waymo captures Uber's robotaxi market share in San Francisco within 12 months.
  • NVIDIA chip constraints delay Uber's 2027 AV deployment targets.
  • EU GDPR blocks Uber's AV sensor data collection from 10 million vehicles.

What makes Uber unique

  • Uber operates in 70 countries with 199 million monthly active users.
  • Uber's platform coordinates 42 million daily trips and deliveries worldwide.
  • Uber Autonomous Solutions accelerates AV commercialization for partners globally.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-1%
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