Full-Time

Strategy & Operations Principal

City Performance

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Via

Via

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital transportation solutions and consulting services

Automotive & Transportation
Consulting
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$120k - $160kAnnually

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
SQL
Financial analysis
Tableau
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

You match the following Via's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Highly analytical and a good communicator.
  • Able to own large, complex, cross-functional projects end-to-end and drive to results.
  • Collaborative and able to generate buy-in to get things done within a multi-team, multi-geography organization.
  • Comfortable with analytical tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, SQL, Python) and a willingness to further develop this skill set.
  • Skilled in making arguments supported by data.
  • Excited to mentor and manage Associate and Associate Principal team members.
  • Minimum of 5+ years of work experience, likely at a high-growth startup, established tech company, consulting, or financial firm.
  • Hold a Bachelor’s Degree with a record of academic and professional achievement.
Responsibilities
  • Own weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual operations & financial targets while developing and executing creative strategies to achieve them.
  • Analyze Via data to inform operational strategies and report on operational performance.
  • Contribute to product development, both internal and consumer-facing, to optimize performance and efficiency.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with executive leaders and stakeholders from across the organization including Product, Partner Success, Sales, Business Development, Expansion, Operations and Growth teams.
  • Ideate, pitch, and execute proposals to maximize the efficiency and performance of Via’s products and services.
  • Together with our product managers and engineers, own new product feature roll-outs and analysis.
  • Galvanize other teams (Partner Operations teams and general managers, finance, data science, product, senior management) to achieve long-term goals, unlock new value, and set Via up for scale.
  • Develop new and work with existing external partnerships to achieve Via’s growth and operational objectives.
Desired Qualifications
  • MBA is a plus.

Via improves transportation systems by creating efficient digital networks for various clients, including urban and rural residents, corporate employees, students, and patients. Its TransitTech technology offers flexible mobility solutions that enhance convenience and efficiency while reducing costs, especially in student transit. Via also provides planning and scheduling services through its Remix platform, along with the Citymapper for Cities app, which offers insights to strengthen transit networks. The company's goal is to leverage digital technology to enhance transportation efficiency and improve the overall rider experience.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$862.9M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Via's partnership with King County Metro addresses first- and last-mile transit needs.
  • Microtransit pilot programs with Summit County highlight Via's innovative solutions.
  • Via's potential acquisition of Citymapper could enhance its Mobility as a Service offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from AI-integrated transit solutions could challenge Via's market position.
  • Potential regulatory scrutiny may complicate Via's acquisition of Citymapper.
  • Expansion in underserved zones may face logistical challenges or community pushback.

What makes Via unique

  • Via transforms rigid transit systems into dynamic, on-demand networks.
  • Via's TransitTech serves diverse clients, from urban dwellers to rural residents.
  • Via's Citymapper for Cities app provides comprehensive passenger insights.

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Benefits

Competitive salaries and equity packages.

Health and wellness benefits.

Local volunteer opportunities.

Support for all new parents.

Learning opportunities through our Via-Versity.

Employee Resource Groups.