Full-Time

Strategy & Operations Principal

City Performance

Posted on 12/20/2024

Via

Via

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital transportation solutions and planning services

Automotive & Transportation
Consulting
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$120k - $160kAnnually

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Python
SQL
Financial analysis
Tableau
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 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
  • MBA is a plus
  • Comfortable with analytical tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, SQL, Python) and a willingness to further develop this skill set
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

Via focuses on improving transportation systems by creating efficient digital networks for various clients, including urban and rural residents, corporate employees, students, and patients. Their TransitTech technology enhances transit networks with flexible and cost-effective mobility solutions, which streamline operations and exceed rider expectations. Via also provides planning, scheduling, and consulting services through its Remix platform, allowing clients to design effective transit networks. Their Citymapper for Cities app offers valuable passenger insights to strengthen transit systems. Additionally, Via supports healthcare transportation, ensuring patients can easily access medical appointments. The company's goal is to leverage digital technology to enhance transportation efficiency, reduce costs, 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

11%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

28%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Via's $110 million funding round supports expansion and tech development.
  • Growing demand for first- and last-mile solutions boosts Via's collaboration opportunities.
  • Microtransit services like METS Micro show Via's flexibility in underserved areas.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from AI-integrated solutions may challenge Via's market position.
  • Citymapper acquisition may face regulatory scrutiny or integration challenges.
  • Healthcare transportation expansion exposes Via to stringent compliance requirements.

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 offers 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.