Senior Program Manager I

About the Role

At Uber Freight, we simplify the movement of goods to help communities thrive. We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager I to join our dynamic Financial Operations (FinOps) team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services, project management, and a proven track record of successfully delivering highly visible projects and programs. This role involves overseeing the planning, execution, and closing of financial projects, ensuring they align with organizational goals and meet high-quality standards.

What The Candidate Will Do 

• Project and Roadmap Planning
  • Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements to adjust our most pressing priorities.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define project goals, deliverables, and success criteria.
  • Drive insight generation to inform roadmap plan.
• Execution and Monitoring
  • Lead project execution, ensuring adherence to project plans and timelines.
  • Report on project progress, identifying and addressing potential risks and issues promptly.
  • Manage project budgets, resources, and timelines effectively. Collaborate with functional users to document process changes and, if needed, train relevant users.
• Financial Expertise
  • Apply in-depth knowledge of financial services to guide project teams and make informed decisions.
  • Understand financial regulations and compliance requirements relevant to project deliverables.
  • Escalate changes in processes that will impact the financial outcomes of the organization.
• Stakeholder Communication
  • Maintain transparent and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Provide regular project updates, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommended actions.
• Quality Assurance
  • Implement quality assurance processes to ensure project deliverables meet industry standards.
  • Conduct thorough project reviews and assessments at key milestones.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of program management experience
• Strong understanding of process optimization and continuous improvement methodologies
• SQL proficiency, advanced Excel/data management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the freight, logistics, or financial services sector.
• Familiarity with industry-specific technologies and tools.
• Experience managing third-party vendors
• Experience building automations, scripts, and robust solutions is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to lead and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Experience collaborating with and presenting to executive leadership.

Benefits & Compensation for U.S. Employees

Employees working more than 30 hours in the US at Uber Freight are eligible for benefits like a company sponsored health plan, dental and vision benefits, 401k match, financial and mental wellness benefits, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and more.  US based employees may also be eligible for a performance or sales incentive bonus program, participation in Uber Freight equity awards, and other types of compensation depending upon the role.

The salary range for this role is $86,900 to $106,000 a year.

About Uber Freight

Uber Freight is a market-leading enterprise technology company powering intelligent logistics. With a suite of end-to-end logistics applications, managed services and an expansive carrier network, Uber Freight advances supply chains and moves the world’s goods. Today, the company manages nearly $20B of freight and one of the largest networks of carriers. It is backed by best-in-class investors and provides services for 1 in 3 Fortune 500 companies, including Del Monte Foods, Nestle, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and more. For more, visit www.uberfreight.com.

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EEOC

Uber Freight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.