Full-Time

Lead Program Manager

Shipper Strategy & Operations

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Uber Freight

Uber Freight

5,001-10,000 employees

Automotive & Transportation
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$133.2k - $162.8kAnnually

+ Performance Bonus + Sales Incentive Bonus + Equity Awards

Senior, Expert

Chicago, IL, USA

Job type is hybrid, requiring in-office presence.

Category
Project Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Product Management
Zendesk
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 6+ years of professional experience in a program manager, technical program manager, or product management role
  • Proven experience managing the strategic roadmap of a large scale customer support tool, such as Zendesk, Salesforce Service Cloud, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service, Front, or similar systems in an enterprise environment
  • Strong understanding of process optimization and continuous improvement methodologies
  • 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
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive roadmap for operational process optimization and tooling enhancements, with a focus on support tools including Zendesk and Front
  • Implement new customer support tooling solutions for a large population of operators using Zendesk and Front
  • Partner across our Tech and Ops teams to ensure alignment on business requirements and prioritization of solutions
  • Utilize internal data and input from front line operators to understand the customer support experience and highlight areas for improvement
  • Provide leadership and strategic direction to program teams, ensuring alignment with business goals
  • Oversee and manage program timelines, deliverables, and resources to ensure successful project execution
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience implementing customer support tools for large operations
  • Experience in the freight or logistics industry, or a similar sector
  • Familiarity with industry-specific technologies and tools
  • Experience managing third party vendors

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$486.4M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Transplace increases Uber Freight's market share and operational efficiency.
  • Investment from Abu Dhabi Growth Fund indicates confidence in Uber Freight's growth.
  • Focus on core businesses post-autonomous division sale strengthens Uber Freight's resources.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from digital freight startups like Convoy and Loadsmart is intensifying.
  • Rising fuel costs are impacting freight operations' profitability.
  • Driver shortages could affect Uber Freight's service reliability.

What makes Uber Freight unique

  • Uber Freight's acquisition of Transplace enhances its logistics technology leadership.
  • Strong financial backing from major investors boosts Uber Freight's growth potential.
  • Integration of Transplace's technology with Uber Freight's network offers innovative supply chain solutions.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Parental Leave

Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Financial and Mental Wellness Benefits

Performance Bonus

Company Equity

Hybrid Work Options