Full-Time

Operations & Expansion Principal

Updated on 11/20/2024

Via

Via

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital transportation solutions and consulting services

Automotive & Transportation
Consulting

Compensation Overview

$125k - $150kAnnually

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Category
Supply Chain Management
Transportation & Distribution
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Have a Bachelor's Degree and a record of exceptional academic achievement
  • Minimum of 5+ years of work experience
  • Demonstrated record of entrepreneurial achievement and/or leadership a plus
Responsibilities
  • Launch new Via deployments, take full ownership in ensuring every aspect of new deployments is executed on time at the highest possible quality
  • Oversee the work of junior team members supporting on your launches
  • Contribute to the strategic decision-making, rigorous project planning, and entrepreneurial approach required to set up Via operations in a new market
  • Serve as the main point of contact for our partners, helping them develop and grow a fully operational on-demand transit system
  • Manage product expectations and development, ensuring that our engineering team is getting the feedback they need to build the best product possible
  • Tap Via’s in-house operational and marketing knowledge base to help partners get the most out our technology
  • Adeptly interpret and utilize mass quantities of proprietary data to generate insights and make business recommendations that will ensure success for our partner services
  • Leverage your launch knowledge to support Via’s partnerships team in the sales process and grow Via’s deal pipeline

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 consulting services through its Remix platform, and features the Citymapper for Cities app for passenger insights. The company's goal is to leverage digital technology to enhance transportation efficiency and improve the overall rider experience.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$862.9M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

28%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Via's recent $110 million funding round at a $3.5 billion valuation indicates strong investor confidence and potential for significant growth.
  • Partnerships with organizations like Toyota Mobility Foundation and King County Metro highlight Via's ability to collaborate effectively and implement innovative transit solutions.
  • The acquisition of Citymapper positions Via to offer a more integrated and user-friendly transit experience, potentially increasing user adoption and satisfaction.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive nature of the TransitTech sector means Via must continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Integration challenges with newly acquired companies like Citymapper could lead to operational inefficiencies and delays.

What makes Via unique

  • Via's TransitTech technology offers highly configurable and flexible mobility solutions, setting it apart from traditional, rigid transportation systems.
  • The acquisition of Citymapper enhances Via's end-to-end TransitTech solutions, providing comprehensive passenger insights and stronger transit networks.
  • Via's focus on diverse sectors, including healthcare and corporate shuttles, broadens its market reach beyond typical urban transit solutions.

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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.