Global Retail Strategy & Planning Manager

Uber's mission is to reimagine the way the world moves for the better. Here, bold ideas create real-world impact, challenges drive growth, and speed fuels progress. What moves us, moves the world - let's move it forward, together.

Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard 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. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.

About the Role

Uber is transforming the way people get what they need, when they need it. Grocery & Retail is one of primary growth bets for Uber, bringing on-demand delivery of almost anything to Uber Eats customers around the world. Our vision is to deliver a better day for our users, ensuring that we have the right selection of merchants, a reliable experience, and achieve sustainable growth. As a Strategy & Planning Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of this growing sector.

This role is focused on driving Uber's strategy within the grocery and retail sectors, ensuring that continue delivering value to our customers, partners, and stakeholders. You will be responsible for developing and executing strategic initiatives, driving key planning processes, and working cross-functionally to ensure that the Grocery & Retail business has a clear, actionable roadmap. You will work closely with the leadership team and cross-functional partners to set priorities, allocate resources, and monitor performance against strategic goals.

This role will have high visibility across the organization. If you're excited about tackling complex problems, leading strategic initiatives, and making an impact on Uber’s grocery and retail business, this is the role for you.

What the Candidate Will Need / Bonus Points

---- What the Candidate Will Do ----

1. Strategic Planning: Lead the strategic planning process for Uber's Grocery & Retail business, identifying key growth opportunities and setting the vision for the future.
2. Business Analysis: Conduct deep analysis of market trends, competitive landscape, and internal performance data to inform strategic decisions and provide actionable insights.
3. Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with key cross-functional teams, including Operations, Product, Finance, and Marketing, to develop and implement initiatives that align with the overall strategy.
4. Resource & Investment Allocation: Work with leadership to allocate resources effectively, ensuring that investments are aligned with strategic priorities and that the team is equipped to execute on the roadmap.
5. Performance Tracking: Develop metrics and dashboards to track progress against goals, and lead regular performance reviews with leadership to ensure that the business is on track to achieve its objectives.
6. Growth Initiatives: Drive strategic growth initiatives, including market entry strategies, partnership development, and expansion planning.
7. Thought Leadership: Provide thought leadership on the grocery and retail industry, sharing insights and recommendations with senior leaders across the organization.

---- Basic Qualifications ----

1. 5+ years of experience in strategy, business planning, or a related field, preferably within the tech, retail, or e-commerce industries.
2. Strong analytical skills, with experience in data analysis, financial modeling, and performance tracking.
3. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field.

---- Preferred Qualifications ----

1. 7+ years of experience in strategy, business planning, or a related field.
2. Experience working within the grocery, retail, or consumer goods sectors.
3. MBA or advanced degree in a related field.
4. Proven ability to lead strategic planning processes, drive business analysis, and develop actionable insights.
5. Strong experience working cross-functionally with teams such as Operations, Product, Finance, and Marketing.
6. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
7. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and present complex information clearly and effectively.
8. Proven track record of driving growth initiatives, market entry strategies, or expansion planning in a global environment.
9. Experience working in a high-growth, tech-driven environment.

For Chicago, IL-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$146,000 per year - USD$162,000 per year.

For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$162,000 per year - USD$180,000 per year.

For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://jobs.uber.com/en/benefits.

Uber's mission is to reimagine the way the world moves for the better. Here, bold ideas create real-world impact, challenges drive growth, and speed fuels progress. What moves us, moves the world - let's move it forward, together.

Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard 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. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.