Turo

Senior Strategy & Planning Manager

California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Marketplace, BiotechnologyIndustries

Senior Strategy & Planning Manager

Position Overview

Turo is entering an exciting new chapter of growth in the US, and we’re looking for a sharp, thoughtful and versatile Senior Strategy & Planning Manager to help us accelerate our momentum. This high-impact role will support company-wide planning efforts while taking the lead on shaping the end-to-end strategy for one of our key customer segments. This role will collaborate closely with senior leaders across the business—including product, marketing, data, and finance—to drive strategic clarity, enable cross-functional alignment, and ensure execution is tightly linked to our most important customer and business goals. You’ll thrive here if you enjoy untangling complex systems, solving ambiguous problems, and translating strategy into action across fast-moving, highly collaborative teams. It’s a high-impact role with strong visibility and influence.

Employment Type: Full Time Location Type: [Not specified] Salary: [Not specified]

Requirements

  • Experience: 8+ years of experience in consulting, corporate strategy, product, finance, or operations.
    • Ideally within a high-growth tech or marketplace environment.
  • Skills:
    • Excellent structured thinking and problem-solving ability – you can break down ambiguity into actionable plans and guide others to clarity.
    • Skilled in building structured narratives and executive-ready presentations – your decks turn insights into action.
    • Strong analytical toolkit – fluent in Excel/Sheets, comfortable with data tools (e.g., SQL – requirement), and able to partner effectively with finance and analytics stakeholders.
    • Commercial acumen – you understand how strategic decisions influence P&L, growth levers, and our cost base.
  • Project Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects independently, from problem identification.

Responsibilities

  • Segment Strategy: Lead segment-level strategy. Own the strategic narrative and planning approach for one of Turo’s primary customer segments, synthesizing insights across product, marketing, operations, finance, and data.
  • Planning & Roadmapping: Contribute to the company-wide strategic planning cycle, working with functional teams and leaders to define priorities, identify key initiatives, and map out sequenced roadmaps to support execution.
  • Problem Structuring & Alignment: Work with cross-functional teams to define key challenges and opportunities, propose solution pathways, and drive shared understanding of tradeoffs, sequencing, and risks.
  • Business Performance & Strategic Reviews: Help track progress toward company objectives, support recurring business reviews, and highlight areas where we are over- or under-performing against targets.
  • Collaboration & Communication: Build strong relationships across the business and act as a connective tissue between functions, helping to clarify goals, drive alignment, and ensure teams stay focused on what matters most.
  • Organizational Effectiveness: Identify opportunities to improve how we plan, communicate, and hold ourselves accountable as a company, helping elevate our performance culture.

Application Instructions

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Company Information

About Turo: Turo is entering an exciting new chapter of growth in the US.

Skills

Strategic Planning
Problem-Solving
Data Analysis
Excel/Sheets
SQL
Financial Analysis
Cross-Functional Leadership
Presentation Skills

Turo

Peer-to-peer car sharing platform for rentals

About Turo

Turo operates in the peer-to-peer car sharing market, allowing private car owners to rent out their vehicles to others. Car owners can list their vehicles on Turo’s platform, where they set their own rental prices and availability. Renters can browse these listings, select a vehicle that meets their needs, and book it for a specific time. Turo facilitates the transaction by providing insurance coverage and customer support, ensuring a smooth experience for both car owners and renters. The company earns revenue by taking a percentage of the rental fee, which aligns its interests with those of its users. Turo stands out from competitors by offering a diverse range of vehicles, including everyday cars, luxury, and specialty options. The goal of Turo is to provide a flexible and cost-effective alternative to traditional car rental services, leveraging the sharing economy to connect car owners with renters.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$451.3MTotal Funding
POST_IPO_EQUITYCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Consumer GoodsIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Negative incidents involving rented vehicles could damage Turo's reputation.
New competitors like ZEV co-op could capture market share with eco-friendly models.
Market volatility could impact Turo's IPO plans and investor confidence.

Differentiation

Turo offers a wide variety of vehicles, from everyday to luxury models.
The platform provides a cost-effective alternative to traditional car rental services.
Turo's commission-based model aligns its interests with users' successful transactions.

Upsides

Turo's partnership with United Airlines enhances customer acquisition and retention.
Expansion in Australia indicates potential for further international market penetration.
Winning the unitQ Quality Excellence Award highlights Turo's commitment to customer experience.

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