Strategy & Operations Associate Principal, City Performance at Via

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Transportation, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience, likely at a high-growth startup, established tech company, consulting, or financial firm
Hold a Bachelor’s Degree with a record of academic and professional achievement
Highly analytical and a good communicator; able to knock out a complex analysis and quickly distill key insights for various groups
Able to own large, complex, cross-functional projects end-to-end and drive to results
Collaborative and able to generate buy-in to get things done within a multi-team, multi-geography organization
Comfortable with analytical tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, SQL, Python) and a willingness to further develop this skill set
Skilled in making arguments supported by data

Responsibilities

Analyze Via data to inform operational strategies and report on operational performance
Build dashboards, reports, and tools to generate operational insights, share key information, and automate repeated processes
Contribute to product development, both internal and consumer-facing, to optimize performance and efficiency
Collaborate cross-functionally with executive leaders and stakeholders from across the organization including Product, Partner Success, Sales, Business Development, Expansion, Operations and Growth teams
Ideate, pitch, and execute proposals to maximize the efficiency and performance of Via’s products and services
Together with product managers and engineers, own new product feature roll-outs and analysis
Galvanize other teams (Partner Operations teams and general managers, finance, data science, product, senior management) to achieve long-term goals, unlock new value, and set Via up for scale
Develop new and work with existing external partnerships to achieve Via’s growth and operational objectives

Skills

data analysis

financial analysis

operational analysis

dashboard building

SQL

Excel

process improvement

product development

cross-functional collaboration

project management

strategic planning

partnership development

Via

Digital transportation solutions and network optimization

About Via

Via improves transportation systems by creating efficient digital networks for various clients, including urban and rural residents, corporate employees, students, and patients. Their TransitTech technology offers flexible mobility solutions that enhance convenience and efficiency while reducing costs, especially in student transit. Via also provides planning and scheduling services through their Remix platform, along with the Citymapper for Cities app, which offers insights to strengthen transit networks. The company's goal is to leverage digital technology to enhance transportation efficiency and improve the overall rider experience.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2012Year Founded

$862.9MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Consulting, HealthcareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

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.

Risks

Increased competition from AI-integrated transit solutions could challenge Via's market position.

Potential regulatory scrutiny may complicate Via's acquisition of Citymapper.

Expansion in underserved zones may face logistical challenges or community pushback.

Differentiation

Via transforms rigid transit systems into dynamic, on-demand networks.

Via's TransitTech serves diverse clients, from urban dwellers to rural residents.

Via's Citymapper for Cities app provides comprehensive passenger insights.

Upsides

Via's partnership with King County Metro addresses first- and last-mile transit needs.

Microtransit pilot programs with Summit County highlight Via's innovative solutions.

Via's potential acquisition of Citymapper could enhance its Mobility as a Service offerings.

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