The Expansion Principal will oversee the launch of new deployments, manage teams, ensure quality, and support partner development in various markets, while leveraging data for insights. Travel is required up to 2-3 weeks per month.
Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world. From changing a single person’s daily commute to reducing humanity’s collective environmental footprint — we’ve got huge goals.
As an Expansion Principal, you will launch new Via markets around the world and ensure the success of the day-to-day management of our partner deployments, while gaining exposure to operations, entrepreneurship, product and business development. This role requires a willingness to travel up to 60% of the time.
What You’ll Do:
- Launch new Via deployments, take full ownership in ensuring every aspect of new deployments is executed on time at the highest possible quality
- 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
Who You Are:
- Effective at managing multiple tasks simultaneously and comfortable taking on responsibility and working in an independent manner
- Meticulous and vigilant, with a high level of attention to detail
- Problem solver; you don’t accept the status quo and are always looking for creative solutions
- Excellent communicator with a knack for always finding the right tone
- 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
Compensation and Benefits:
- Final salary will be determined by the candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills. Salary reflected does not include equity or variable pay, where applicable
- Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 / year
- We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including free medical plans and 401K matching.
Ready to join the ride?
Via is an equal opportunity employer.
Via Los Angeles, California, USA Office
Los Angeles, California, United States, 91601
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