Via Transportation

Strategy & Operations Principal, Vehicle Operations

Via Transportation · New York, NY
New York, NY $130K–$165K Posted 2026-07-09
Salary
$130K–$165K
Type
Full-time
Experience
6+ yr

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 a Strategy & Operations Principal you will lead a diverse array of projects directly impacting Via’s Vehicle Operations. You will set strategy, develop partnerships, lead end-to-end projects and own outcomes in areas including financial and operational analyses, process improvement, new product development and launch, and more.

  • *This role is based in NYC with a 3x per week office requirement.**

What You’ll Do:

  • Drive targets: Own the achievement of monthly, quarterly and annual operations and financial targets by developing and implementing innovative strategies
  • Strategic impact: Engage in strategic decision-making, rigorous project planning, and employ an entrepreneurial mindset to continually evolve Via’s operations
  • Operational excellence: Manage essential aspects of daily operations to ensure successful service launches and smooth ongoing operations
  • Data analysis: Perform detailed analyses to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with teams across the organization, including Product, Partner Success, Sales, Expansion, and Operations, to deliver projects and support impact for our partners and riders
  • Product innovation: Ideate and support product development initiatives, oversee new feature rollouts and conduct analysis alongside our Data and Product teams
  • Strategic partnerships: Develop and nurture strategic partnerships to achieve Via’s growth and operational objectives

Who You Are:

  • Minimum of 6+ years of work experience
  • Have a Bachelor’s Degree with a record of exceptional academic achievement
  • Effective communicator: You excel in conducting complex analyses and can distill key insights for various audiences, with a knack for finding the right tone
  • Project ownership: Effective at managing multiple tasks simultaneously and comfortable taking on responsibility and working in an independent manner
  • Collaborative team player: Skilled at generating buy-in and working effectively within a multi-team, multi-geography organization.
  • Detail oriented: Meticulous and vigilant, with a high level of attention to detail
  • Technically proficient: Comfortable with analytical tools such as Excel, Tableau, SQL, and Python, with a desire to further enhance your skills.
  • Marketing experience and experience with data analytics is 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: $130,000 - $165,000 / 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.

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Via Transportation

Via Transportation

Transit Tech · Public · New York City, USA

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Via Transportation provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that transforms antiquated public transportation systems into smart, data-driven, and efficient digital networks. The company builds routing and operations software to improve intra-campus mobility, health transportation, and public transit operations.
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