Lead, Strategic Initiatives

About The Role

We are looking for a strong mix of strategic thinking, executional drive and high familiarity with AI to accelerate analysis. You will answer some of our most challenging business questions and then drive execution on strategic projects. In this role, you will report directly to the General Manager for the Canada Delivery business. You will also be collaborating closely with cross-functional leaders covering Operations, Sales and Account Management, Marketing, Public Affairs, and Legal.

What You'll Do

  • Partner with the General Manager on the highest priority projects for Uber Eats in Canada
  • Utilize AI tools seamlessly to quickly diagnose opportunities for operational and business improvement and convert them into actionable plans
  • Assume a strategic and operational expert role working with a high degree of independence to drive outcomes over a broad part of our business with velocity
  • Collaborate with a highly cross‐functional stakeholder group including Sales, Account Management, Operations, Finance, Public Affairs, Marketing, and Legal and Central Operations teams

    • Basic Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, analytics, tech, finance, or a related field
  • Strong proficiency with AI tools to convert data into actionable insights
  • Business acumen - understand how different parts of our business are connected to identify opportunities and work tirelessly to improve those
  • Entrepreneurial spirit - willingness to challenge the status quo and move quickly to test and learn new strategies and tactics.
  • Able to balance priorities and move quickly
  • An ability to build deep relationships across a broad organization
  • High standards and a bias toward action

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous exposure in a high impact, high velocity role within the Tech industry

    • For Canada-based roles: The base salary range for this role is CAD $145,000 per year - CAD $161,000 per year.

    You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits.

    You may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation, as well as a range of benefits.

    Offices remain key to collaboration and Uber's culture. Unless approved for full remote work, employees must spend at least 50% of their time in-office. Some roles, like those at greenlight hubs, require full-time in-office presence.

    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.

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