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Assistant Operations Manager - Strategic Growth Pillars

Today Colombo, Sri Lanka

About the Role

Uber Sri Lanka is looking for a data-driven, commercially-minded leader to join our Mobility operations team. In this role, you will lead the charge on identifying and scaling "Strategic Growth Pillars". You will blend deep analytical rigor with creative marketing and negotiation skills to forge partnerships that strengthen our ecosystem.

What You Will Do

- Oversee Strategic Growth Pillars & Portfolio Expansion: Support the commercial success of the Strategic Growth Pillars, and drive the launch and scaling of new product innovations and specialized service categories in Sri Lanka, tailoring global strategies to fit local business and customer needs.
- Strategic Partnerships: Identify, negotiate, and manage potential partnerships for Mobility in Sri Lanka to drive user acquisition and brand affinity.
- Creative Storytelling: Develop compelling narratives that explain "the why" behind our products. Work closely with the Regional Marketing and Communications teams to design and execute integrated digital and Below-The-Line (BTL) marketing campaigns.
- Market Analysis: Analyze new market opportunities and macroeconomic trends to recommend where and how Uber should expand its footprint.
- Marketplace Optimization: Partner with regional teams to ensure that new growth pillars are supported by an optimized balance of supply and demand.
- Data-Driven Growth: Constantly monitor performance metrics, looking for ways to tweak and optimize the portfolio for better results and sustainable growth.

What You Will Need

- Experience: 5 years of experience in e-commerce, business management, operations, marketing, or tech start-ups. Specific experience in launching digital products and marketing campaigns is highly preferred.
- Education: University degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Economics, Engineering, Marketing, or Business).
- Analytical Power: A passion for working with data and numbers. You must be proficient in Excel/Google Sheets and capable of turning complex data into actionable growth insights.
- Communication & Negotiation: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence internal stakeholders and negotiate effectively with external partners.
- Execution Mindset: A solution-oriented approach with the ability to break down complex market problems into structured workstreams.

Preferred Qualifications

- Proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools.
- Fluency in Sinhalese and/or Tamil.
- Experience building high-impact communication materials for executive leadership.

Uber's mission is to reimagine the way the world moves for the better. Here, bold ideas create real-world impact, challenges drive growth, and speed fuelds progress. What moves us, moves the world - let's move it forward, together.

Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.

*Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to accommodations@uber.com.

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Client-provided location(s): Colombo, Sri Lanka
Job ID: Uber-158695
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-05-14T00:03:28

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program