About the Role
As Sr. Strategy & Planning Associate, you will support the ongoing strategic business planning process and governance. You will provide data-based recommendations for decision making on key strategic initiatives that will transform our Central Europe [CE] business. Strategy & Planning Associates play an integral role in driving business performance, strategic direction, and insights/intelligence.
What You Will Do
- Strategic Advisory: Serve as a strategic advisor to the Central Europe Delivery leadership team on top-of-mind strategic initiatives, taking ownership of end-to-end problem statements, influencing critical stakeholders, and driving decisions at the highest levels of the organization.
- Planning & Governance: Own & drive governance and planning initiatives for the Central Europe Business, ensuring alignment with regional / global approaches and objectives & ensuring strong representation of the business in critical forums.
- Market Research: Conduct extensive market and industry research to understand macroeconomics, industry trends, and the competitive landscape, driving actionable insights from data and facts.
- Analytical Leadership & Structured Problem Solving: Tackle complex, ambiguous challenges using structured frameworks and first-principles thinking. Apply robust data analysis and business logic to break down problems, identify root causes, turn data into compelling narratives and generate actionable solutions
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with local, regional, and global teams (Operations, Product, Legal, Policy, Finance, Tax, etc.) to design, launch, and execute cross-functional programs aimed at achieving critical business outcomes.
- Zero to One Initiatives: Take top-of-mind strategic initiatives from zero to one, building them from the ground up and guiding them through to successful implementation.
- Stakeholder Influence and Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders, effectively influencing and managing their expectations to ensure alignment and support for strategic initiatives.
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Your Background
- 4-5+ years of experience in strategy, operations, or consulting.
- Fluent English is essential. German and/or Polish is a big plus.
- A self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and excels at tackling unprecedented challenges in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to translate complex issues into clear, concise, and practical solutions.
- A high degree of analytical acumen;proficiency in Google Sheets and SQL is a plus.
- Outstanding communication and storytelling abilities to articulate complex ideas and concepts in a compelling and engaging manner.
- High degree of business and financial acumen and skill using analytics to solve problems.
- Genuine interest and fascination with the online food delivery industry and desire to understand each aspect of the marketplace and Uber's business strategy.
- Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to project management, driving the successful completion of complex programsExceptional collaboration and relationship-building skills, working effectively with diverse stakeholders, including cross-functional business leaders.
We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let's move the world 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.