Strategy & Planning Lead, Global Delivery

About the Role

Uber is transforming how people get what they need, when they need it. Our Global Delivery business is a primary growth pillar of this vision, and as the Strategy & Planning Lead, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of this sector.

This role is designed for a sharp, high-EQ operator to lead strategic planning and drive business-critical initiatives across Uber's rapidly growing global footprint. You will act as the "quarterback" of the planning process-turning complex challenges into actionable roadmaps, shaping growth priorities, and helping us allocate capital where it matters most.

You will partner directly with senior leadership and cross-functional teams across Product, Ops, Finance, and Marketing to deliver bold yet grounded strategy. This role requires a unique blend of deep analytical chops and the ability to influence global execution.

What You'll Do:

• Lead Strategic Planning: Own the annual and quarterly planning cycles for Global Delivery, identifying growth opportunities and aligning local execution with global priorities.
• Capital Allocation: Work closely with leadership to drive investment strategy, determining how and where we invest across markets, GTM headcount, and reliability levers to maximize ROI.
• Cross-Portfolio Delivery Strategy: Develop a cohesive strategy that bridges various delivery segments (e.g., Grocery, Retail, Restaurant), ensuring that investments and initiatives are aligned across the entire delivery portfolio.
• Business Analysis & Insights: Conduct deep analysis of market trends, the competitive landscape, and internal performance data to inform strategic decisions and provide actionable insights.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with key teams including Product, Operations, Finance, and Marketing to implement initiatives that align with the overall global strategy.
• Performance Tracking: Develop metrics and dashboards to track progress against goals, leading regular performance reviews with leadership to ensure objectives are met.
• Mentor & Lead: Manage and guide a high-performing team, setting a high bar for structured problem-solving and strategic thinking.

Basic Qualifications

• 6-7+ years of experience in strategy, business planning, or management consulting, preferably within the tech or e-commerce industries.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in strategy or business planning.
• Strong business acumen and financial literacy, with comfort in modeling tradeoffs and ROI.
• Proven ability to lead strategic planning processes and drive business analysis.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving Product, Ops, Finance, and Marketing.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience in grocery, 3P platforms, or consumer goods strategy.
• Proven track record of driving growth initiatives or market entry strategies in a global environment.
• People management experience with a proven ability to mentor and influence peers.
• Expertise in SQL.
• MBA or advanced degree in a related field.

For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$186,000 per year - USD$207,000 per year.

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$186,000 per year - USD$207,000 per year.

For all US locations, 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. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.

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 fuels progress. What moves us, moves the world - let's move it forward, together.

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.

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.

Client-provided location(s): San Francisco, CA, New York, NY

Job ID: Uber-153200

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-01-17T00:32:16