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.
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