General Manager

Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world.

From changing a single person’s daily commute to reducing humanity’s collective environmental footprint — we’ve got huge goals.

As a General Manager on Via’s Operations team, you’ll be responsible for managing operations using our innovative technology platform.

You’ll manage a team of local field operators focused on daily operations, driving continuous operational and quality improvements, and growing our services.

This is a fully in-person position with the expectation that you will be onsite 4-5 days per week.

There may be a need for early mornings or evenings.

• Manage the daily onsite operations of our service. You’ll make sure our operations run smoothly to provide our riders with safe, reliable, and accessible transportation.
• Make informed, real-time decisions about fleet, driver supply, compliance, rider needs, and unexpected issues - stepping in quickly to ensure continuously excellent and dependable service.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle for drivers — scheduling, PTO approvals, daily inquiries, performance conversations, and adherence to workplace policies.
• Manage driver work schedules to ensure the appropriate amount of vehicles are in service at any given time to meet demand expectations.
• Act as the operational bridge between city partners, drivers, unions, community leaders, local organizations to help bring the community's goals to life.
• Use data and technology to understand service performance, diagnose problems, and implement solutions that enhance efficiency and rider experience.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, local and company policies, procedures and regulations on service operations.
• Lead, coach and develop an engaged team of drivers, fostering a collaborative, cohesive, and energetic environment.

• Experienced operations manager, with a minimum of 4-6 years of experience and hold a Bachelor's degree.