About the Role

The Director of Global Strategy and Planning for Grocery & Retail will be responsible for setting the short and long term Strategy for one of our fastest-growing verticals and plays a central role in ensuring teams are focused on the right work to achieve our goals. You will lead a team of deeply analytical and strategic problem solvers, who collectively act as key thought partners for Susan (VP Grocery & Retail), Regional GMs, Product, Marketing, Customer Service and other cross-functional partners.

This leader will be central to the day-to-day operations and governance of the Global Grocery & Retail business, ensuring we are on track to our goals. This role will provide hands-on leadership to help design, prioritize, and implement projects to drive some of our fastest-growing regions as well as our largest markets to pursue sustainable competitive advantage. We're looking for someone who can set a vision and solve problems from 30,000 feet as well as dive deep into the details. This role will work across many functions and teams, in the regions and at our domestic and international headquarters.

What You'll Do

- Strategic Planning:

- Lead the development and execution of Uber Grocery's global strategic plan for the near and long term, aligned to Uber's Financial and Long Range plans
- Conduct market analysis to identify growth opportunities and competitive threats and develop plans with the LT to address them
- Develop a long-term vision and roadmap to achieve business objectives

- Business Analysis & Insights:

- Lead team of analysts to create data solutions and draw out insights to drive the business
- Analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitive landscape
- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and business metrics

- Cross-functional Leadership:

- Collaborate with product, marketing, operations, legal, finance, and other teams to align strategic initiatives
- Lead cross-functional projects to drive operational efficiency and scalability
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the division.

- Financial Planning & Budgeting:

- Oversee the development of financial models and forecasts and directly connect to OKRs
- Manage the division's budget, ensuring alignment with strategic goals in partnership with Strategic Finance
- Identify and evaluate potential investment opportunities and partnerships.

- Team Leadership:

- Build and lead a high-performing Strategy & Planning team.
- Mentor and develop team members, fostering professional growth and career development
- Promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment

- Stakeholder Management:

- Present strategic plans and updates to senior leadership and the Board of Directors
- Engage with external stakeholders, including investors, partners, and regulatory bodies
- Represent Uber Grocery at industry events and conferences

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in strategic planning or management consulting within the grocery, retail, or technology sectors

Preferred Qualifications

- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful business strategies
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Exceptional communication and presentation abilities
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree

About the Team

Grocery & Retail is a primary growth bet for Uber, bringing on-demand delivery of almost, almost anything to Uber Eats customers around the world. The Grocery & Retail team is scrappy, standing up Uber's Delivery business for everything outside restaurants, while leveraging the power of the Uber platform. Our vision is to deliver a better day for our users, ensuring that we have the right selection of merchants, a reliable experience, and a path to sustainable growth. We are excited to continue to take on this enormous opportunity and deliver double-digit growth for Uber.

For Chicago, IL-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$194,000 per year - USD$216,000 per year.

For Dallas, TX-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$194,000 per year - USD$216,000 per year.

For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$216,000 per year - USD$240,000 per year.

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$216,000 per year - USD$240,000 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](https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits).

Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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](https://forms.gle/aDWTk9k6xtMU25Y5A).

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.