Director of Mobility Consulting

Overview Via is seeking a Commercial Strategy Director to lead the European Commercial Strategy team, build and lead Via's consulting business in Europe, and help develop and implement our European market approach. Day-to-day you will collaborate with city and transit agency partners to deliver forward-looking, integrated transit plans that combine fixed-route and on-demand modes, and you will conduct deep-dive studies to design and optimize mobility services around the world. You will also serve as a leader in Via's Berlin office, guiding decision-making and supporting Via's Commercial and Operations teams. Responsibilities Manage complicated, multimodal transportation analysis to help communities study and design forward-looking, intermodal transportation and transit systems. Solve complex transportation problems by identifying where and how on-demand transit can improve a multimodal network by providing a first/last mile service for a bus or rail line, optimizing coverage in areas with under-performing fixed-route service, or upgrading paratransit/dial-a-ride. Bring analytical rigor and planning expertise to Vias business development process by designing customized mobility services - public transit, paratransit and others - for potential partners (from major transit agencies to small cities) based on their geographies, land-use patterns, policy objectives, and budgets. Continuously optimize Vias partners service by providing detailed and action-oriented advice about quality of service, productivity, and fixed-route transit integration opportunities; you will help ensure the success of Vias global deployments. Carry out business development activities to support the growth of Vias consulting and planning business. Identify new product requirements that would allow Via to better meet the requirements of cities and transit agencies. Work with the Via and Remix technology team to develop, test, and market the new products to our partners. Manage a small team of Berlin-based transit strategists and planners. Collaborate with Vias global strategy team to develop, refine, and implement best practices around the world. Who You Are Passion for transportation and improving access to mobility in urban, suburban, and rural communities around the world. Communicate effectively in German (native-level) and English (fluent). French, Dutch or other European languages are a plus. Graduate-level degree in business, law, public policy, transportation or urban planning, or similar field. At least 7 years of consulting, transportation planning, or other relevant experience; youre comfortable project-managing complex strategic and spatial analysis, interacting with working level up to senior leadership at partner organizations, and are eager to apply your skills in new and exciting ways. Experience gathering, analyzing, and generating specific measures from a broad range of economic, demographic, and other data. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, especially the ability to break down and communicate complex problems to non-subject matter experts, and feeling comfortable representing Via in senior leadership conversations. What We Offer Joining a global employer with over 700 mobility deployments in 40+ countries Becoming part of a company that was awarded for its commitment to social good Competitive compensation including stock options A hybrid work and a lovely office situated in the heart of Berlin, in Mitte Weekly team lunch and breakfast Urban Sports Club membership 30 vacation days a year Were Via, and we build technology that changes the way the world moves. Were driven by a simple mission: to create modern and efficient public transportation systems that provide far greater access to jobs, healthcare, and education. With our best in class suite of products, we make transit thrive. Our teams of world-class engineers, data-scientists, product managers, operations specialists, marketers, transit experts and more bring cutting-edge AI-powered software and innovative technology-enabled operations to our partners across the globe. Founded in 2012, Via builds solutions to digitize, automate, and enable data-driven decision making for entire transportation networks; fixed-route buses, microtransit, paratransit, school buses, autonomous vehicles, and more. If youre excited to be at the forefront of modernizing the future of transportation, are up for solving tough problems, and willing to become/already are a transit nerd, we are the place for you. Even if your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities. Ready to join the ride? Via is an equal opportunity employer. Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time #J-18808-Ljbffr