Strategic Projects Lead at Uber

About the job

• We’re always changing the way people think about transportation. Not that long ago we were just an app to request premium black cars in a few metropolitan areas. Now we’re a part of the logistical fabric of more than 600 cities around the world. Whether it’s a ride, a sandwich, or a package, we use technology to give people what they want, when they want it.
• Drivers and couriers tell us time and time again that they hugely value the control over if, when, where, for whom and for how long they work. But choosing flexibility should not mean independent workers forgo access to basic protections
• Our platform has created access to independent work for drivers and couriers, this opportunity needs to serve the needs of drivers and couriers as much as it serves Uber. We are continually looking for ways to adapt our approach, with the following pillars being identified by our White Paper on “A better deal: partnering to improve platform work for all”, off the back of the following pillars:

Link: https://www.uber.com/global/en/about/reports/a-better-deal/

• Flexibility - the freedom to choose if, when, where, for whom and for how long to work
• Protections & benefits - access to a broad set of reliable social protections including for sickness and injury
• Earnings - fair and transparent earnings
• Growth - lifelong learning and development opportunities
• Voice - the right to be heard, with demonstrable action on feedback

This role requires thought leadership, internal and external stakeholder management, problem solving, project management in order to build and drive a clear vision on how quality independent work should look like in SSA.

What The Candidate Will Do

• Build Strategy - In conjunction with key stakeholders regionally and globally, flesh out the SSA wide strategy for work, prioritize, set measurable KPIs for executing against your goals.
• Collaborate & project manage - Coordinate with GM, Policy, Comms, Legal, Operations (especially Partner Engagement)
• Execute - You will be accountable for the coordination of the work strategy together with the GM

What The Candidate Will Need

• A minimum of 7 years professional experience. Members of our team have backgrounds in policy, law, consulting or have worked in entrepreneurial or startup environments
• Strong communication and collaboration skills - You are good at working with diverse teams, understanding different perspectives and building solutions together. You also feel comfortable dealing with external stakeholders like regulators and business partners across the region.
• Strategic Mindset - You are comfortable in the detail, but are also able to see the bigger picture and pivot strategically as the environment around you changes
• Demonstrated record of positively owning and leading initiatives and projects. You seek out problems and innovate ways to solve them. You have autonomy to make changes to Uber in your region, and possess the skills to push our product to be the best it can be.
• Creative solutions driven mindset and optimism - You have an operational mindset and strong drive for improvement to work to make Uber a better experience for drivers and riders. You see failure as an opportunity to learn and do things better.
• Ability to travel across Sub Saharan Africa as required
• Uber South Africa is strongly committed to diversity within its community.

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply!