Uber Strategy & Planning Lead US C Grocery Retail 

United States, West Virginia 

618240340

What You’ll Do

• Lead Strategic Planning: Own the annual and quarterly planning cycles for the Grocery & Retail business across US & Canada, identifying growth opportunities and aligning local execution with global priorities.
• Drive Investment Strategy: Work with leadership to drive capital allocation decisions - how and where we invest across markets, GTM headcount, reliability levers, and merchant strategy.
• Surface Strategic Insights: Conduct deep analysis of the competitive landscape, market trends, and internal performance data to influence strategic decisions and provide actionable insights.
• Performance Tracking : Develop metrics and dashboards to track progress against goals, and lead regular performance reviews with leadership to ensure that the business is on track to achieve its objectives.
• Activate Growth Initiatives: Drive strategic growth initiatives from 0-1, including growth and gtm strategy, business case development, and operational improvements.
• Own Cross-Functional Execution: Collaborate closely with Product, Ops, Finance, and Marketing to develop and implement initiatives that align with the overall strategy.
• Mentor & Lead: Manage and guide a team of high-performing S&P associates, setting a high bar for structured problem-solving, strategic thinking, and a connective tissue from thought to impact.
• Thought Leadership: Provide thought leadership on the grocery and retail industry, sharing insights and recommendations with senior leaders across the organization.

Basic Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in strategy, business planning, and/or management consulting
• Strong business acumen and financial literacy - comfortable leading strategic planning, and modeling tradeoffs/ROI.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving teams such as Product, Ops, Finance, and Marketing.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, with experience in data analysis, financial modeling, and performance tracking.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and simplify complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in grocery, 3P platforms, consumer goods, or retail strategy.
• People management experience, or proven ability to mentor and influence peers.
• Hands-on experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a strong ownership mindset.
• Expertise in SQL
• MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field

For Chicago, IL-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$140,000 per year - USD$155,000 per year.

For Dallas, TX-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$140,000 per year - USD$155,000 per year.

For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$155,000 per year - USD$172,000 per year.

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$155,000 per year - USD$172,000 per year.

For Washington, DC-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$155,000 per year - USD$172,000 per year.