Uber

Strategic Operations Lead, Consumer

Uber$146K — $162K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, or analytical roles
  • 1+ years of direct people management experience, or mentoring and managing junior team members
  • Experience in financial modeling, P&L management, or capital allocation
  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative, business, or technical field
  • Proven track record of leading cross-functional programs from problem definition to execution

Responsibilities

  • Define and optimize lifecycle investment strategies across acquisition and retention
  • Design and implement pricing experiments, iterating based on data-driven insights
  • Collaborate with Tech to build scalable pricing systems and lifecycle capabilities
  • Analyze consumer behavior trends to inform lifecycle strategy
  • Coordinate cross-functional initiatives for cohesive execution
  • Lead the Lifecycle & Pricing team while fostering a high-performance culture
  • Establish robust performance tracking frameworks for acquisition and pricing

Benefits

  • Eligibility to participate in Uber's bonus program
  • Potential equity award and other types of compensation
  • Participation in a 401(k) plan
  • Access to various employee benefits
Full Job Description
Job Description

About the Role

Uber Eats is transforming how people access food, groceries, and everyday essentials-making delivery faster, smarter, and more personalized. As part of the US & Canada Consumer Operations team, you will play a critical role in shaping how we grow, retain, and re-engage our consumer base through best-in-class pricing and lifecycle strategies.

We are looking for a highly strategic and execution-oriented leader to drive our Lifecycle & Pricing vertical. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, product, and financial optimization, and will be responsible for defining how we invest in acquisition and re-acquisition to drive overall consumer lifecycle progress, while building scalable pricing systems in partnership with Marketplace Tech.

You will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional partners across Product, Strategic Finance, Marketing/CRM, and Global teams to design and execute high-impact initiatives that drive sustainable growth and efficiency

Core activities will include:
  • Define lifecycle investment strategies and optimize budget allocation across acquisition, retention, and resurrection
  • Design and execute pricing experiments; evaluate performance and iterate based on data-driven insights
  • Partner with Tech to build scalable systems enabling next-generation pricing and lifecycle capabilities
  • Analyze consumer behavior trends (activation, churn, frequency) to inform strategy
  • Coordinate cross-functional and XLOB initiatives to ensure cohesive execution

What You'll Do
  • Lead the Lifecycle & Pricing team focused on consumer growth and pricing investments; mentor and motivate, fostering a high-performance culture, managing career development, and driving the team toward operational excellence goals
  • Own Lifecycle & Acquisition Strategy: Lead end-to-end strategy and execution across the acquisition (FTE / ELC) and resurrection and define and optimize capital allocation to support this
  • Build and scale lifecycle strategies to drive durable engagement and retention
  • Define and operationalize a comprehensive pricing strategy, serving as the foundation for future tech investments. Partner closely with Marketplace Tech to bring pricing innovations from concept to production
  • Own and evolve the Net Eater Fee (NEF) framework, influencing pricing decisions and broader investment strategy
  • Develop and execute XLOB strategies in close partnership with Mobility, Global teams, and Retail
  • Drive disciplined investment decisions, delivering measurable savings while enabling reinvestment into high-ROI growth opportunities
  • Establish strong performance tracking frameworks to monitor acquisition health, pricing performance, and ROI of investments
  • Serve as a key thought partner to tech leadership across Eater growth and Marketplace Pricing
  • Drive alignment across a wide set of stakeholders, including Product, Finance, Ops, and Marketing

Basic Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, or similar analytical roles
  • 1+ years of direct people management experience leading a team, or demonstrated experience mentoring and managing the output of junior team members.
  • Experience in financial modeling, P&L management, or capital allocation frameworks
  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative, business, or technical field


Preferred Qualifications
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional programs end-to-end, from problem definition through execution
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; fluency in SQL and Excel/Google Sheets to inform decisions
  • Sound business judgment with the ability to synthesize data into clear recommendations and timely decisions
  • Effective communicator able to align executive stakeholders and frontline teams around priorities and tradeoffs
  • Strong ownership mentality with a bias for action in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
  • Ability to balance attention to detail with strategic context, ensuring operational execution ladders up to broader goals

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Responsibilities

For Chicago, IL-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $146,000 per year - USD $162,000 per year.

For Dallas, TX-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $146,000 per year - USD $162,000 per year.

For Miami, FL-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $146,000 per year - USD $162,000 per year.

For New York City, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $162,000 per year - USD $180,000 per year.

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $162,000 per year - USD $180,000 per year.

For Seattle, WA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $146,000 per year - USD $162,000 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. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits.

About Uber

Uber Entertainment, Inc. is a privately held video game development company headquartered in beautiful downtown Kirkland, WA. Uber is currently developing Planetary Annihilation, a next generation real time strategy game of epic proportions.

Uber Careers

There has never been a better time to join our global team of Uber professionals—pioneers in the world of transportation and technology. Work you’ll do Join Uber’s industry-leading team to help drive forward the future of mobility and logistics for some of the world’s most dynamic cities and populations. Transform the way the world moves with the brightest minds at Uber, where innovation meets functionality to create solutions for everyday challenges. Lead from a unique position in the marketplace, at the intersection of technology, operational excellence, and user-centric design. Work with a global team of business and technology advisors to help clients and cities navigate their paths towards more efficient and sustainable urban transport solutions. Collaborate with a diverse group of Uber experts worldwide – a team dedicated to rethinking and improving the way the world moves. Introducing the Uber Innovation Hub We are building a market-leading team to pioneer advancements in transportation and logistics, ensuring Uber remains at the forefront of mobility solutions. Do innovative work Join a group of exceptional professionals where your skills in technology, leadership, and creativity can flourish. At Uber, innovation isn’t just a buzzword—it's the core of everything we do. Deliver targeted solutions through a depth and breadth of expertise and innovation that’s second to none, enhancing how cities, companies, and communities connect. Be part of a great team Engage with a wide-ranging technology stack and harness the unparalleled capabilities, global scale, and collective problem-solving skills of our diverse team. Future-proof your career Advance your career with Uber’s commitment to professional growth, offering extensive training, development, and certification support. Go as far as your ambition takes you with limitless job opportunities in a company that’s reshaping the world’s approach to transportation. Explore Uber’s approach to predictive maintenance ensures our fleet remains ready and efficient, reducing downtime and improving service reliability. Our end-to-end mobility solutions are transforming the way cities think about transportation, making Uber a key player in the future of urban mobility. The Uber Leadership and Innovation Alliance Our combined service capabilities, global scale, and joint solution development help overcome challenges and lead transformation in the transportation industry. Clients and cities around the globe look to Uber for new strategies and solutions to drive growth and innovation in the digital era. Stay connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interest. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players ready to redefine the world of mobility. SEARCH UBER JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who drive at Uber. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Uber.
Learn more about Uber
Size
29,300 employees
Market Cap
$48.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$6.7 billion
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+35.3%
Revenue
$11.1 billion
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