Field Operations Manager

About this role

Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world. From changing a single person’s daily commute to reducing humanity’s collective environmental footprint — we’ve got huge goals.

As a Field Operations Manager on Via’s Transit-as-a-Service (TaaS) Operations team, you’ll be responsible for managing operations using our innovative technology platform. You’ll manage daily operations while driving continuous improvement and growth of our services.

**This is a fully in-person position with the expectation that you will be onsite 5 days per week**

What You’ll Do:

• Run the daily onsite operations of our service. You’ll make sure our operations run smoothly to provide our riders with safe, reliable, and accessible transportation.

• Make informed, real-time decisions about fleet, driver supply, compliance, rider needs, and unexpected issues - stepping in quickly to ensure continuously excellent and dependable service.

• Guide and support drivers - building strong relationships, addressing concerns, and ensuring they feel equipped to deliver great service.

• Turn rider and community feedback into tangible improvements, spotting patterns and collaborating with internal teams to make thoughtful and actionable operational improvements.

• Use data and technology to understand service performance, diagnose problems, and implement solutions that enhance efficiency and rider experience.

• Act as the operational bridge between city partners, drivers, and Via central teams to help bring the community's goals to life.

Who You Are:

• Operationally experienced, with a background in people management, logistics, customer service, or process-oriented work.

• Relationship oriented, earning trust from drivers, riders, teammates, and city partners through clear communication and follow-through.

• Hands-on and proactive, preferring to be in the field, learning the service firsthand, and solving problems where they happen.

• Tactical and strategic, able to problem-solve issues as they come up but also think long term about solutions to mitigate these occurrences.

• Mission driven, motivated by expanding access to transportation and improving how communities move.

• Based in the Seattle area, ready to be onsite 4–5 days a week.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Final salary will be determined by the candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills. Salary reflected does not include equity or variable pay, where applicable

• Salary Range: $70,000 - $78,000 / year

• We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including free medical plans and 401K matching.

Ready to join the ride?

Via is an equal opportunity employer.

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