Expansion Associate Principal

Via Transportation is a public mobility technology company that develops software and operational solutions for shared transportation networks. The company provides a comprehensive suite of products including microtransit, paratransit, student transit, corporate and campus shuttles, and health transportation services, serving cities, transit authorities, school districts, universities, healthcare providers, and corporations. Via's platform enables dynamic, on-demand routing and scheduling that maximizes vehicle utilization and reduces the number of single-occupancy trips on the road. By replacing inefficient fixed-route systems and private car trips with intelligent shared mobility, Via contributes to lower emissions and more sustainable urban transportation ecosystems. The company also offers Remix, a transit planning and scheduling platform, and has integrated Citymapper into its mobility-as-a-service offerings to help cities build more rider-centric networks. Via's mission centers on reimagining public transit to be more equitable, efficient, and accessible, ensuring that underserved communities gain reliable connections to jobs, education, and healthcare. What distinguishes Via is its combination of proprietary routing algorithms, real-time operations management tools, and in-house consulting expertise through Via Strategies, allowing it to serve both the technology and operational needs of transit agencies at scale.

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 an Expansion Associate Principal, you will launch new Via markets around the world and ensure the success of the day-to-day management of our partner deployments, while gaining exposure to operations, entrepreneurship, product and business development. This role requires a willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

What You’ll Do:

• Launch new Via deployments, take full ownership in ensuring every aspect of new deployments is executed on time at the highest possible quality
• Contribute to the strategic decision-making, rigorous project planning, and entrepreneurial approach required to set up Via operations in a new market
• Serve as the main point of contact for our partners, helping them develop and grow a fully operational on-demand transit system
• Manage product expectations and development, ensuring that our engineering team is getting the feedback they need to build the best product possible
• Tap Via’s in-house operational and marketing knowledge base to help partners get the most out our technology
• Adeptly interpret and utilize mass quantities of proprietary data to generate insights and make business recommendations that will ensure success for our partner services

Who You Are:

• Effective at managing multiple tasks simultaneously and comfortable taking on responsibility and working in an independent manner
• Meticulous and vigilant, with a high level of attention to detail
• Problem solver; you don’t accept the status quo and are always looking for creative solutions
• Excellent communicator with a knack for always finding the right tone
• Have a Bachelor's Degree and a record of exceptional academic achievement (minimum GPA of 3.5-4.0)
• 3+ years of work experience
• Demonstrated record of entrepreneurial achievement and/or leadership a plus

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: $85,000-$115,000 / 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.