Strategy Associate, Tenders and Proposals

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 on a mission to create public transportation systems that provide far greater access to jobs, healthcare, and education. Our platform serves as the technology backbone for modern transit networks, transforming antiquated and siloed public transportation systems into smart, data-driven, and efficient digital networks. With hundreds of agency partners around the world, Via is recognized as the leading transportation technology and service provider globally.

As a Strategy Associate, Tenders & Proposals, you'll help Via expand its impact across the DACH region by supporting the proposal and tender processes that enable new partnerships with public transit providers. Working within our Strategy Team, you'll keep documentation, tender pipelines, and submission processes organized and running smoothly, helping our team win the opportunities that create lasting impact for the communities we serve.

This is a hybrid role based in Berlin.  

About the Role:

• Scout tender opportunities across Europe, evaluating and translating relevant tenders and helping shape which opportunities Via decides to pursue.
• Drive the internal review process for new tenders, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to turn a "should we pursue this?" into a clear, well-informed decision.
• Lead proposal kickoffs, align stakeholders, and keep every workstream on track through submission.
• Project manage end-to-end proposal submissions, coordinating across Solutions Engineering, Legal, and Finance to pull together documentation, translations, approvals, and signatures under real deadlines.
• Own and maintain Via's administrative document library, ensuring critical documents remain current and readily accessible.
• Own communications through tender portals during the bidding process, helping craft and distribute responses to bidder questions that strengthen Via's position.
• Build and maintain a live overview of Via's partnerships and project history, ensuring teams have an accurate, up-to-date picture of every relationship.

About You:

• At least 2 years of experience, ideally in a fast-paced environment. 
• A track record of juggling multiple moving parts and deadlines You're naturally organized and detail-oriented - the kind of person who spots the missing piece before anyone else notices.
• You're a confident communicator who's comfortable chasing input and coordinating across teams, even when it means following up more than once
• You thrive in a fast-moving environment and enjoy bringing structure to complexity.
• Fully fluent in German and English - close to native or bilingual level in German is a must.

What We Offer:

• Becoming part of a company that was awarded for its commitment to social good
• Competitive compensation, including equity
• Hybrid work and a lovely office situated in the heart of Berlin, in Mitte
• Weekly team lunch and breakfast
• Company pension scheme (bAV) with a 20% employer contribution
• Urban Sports Club membership
• 30 vacation days a year

There has never been a more exciting time to be on the cutting edge of public mobility. Ready to join the ride?

Via is an equal opportunity employer.