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Head of Strategy - India & South Asia

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Uber

Oct 22, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Consulting
    Business, Operations & Strategy

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, or a related field, with a deep understanding of the Indian e-commerce landscape. 5+ years of leadership experience, ideally managing both strategy and operational teams.
  • Proven ability to identify and unlock new business opportunities, with a strong capacity for critical thinking and a holistic approach to complex business challenges.
  • Demonstrated experience in building and executing growth strategies, driving both short-term wins and long-term scalability.
  • Comfort with ambiguity, with a natural inclination for structuring and simplifying complex problems.
  • Ability to balance attention to detail with swift execution, ensuring a high standard of delivery while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Strategy Development and Business Planning: Collaborate with the leadership team to define, align, and refine the long-term strategic vision for the InSA Mobility business. Lead the annual/bi-annual business planning processes, including developing priorities, OKRs, forecasts, and operational cadences to inform the leadership and organization about the business' trajectory.
  • Competitive Intelligence: Oversee the end-to-end competitive analysis for the region, delivering insights that inform a clear understanding of the competitive landscape at both regional and market levels.
  • Business Forensics: Manage regional governance, including monthly and quarterly business reviews. Conduct deep dives into business performance to identify long-term trends and opportunities.
  • Program & Project Management and Exec Comms: Support and drive strategic initiatives across the region, including incubating new strategic bets and partnerships. Drive strategic conversations with APAC and global leadership, ensuring InSA priorities are covered in global forums. Take ownership of aligning key initiatives and influencing global roadmaps.
  • Team Leadership & Development: Mentor and develop your team, fostering a high-performance culture and elevating the output of team members.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Head of Strategy - India & South Asia role?

The primary focus is to drive the strategic direction of the InSA Mobility business, coordinating efforts across various functions and managing a team to shape, drive, and execute strategy in a rapidly evolving environment.

What types of experience are required for this position?

Candidates should have 10+ years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, or a related field, with a deep understanding of the Indian e-commerce landscape, as well as 5+ years of leadership experience.

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

Key responsibilities include strategy development and business planning, competitive intelligence, business forensics, program and project management, and team leadership and development.

Who does the Head of Strategy report to?

The Head of Strategy will report to the Head of Strategy & Planning for APAC.

How does this role contribute to the company’s growth and innovation?

This role contributes by defining and refining long-term strategic vision, overseeing competitive analysis, managing governance processes, driving strategic initiatives, and aligning local priorities with global strategies.

What qualifications are preferred for applicants?

Applicants should demonstrate a strong capacity for critical thinking, experience in building and executing growth strategies, and an ability to handle complex business challenges in a structured manner.

Is team leadership a requirement for this position?

Yes, mentoring and developing a team, fostering a high-performance culture, and elevating team output are key aspects of the role.

What kind of travel is expected in this role?

The job may require travel for meetings and collaboration with regional and global teams, although the specifics would depend on business needs.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, the role emphasizes team development and mentorship, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth.

How does the company view competitive intelligence?

Competitive intelligence is seen as crucial for informing strategic decisions, with the Head of Strategy expected to oversee comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape.

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Uber

We reimagine the way the world moves for the better.

Technology
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2009
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are Uber. The go-getters. The kind of people who are relentless about our mission to help people go anywhere and get anything and earn their way. Movement is what we power. It’s our lifeblood. It runs through our veins. It’s what gets us out of bed each morning. It pushes us to constantly reimagine how we can move better. For you. For all the places you want to go. For all the things you want to get. For all the ways you want to earn. Across the entire world. In real time. At the incredible speed of now. The idea for Uber was born on a snowy night in Paris in 2008, and ever since then our DNA of reimagination and reinvention carries on. We’ve grown into a global platform powering flexible earnings and the movement of people and things in ever expanding ways. We’ve gone from connecting rides on 4 wheels to 2 wheels to 18-wheel freight deliveries. From takeout meals to daily essentials to prescription drugs to just about anything you need at any time and earning your way. From drivers with background checks to real-time verification, safety is a top priority every single day. At Uber, the pursuit of reimagination is never finished, never stops, and is always just beginning.

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  • Go get it

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    Make magic in the marketplace. The trip is where the marketplace comes to life. The earner, rider, eater, carrier and merchant are the people who connect in our marketplace - and we see every side. This requires judgment to make difficult trade-offs, blending algorithms with human ingenuity, and the ability to create simplicity from complexity. When we get the balance right for everyone, Uber magic happens.

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  • See the forest and the trees

    Know the details that matter. Building for the intersection of the physical and digital worlds at global scale requires seeing the big picture and the details. Knowing the important details can change the approach, and small improvements can compound into enormous impact over time.

  • One Uber

    Bet on something bigger. It’s powerful to be a part of something bigger than any one of us, or any one team. That’s why we work together to do what’s best for Uber, not the individual or team. We actively support our teammates, and they support us - especially when we hit the inevitable bumps in the road. We say what we mean, disagree and commit, and celebrate our progress, together.

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Benefits

  • Comprehensive Healthcare

  • Flexible Work

  • Uniquely Uber

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