Senior Manager of Business Operations & Strategy, Lyft Autonomous

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. To do this, we start with our own community by creating an open, inclusive, and diverse organization.

We are seeking a talented Senior Manager of Business Operations & Strategy to join the Lyft Autonomous team. This role will sit at the intersection of business strategy, financial modeling, and performance optimization as we deploy autonomous partnerships on Lyft’s marketplace. The successful candidate will excel at building financial models, creating projections, and delivering data-driven insights to influence internal and external stakeholders. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a strong background in business strategy, financial modeling, and operations, we encourage you to apply.

This individual will report directly to the VP of Lyft Autonomous, Fleets, and Driver Operations.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of an industry in a high-impact role.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking team with a commitment to innovation and growth.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Business Modeling & Forecasting
• Design and build complex financial models to forecast business performance and analyze key financial metrics related to the health of autonomous deployments on our marketplace.
• Support company-wide planning by creating short-term and long-term projections, scenario analyses, and financial dashboards.
• Partner with leadership and key stakeholders to ensure models align with organizational goals and provide meaningful insights into business dynamics.
• Strategic Business Communication
• Prepare and deliver reports on financial and operational performance to senior leadership and external partners, translating data and insights into recommendations.
• Build and present business cases, financial forecasts, and outcomes to cross-functional teams and ensure alignment with the company roadmap.
• Make the case for investment decisions based on marketplace and financial insights.
• Data Analysis & Strategy Refinement
• Conduct in-depth analyses of internal and external data to identify opportunities for program growth and cost efficiencies.
• Collaborate across product, operations, and finance teams to refine business strategies based on quantitative insights and market trends.
• Monitor and interpret industry, market, and competitive trends to inform business strategy and operational planning.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner across Financial Planning and Analysis, Investor Relations, Product, Fleet, and Operations teams to support key initiatives and enhance company-wide acumen on autonomous deployments.
• Work closely with fleet operations teams to streamline workflows, improve efficiencies, and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on financial and operational matters, helping to drive data-driven decisions across the organization.
  

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in business operations, finance, or a similar analytical role, ideally within a high-growth tech environment.
• 3+ years prior experience with Autonomous Vehicles preferred
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis, with strong command of tools such as Excel, SQL, and data visualization software.
• Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex financial concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in working with senior leaders and external partners to drive business outcomes.
• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on detail, accuracy, and strategic thinking.
  
  

Benefits:

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Child care and pet benefits
• 401(k) plan to help save for your future
• In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Lyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program
  
  

Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco area is $156,000 - $195,000. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.