<p>About the Role</p> <p>We're looking for a sharp, high-EQ operator to lead strategic planning and drive business-critical initiatives across Uber's rapidly growing Grocery & Retail organization across the US&C. As the Strategy & Planning Lead, you'll act as the quarterback of our planning process-turning complex challenges into actionable roadmaps, shaping growth priorities, and helping us allocate capital where it matters most.</p> <p>You'll partner directly with senior leadership and cross-functional teams across Product, Ops, Finance, and Marketing to deliver bold yet grounded strategy, while also leading and developing a high-performing team of 3-4 strategists. This role requires not just analysis, but ownership, influence, and execution. This is a rare opportunity to shape one of Uber's most competitive and fast-evolving verticals. You'll thrive here if you've got deep strategic chops, a strong commercial lens, and the ability to bring clarity to ambiguity.</p> <p><em>This is a hybrid role - our employees are expected to work from one of our incredible offices 2-3 days/week. We encourage our employees to work from our office on additional days if they desire to do so.</em></p> <p>What You'll Do</p> <ul> <li>Lead Strategic Planning: Own the annual and quarterly planning cycles for the Grocery & Retail business across US & Canada, identifying growth opportunities and aligning local execution with global priorities. </li><li>Drive Investment Strategy: Work with leadership to drive capital allocation decisions - how and where we invest across markets, GTM headcount, reliability levers, and merchant strategy. </li><li>Surface Strategic Insights: Conduct deep analysis of the competitive landscape, market trends, and internal performance data to influence strategic decisions and provide actionable insights. </li><li>Performance Tracking: Develop metrics and dashboards to track progress against goals, and lead regular performance reviews with leadership to ensure that the business is on track to achieve its objectives. </li><li>Activate Growth Initiatives: Drive strategic growth initiatives from 0-1, including growth and gtm strategy, business case development, and operational improvements. </li><li>Own Cross-Functional Execution: Collaborate closely with Product, Ops, Finance, and Marketing to develop and implement initiatives that align with the overall strategy. </li><li>Mentor & Lead: Manage and guide a team of high-performing S&P associates, setting a high bar for structured problem-solving, strategic thinking, and a connective tissue from thought to impact. </li><li>Thought Leadership: Provide thought leadership on the grocery and retail industry, sharing insights and recommendations with senior leaders across the organization. </li></ul> <p>Basic Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>6+ years of experience in strategy, business planning, and/or management consulting </li><li>Strong business acumen and financial literacy - comfortable leading strategic planning, and modeling tradeoffs/ROI. </li><li>Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving teams such as Product, Ops, Finance, and Marketing. </li><li>Demonstrated analytical skills, with experience in data analysis, financial modeling, and performance tracking. </li><li>Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and simplify complexity. </li><li>Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Experience in grocery, 3P platforms, consumer goods, or retail strategy. </li><li>People management experience, or proven ability to mentor and influence peers. </li><li>Hands-on experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a strong ownership mindset. </li><li>Expertise in SQL </li><li>MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field </li></ul> <p>For Chicago, IL-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$140,000 per year - USD$155,000 per year.</p> <p>For Dallas, TX-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$140,000 per year - USD$155,000 per year.</p> <p>For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$155,000 per year - USD$172,000 per year.</p> <p>For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$155,000 per year - USD$172,000 per year.</p> <p>For Washington, DC-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$155,000 per year - USD$172,000 per year.</p> <p>For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.</p> <p>Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.</p> <p>Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.</p>