Application Guide

How to Apply for Strategy & Operations Associate, Global Operations

at Via Transporation

🏢 About Via Transporation

Via Transportation is revolutionizing urban mobility by using advanced software to create efficient, shared transportation networks that replace traditional transit systems. What makes Via unique is their dual focus on technology and real-world operations, creating sustainable transport solutions that serve cities globally. Working here means contributing to tangible improvements in how people move through cities while using cutting-edge data analytics.

About This Role

This Strategy & Operations Associate role involves owning financial and operational targets for Via's global operations while developing scalable processes from the ground up. You'll be responsible for analyzing operational data to drive decisions, managing daily operations for service launches, and identifying workflow improvements. This role is impactful because you'll directly influence how Via expands its sustainable transportation networks across different markets.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve analyzing operational data from multiple cities using SQL and Tableau to identify performance trends, then developing strategies to improve service metrics. You could be creating new processes for upcoming service launches while troubleshooting daily operational challenges with local teams, then presenting data-driven recommendations to stakeholders about how to achieve quarterly targets.

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🎯 Who Via Transporation Is Looking For

  • Has 1-2 years of experience in operations, consulting, or analytics where they've demonstrated ownership of metrics and targets
  • Possesses exceptional academic achievement combined with technical proficiency in Excel, Tableau, SQL, and Python for data analysis
  • Can translate complex operational data into clear insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Is proactive in identifying process improvements and enjoys building scalable systems from scratch

📝 Tips for Applying to Via Transporation

1

Quantify your experience with operational metrics - specifically mention times you've owned monthly/quarterly targets and the results achieved

2

Highlight specific projects where you used Excel, Tableau, SQL, or Python to analyze data and drive operational decisions

3

Demonstrate understanding of Via's business model by mentioning how their technology transforms traditional transit systems

4

Show examples of building processes from scratch rather than just optimizing existing workflows

5

Tailor your resume to show both analytical skills AND operational implementation experience, not just one or the other

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Describe a specific instance where you analyzed operational data to achieve a financial or operational target', "Explain why Via's approach to transforming transportation systems resonates with you personally and professionally", 'Highlight your experience with process development, particularly building scalable systems from the ground up', "Connect your technical skills (SQL, Python, Tableau) to how they would help manage Via's global operations"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Study Via's current city partnerships and how their technology integrates with existing transit systems
  • → Research the specific challenges of launching shared transportation services in different types of cities
  • → Understand Via's business model - how they partner with cities versus private organizations
  • → Look into recent news about Via's expansion and how they measure success in different markets

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through how you would analyze operational data to improve service launch success rates in a new market
2 Describe a time you developed a scalable process from scratch to improve workflow efficiency
3 How would you balance achieving short-term operational targets with building long-term scalable systems?
4 What metrics would you track to measure the success of Via's transportation services in a specific city?
5 How would you communicate a complex data analysis about operational performance to non-technical stakeholders?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on data analysis without showing how insights translate to operational improvements
  • Presenting generic transportation industry knowledge without specific understanding of Via's technology platform
  • Claiming process improvement experience without concrete examples of building scalable systems from scratch

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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