**About the Role** We’re looking for a strategic, analytical, and collaborative problem solver to support Uber’s Operating Cost Structure (OCS) efforts within the EMEA Mobility business. As an Operations Manager on the EMEA Central Operations team, you’ll play a key role in improving Uber’s cost efficiency and driving growth through the execution of high-impact initiatives. You’ll help identify and implement scalable solutions that simplify operations, improve margins, and strengthen cost control discipline across the region. This role is well-suited for someone who combines strong business acumen with analytical thinking and enjoys working cross-functionally to tackle complex challenges. You may have experience working in consulting, strategy, or operations, and are comfortable building business cases and influencing without formal authority. This is a unique opportunity to directly contribute to Uber’s economic performance and support a team focused on financial impact and operational excellence at scale. **What the Candidate Will Do:** - **Lead Cost-Saving Initiatives:** Deliver high-priority projects that reduce costs, working closely with Global, Product, and Operations teams. - **Expand Payment Options:** Support cash rollout across EMEA and help shape business cases for alternative payments. - **Drive Efficiency Improvements:** Identify opportunities to automate, simplify, and optimize processes across the region. - **Monitor Costs and Mitigate Risk:** Track cost trends, spot anomalies early, and drive quick corrective actions in collaboration with cost owners. - **Measure and Report Impact:** Monitor KPIs to measure cost savings performance vs. plan. - **Strengthen Operational Controls:** Identify risks early and help implement effective safeguards alongside risk owners. **What the Candidate Will Need / Basic Qualifications:** - 3–5 years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, finance, or related roles. - Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred, ideally in a quantitative or analytical field (e.g., economics, finance, engineering). - Demonstrated experience supporting cost-efficiency or margin improvement initiatives. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to draw actionable insights from data. - Comfortable navigating ambiguity and managing multiple projects in parallel. - Clear, concise communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams. **Preferred Qualifications / Bonus Points:** - Experience working on cost structure, margin improvement, or process transformation projects. - Familiarity with AI, automation, or productivity tools used to reduce operational overhead. - SQL proficiency or familiarity with building dashboards in tools such as Tableau, R, or Python. - Experience collaborating with global or cross-functional stakeholders, including Product, Finance, or Compliance. - Background in central operations, with exposure to portfolio management of strategic initiatives. Uber's mission is to reimagine the way the world moves for the better. Here, bold ideas create real-world impact, challenges drive growth, and speed fuelds progress. What moves us, moves the world - let’s move it forward, together. 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. \*Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to [accommodations@uber.com](mailto:accommodations@uber.com).