**About the Role** We’re looking for a strategic, analytical, and collaborative problem solver to lead Uber’s Operating Cost Structure (OCS) efforts within the EMEA Mobility business. As a **Sr. Operations Manager** in the EMEA Central Operations team, you will own the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of high-impact initiatives that unlock scalable growth and improve Uber’s cost efficiency. This includes driving process simplification, automation, resource optimization, and risk reduction across the region. You’ll lead cross-functional programs that directly influence Uber’s bottom line and help shape the future of operational excellence at scale. The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen with sharp analytical skills and a track record of delivering measurable results. You may have previously analyzed P&Ls or led cost transformation efforts as a consultant, investor, or operator. Just as importantly, you’re comfortable working across diverse teams and can influence without authority to move complex initiatives forward. This role is an opportunity to drive real impact on Uber’s financial performance and play a key role in shaping our economic performance strategy across EMEA. **What the Candidate Will Do:** - **Own the OCS Program:** Lead the OCS program end-to-end. Build and maintain a clear roadmap, coordinate execution, and act as the main point of contact across teams, including Finance, Product, CommOps, and Operations. - **Deliver Cost-Efficient Growth:** Work with global and regional partners to identify and implement impactful, sustainable cost-saving initiatives that align with business goals. - **Drive Operational Transformation:** Simplify and standardize processes across EMEA to reduce complexity and scale operations. Use automation and AI to eliminate inefficiencies and improve outcomes. - **Boost Capacity & Productivity:** Free up resources by automating tasks and shifting work to cost-effective centers (e.g., COEs, GSS), enabling teams to focus on higher-value activities. - **Monitor Performance & Improve Continuously:** Track program performance through clear KPIs and regular reviews. Identify opportunities to improve through analysis and data-driven insights. - **Manage Risk & Strengthen Controls:** Proactively identify risks and collaborate with the risk owners to implement strong, effective controls. **What the Candidate Need / Basic Qualifications:** - 5+ years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, finance, or general management roles. - Master’s degree preferred, ideally in a quantitative field (e.g. finance, economics, statistics, or engineering). - Experience leading cost-saving or operational efficiency initiatives that impact EBITDA. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; confident using data to make decisions and build business cases. - Hands-on experience driving operational transformation—process design, automation, or improvement (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma). - Proven ability to manage complex programs and multiple projects in parallel. - Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management—able to align diverse teams around shared goals **Preferred Qualifications / Bonus Points:** - Familiarity with AI or automation tools, especially where used to improve efficiency or reduce cost. - Comfortable querying data using SQL and building models or dashboards in R, Python, or Tableau. - Experience working with Product teams to shape or launch new solutions. - Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Tax, Legal, or Compliance. - Background in central or local operations, especially managing a portfolio of 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).