Job Description

At Lyft, our mission is to improve peoples lives with the worlds best transportation. To do this, we start with our own community by creating an open, inclusive, and diverse organization.
Manager-level problem solver and program driver who has a demonstrated track record of connecting business goals to technology solutions and operational requirements. The Strategic Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying and driving delivery programs, providing leadership, and launching initiatives in line with Lyfts delivery strategy. This role requires the ability to work cross functionally, and across many stakeholders to drive success. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional who seamlessly interfaces with internal and external parties. They will report to the Director of Strategic Business Development.
Responsibilities:

Drive large scale, multi-party initiatives for delivery partners
Provide end to end partner management and operationalization structure across client, subcontractor and internal teams, including setting and tracking KPIs, scope, timeline and risk mitigation 
Partner with technical and product leadership to foster innovation and drive execution
Own business partner/sub contractor arrangements and manage key financial milestones
Identify delivery specific requirements and work with Lyft product and operations to bring to fruition
Bring understanding of the delivery industry and key players in the market
Operate with a research-based lens on delivery engagements to identify and execute opportunities

Experience:

5+ years experience in the courier/Last Mile Delivery industry, with expertise in business development, systems integration, and/or technology consulting
Experience in managing complex programs or strategic partners
Experience in Strategic Planning and Forecasting
You are data driven and can understand the research process and collection of complex data sets
Experience conducting Internal Business Reviews with Executive Leadership
Experience managing and influencing cross-functionally with multiple levels of seniority and functional areaa

Benefits:

Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Mental health benefits
In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have unlimited paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
401(k) plan to help save for your future
18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
Pre-tax commuter benefits
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Lyft is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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.