Sr Strategy & Planning Associate - Catering and Large Orders

Sr Strategy & Planning Associate - Catering and Large Orders Department: Operations Team: Strategy & Planning Location: New York, United States Type: Full-Time > About the Role > Uber is building its next $1B+ growth engine in Catering and Large Orders. This role is for a high-ownership operator who wants to help build that business from the ground up. > > You will work at the intersection of marketplace strategy and hands-on execution — identifying where the model breaks, determining what needs to be built, and helping scale the solutions that unlock growth. This is a zero-to-one to scale opportunity focused on building durable foundations, not just running projects. > > The right candidate is energized by complex problems, comfortable operating with partial information, and motivated by seeing ideas turn into measurable business results. > > What You’ll Do - Identify structural marketplace constraints (supply gaps, quality issues, operational friction) and define clear action plans - Launch and scale targeted initiatives to improve catering supply quality, depth, and differentiation - Design and run pilots and experiments to validate new supply models, merchant value propositions, and operational approaches - Build repeatable processes, playbooks, and performance metrics to support sustainable expansion - Partner with Product, Ops, Sales, Finance, and Regional teams to operationalize solutions - Monitor performance and course-correct quickly based on data and real-world feedback > Basic Qualifications - 5+ years of experience in a high-growth, marketplace, consulting, strategy, or operations environment - Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from idea through execution - Strong understanding of marketplace mechanics, including supply-demand balance and unit economics - Highly proficient in SQL with the ability to independently analyze data and extract actionable insights - Structured problem-solving skills and strong business judgment - Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment without direct authority > Preferred Qualifications - Experience contributing to the launch or