About this role
About the Role
The Commercial Strategy team within Delivery Commercial Operations helps Commercial and DCO Leadership make faster, better decisions. We define commercial strategy, develop and maintain the commercial growth thesis, diagnose performance, and turn insight into clear strategic recommendations. We translate those recommendations into planning inputs that inform how the organization prioritizes growth, investment, capacity, and coverage.
The Strategy & Planning Associate will own defined commercial strategy workstreams within a broader strategic question, using data and structured problem solving to answer important business questions. This person will work with senior team members and cross-functional partners to diagnose performance, build recommendations, and prepare decision-ready materials for different forums.
This role is designed for a high-potential strategist who can bring structure to a defined problem, execute rigorous analysis, communicate clearly, and progressively take on broader ownership.
What You'll Do Structure defined business questions, clarify hypotheses, and execute analytical workplans with framing guidance from senior membersOwn defined diagnostic workstreams that identify performance drivers, constraints, and intervention opportunitiesTranslate findings into clear recommendations and practical planning inputsUse SQL and other analytical tools to extract, validate, and interpret data; identify trends, outliers, and root-cause hypothesesSynthesize quantitative and qualitative evidence into concise findings, implications, and proposed next stepsOwn defined components of recommendations, performance reviews, planning inputs, and analysesPartner effectively with Commercial, Sales Planning, Finance, Operations, Product, and regional or LOB teams on clearly scoped workMaintain reusable analyses, assumptions logs, intervention trackers, and documentation with a high standard of accuracyUse AI tools to accelerate research, automate repetitive steps, improve synthesis, and create reusable workflows, while verifying outputs and clearly disclosing material useYou can expect high pace and high ambiguity in the role, usually solving questions that we are facing for the first time or taking a new lens to others, the speed and bar in the role is high Basic Qualifications 2+ years of experienceBachelor's degree or equivalent practical experienceProficient SQL skills, including the ability to query, join, transform, and validate business datasets Preferred Qualifications Experience in strategy, operations, consulting, or financeExperience with marketplace or platform businesses and exposure to commercial performance questionsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into clear business implicationsClear written and verbal communicationDemonstrated ability to manage details, meet commitments, and work effectively across teamsCuriosity, sound judgment, and comfort operating in a fast-moving environment with incomplete informationWorking knowledge of Python, data visualization, experimentation, or process automationAI Expectations: AI fluency is evaluated through operating judgment rather than tool familiarity. Strong candidates use AI to improve speed and quality, disclose material use, verify outputs, protect confidential information, and explain where human judgment changed or overrode the tool's output. The recommendation and its defensibility remain the candidate's responsibility For Chicago, IL-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $95,500 per year - USD $106,000 per year.
You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits. Ready to Ride? This isn't the kind of place where you follow a playbook - it's where you help write one. If you're driven by impact, energized by challenge, and ready to shape how the world moves - we'd love to hear from you. You may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation, as well as a range of benefits. Explore our benefits. Offices remain key to collaboration and Uber's culture. Unless approved for full remote work, employees must spend at least 50% of their time in-office. Some roles, like those at greenlight hubs, require full-time in-office presence. Ask your Recruiter for details about this role's requirements. Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.