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Who is bird
Bird is a global team guided by a shared vision: to make cities more livable through safe, sustainable electric mobilityFrom our first e-scooter ride in 2017 to the thousands of rides taking place every day, our passionate team and award winning custom vehicles have helped riders complete hundreds of millions of carbon-free trips in more than 250 cities around the worldAnd we`re just getting started.
As a general manager, you’ll be responsible for the growth and success of bird in your citiesThis is one of the most challenging and rewarding roles at bird, requiring a diverse set of operational, analytical, marketing, community building, and leadership abilitiesYou’ll manage local teams dedicated to delivering a seamless experience to both riders and their communities and be an influencer of central bird teams and resources to help deliver on goals and build for scaleIf you are up to the task, able to think on your feet, manage through ambiguity/adversity of a quickly shifting and growing industry, and manage and develop high performing teams - all while delivering results, we want to speak with you!
Responsibilities
Deliver world class fleet operations within your cities, managing all aspects of local operations and optimizing for efficiency and utilization of bird vehicles
Own growth of the business, driving execution to boost rider base, rides, and revenue in a dynamic, highly competitive space
Build and develop strong relationships with senior cross-functional leaders (e.gMarketing, government relations, communications, data science, business development) and help define the goals and objectives of these teams at the local level
Identify and communicate local product needs to product/engineering teams and playbook and share best practices internally to build for scale across the organization
Remove blockers, solve problems, and find a path forward through ambiguity, operating a dynamic and rapidly growing business across urban footprints
Represent bird in the community, local media, and in communication with key city stakeholders
Recruit and build a thriving local ops team; you will be defining hiring needs and leading the hiring process while managing a growing team of fleet leads, fleet specialists, and fleet technicians
Create a fun, safe, collaborative, and high energy work culture while developing the next generation of leaders at bird
Requirements
Bachelor`s degree or equivalent
7+ years of operations management, business consulting, or related experience managing operations, building and developing diverse teams, optimizing processes, and delivering business goals
5+ years of managing a team
Preferred qualifications
Goal focused with a strong bias toward action
High eq, and proven ability to deliver outstanding results through others in a timely manner using a strong sense of focus, organization, and meticulous attention to detail
Entrepreneurial hustle and proven self-starter with owner’s mentality; some entrepreneurial experience is preferred
Data-driven mindset, strong business judgment, and proven ability to perform analysis, draw key insights, and form and execute a strategy
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build sustainable relationships, manage a team, influence stakeholders, and inspire others
Excellent organization and time management
Willingness to get your hands dirty, lead by example, and motivate teams both through in-person and remote management
Passion for bird, its role improving city environments, and an interest in the “share economy” and platform methodology
Impressive academic record, mba or advanced degree is a plus
Culture at bird
We`re an ambitious, smart and open-minded team that is passionate about our missionEach day is unlike the last, as we’re constantly moving forward, challenging each other, and working together to create the future of micro-mobility.
Perks up
We want people to succeed at bird, so we give our teams plenty of time off to relax and rechargeWe also offer a generous employer-paid healthcare package, childcare support, pre-tax spending accounts, mental health resources, a work from home stipend, a wellness stipend, and a whole host of other out of the box benefits that meet you where you are.
Bird is the world
Bird stands for a culture of inclusionWe celebrate different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives —encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to workWe have a diverse environment that empowers our team to feel comfortable when they voice their opinionsFor these reasons and more bird is a proud equal employment opportunity employerWe welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.
Sound like a place you’d like to work? sweetLet’s chat.
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