Job brief: Launch Principal

What JoRoute checked · Checked by JoRoute

• Listed on Via's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (3 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-06.
• The apply link opens job-boards.greenhouse.io, the address Via's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: $120,000 to $165,000 a year
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: New York City; San Francisco · New York City · San Francisco
• Posted: 2026-06-26 · over 60 days ago

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Lead / staff. The title says "Principal".

Must have

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in operations, consulting, strategy, tech or a field with meaningful client accountability and a demonstrated ability to lead big projects and de…

Conditions

• This role requires a willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.

Main duties

• Own and manage launch of new Via services, from technology implementation to operational setup
• Lead a 30+ team of field operators and drivers during the launch transition, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and culture setting
• Build an operation where people feel accountable, supported, and proud of what they're delivering
• Partner & Stakeholder Management
• Own Via's relationship with the transit agency partner, a public entity with its own board, elected officials, and community accountability

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Across Via's 137 open listings, 53% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How Via hires

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