Director Strategy & Operations, US Market Strategy

Job Description

DoorDash is looking for a Director on the S&O US Markets team to own the Regional Strategy & Operations execution in Florida.

Directors are strategic leaders within DoorDash. We’re looking for unicorns–people who can think strategically at the highest level while simultaneously managing the execution of the day to day actions necessary to achieve our goals. The ideal candidate has an aptitude for blending analytics and creativity to scope and solve complex problems, the ability to think about the short and long term goals of a market, and experience owning a P&L. They are self-starters, capable of leading multiple work streams to achieve the overall vision for the region.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will...

• Strategize – Consistently innovate and execute on short & long term strategies for the dasher, customer, and merchant operations within your region
• Analyze – Build analysis to understand your regional strengths and weaknesses, competitive pressures and opportunity areas
• Own - Analyze your P&L to identify investment opportunities, cost drivers and potential future revenue streams
• Build – Generate new business by exploring growth opportunities with new and current partners for the DoorDash Marketplace and other verticals.
• Advocate – Work cross-functionally with our Operations, Product, Engineering, Business Operations, Sales, BD, and Marketing teams to drive strategic initiatives and harness opportunities crucial to the growth of your region.
• Lead – Build & leverage your team to achieve your goals
• Experiment – Use data-driven decision making and sound business judgment to identify improvement opportunities, run tests, and innovate our business
• Operate – Figure out how to get from A to B–then actually make it happen.
• Grow – Help the business get 1% better every day.

We’re excited about you because...

• You are a self-starter – You have a bias towards action and are able to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing work environment.
• You are a problem Solver – You have a talent for synthesizing complex projects, can independently translate high-level goals into actionable plans, and enjoy implementing processes.
• You are naturally curious – You always look for ways to innovate and improve.
• You are an elastic thinker – You can operate at both the 10,000 foot level and at the 10 inch level.
• You are entrepreneurial – You crave responsibility and want to shape the vision and direction of the company. You’re comfortable owning a P&L
• You are a generalist – You seek exposure to different types of problems and want to try your hand at different sides of the business
• You are gritty – You roll up your sleeves and do whatever it takes to make things successful
• You are a relationship-builder – You can influence and motivate people at all levels across a variety of job functions.
• You are a leader – You can build a diverse team of strong performers, helping champion development of DoorDash’s future leaders
• You have 8 - 10+ years of experience in consulting, strategy, business development, operations, technology, banking, analytics or related experience; high-growth or early-stage start-up experience is a plus
• You have leadership experience , preferably having managed a team of at least 3 direct reports
• You have a proven track record of leading initiatives, hitting goals, and succeeding in a team environment
• You have an Excellent Excel skillset; SQL knowledge is a plus, but not required
• You have experience with P&L ownership (preferred)
• You have experience with marketplace businesses (preferred)
• You have expert communication and interpersonal skills

Why You’ll Love Working at DoorDash

• We are leaders - Leadership is not limited to our management team. It’s something everyone at DoorDash embraces and embodies.
• We are doers - We believe the only way to predict the future is to build it. Creating solutions that will lead our company and our industry is what we do -- on every project, every day.
• We are learning - We’re not afraid to dig in and uncover the truth, even if it’s scary or inconvenient. Everyone here is continually learning on the job, no matter if we’ve been in a role for one year or one minute.
• We are customer obsessed - Our mission is to grow and empower local economies. We are committed to our customers, merchants, and dashers and believe in connecting people with possibility.
• We are all DoorDash - The magic of DoorDash is our people, together making our inspiring goals attainable and driving us to greater heights.
• We offer great compensation packages and comprehensive health benefits.

About DoorDash

DoorDash is a technology company that connects customers with their favorite local and national businesses in over 4,000 cities and all 50 states across the United States and Canada. Founded in 2013, DoorDash empowers merchants to grow their businesses by offering on-demand delivery, data-driven insights, and better in-store efficiency, providing delightful experiences from door to door. By building the last-mile delivery infrastructure for local cities, DoorDash is bringing communities closer, one doorstep at a time. Read more on the DoorDash blog or at www.doordash.com .

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of the best and brightest from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.