А chauffeur-hailing app Wheely is seeking a General Manager Russia.
Responsibilities
GM Russia will lead and scale Wheely in Russia. In this role, you will not only ensure operational excellence, but will also have your finger on the local market pulse; identifying new opportunities for growth, as well as building and maintaining critical partnerships. Your remit and span of control will be considerable, ensuring you are fully empowered to develop and manage market growth strategy across operations and much more, with the full support of HQ in London. You will also help across the Business Development function with commercial acumen and strategy. As the business owner for Russia you will develop new ideas relentlessly to push operational standards to the next level, shape the business model, and execute accordingly.
We are looking for a business all-rounder capable of leading complex multi-location operations functions while also supporting Legal and Finance with business judgement.
We are looking for a General Manager with a passion for innovation and a knack for problem solving, along with the ability to thrive in ambiguity while creating world-class customer experiences. In this critical strategic leadership role, you will be responsible for overall market performance and growth. The role requires a creative, big-picture individual who is excited to be accountable for your own team and P&L. This includes not only financial management but also team leadership across departments (including partnerships, operations, local marketing and government relations).
Reporting to VP Operations, GM Russia will be responsible for continuing to build a high performing team: Managing and growing our team of world class operational leaders. You will be responsible for shaping the organisation and defining hiring needs throughout Russia, while also setting the future strategy. You will be comfortable leading by example and establishing a fun, inclusive, and safe work environment.
Requirements
At Wheely, we always put the Customer First. You will have experience of delivering world-class and market-leading quality services at scale. As a craftsperson, you have experience in delivering quality solutions, visible to and valued by customers. You care about customers and your team and have delivered successful change for both.
You are a Builder – At Wheely, we build scalable solutions. We invest in long term solutions; innovating within our segment and seeking ingenious solutions to complex problems. We build solutions that earn customer trust and that will endure. You will have experience of product ownership throughout their lifecycle and are able to evidence transformational impact through successful delivery.
Communication: Able to communicate and listen effectively; great written and verbal skills. You share information and structure clear recommendations to central operations, business, product and engineering teams. You will also communicate with constructive candor; comfortable speaking truth to power. You provide constructive feedback; you seek, synthesize and act on feedback yourself.
Experience: You will have delivered success in prior leadership positions in a cross functional capacity. You have a minimum of 5 years of proven success in a demanding leadership role; shaping diverse teams, developing procedures, optimizing systems, and achieving benchmark operational goals. You exhibit a strong operational mindset. You show leadership by example. You’re able to motivate, inspire and create an inclusive, positive and supportive work environment.
Finally, you’re a culture carrier: you create a fun, inclusive, and safe workplace. You are able to demonstrate consistent, strong alignment in our mission and what we do.
Benefits
We offer a highly competitive compensation package, including bonuses;
The Wheely culture is one of equity for all, which means that you will be more than just an employee. You will be a co-owner
Monthly credit for journeys with Wheely;
Private health insurance (incl dental and travel);
Professional development;
Fresh fruits and snacks available at the office.
