Head of Product, Rider and Driver Apps

Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world. From changing a single person’s daily commute to reducing humanity’s collective environmental footprint — we’ve got huge goals.

As a Head of Product, Rider and Driver Apps at Via, you will be taking a significant leadership position, reporting directly to the CPO, responsible for overseeing the entire mobile platform at Via. The role has a global scope, with a focus on managing the rider and driver mobile experiences. The primary goal is to create a best-in-class mobile system that drives exceptional interaction and end value for customers.

What You’ll Do:

• Own the vision and strategy for our next-generation mobile platform - this is your opportunity to define how millions of riders and drivers engage with our product.

• Lead and scale a high-performing mobile product team, starting with a talented core group of five, with the potential to grow as we expand.

• Develop and execute a mobile roadmap that delivers seamless, intuitive experiences for both riders and drivers - two distinct user journeys, one powerful platform.

• Drive product innovation - use data, user research, and bold thinking to push boundaries and create mobile experiences that are not only functional but delightful.

• Create a flexible app strategy tailored to diverse market needs - imagine an “app of record” that becomes essential in each location we serve.

• Oversee everything from the front-end UI to the back-end systems, including robust API integrations and third-party partnerships.

• Hands-on involvement in design - collaborate closely on UI/UX, ensuring every interaction is smooth, intuitive, and user-first.

Who You Are:

• An experienced and exceptional leader with a track record of inspiring teams, shipping standout mobile products, and turning big ideas into scalable realities.

• 10+ years of product management experience across both fast-moving startups and large tech companies, giving you a sharp understanding of what it takes to move quickly and at scale.

• Proven track record of building mobile platforms at scale, used by millions

• Strong expertise in UI development, full-stack systems, and API integration, with the ability to clearly articulate product vision to both engineering and non-technical stakeholders.

• User-focused, thriving on solving real-world problems through user-first thinking, especially in high-engagement spaces like mobility, on-demand services, or marketplaces

Compensation and Benefits

• Final salary will be determined by the candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills. Salary reflected does not include equity or variable pay, where applicable

• Salary Range: $220K - $280K

• We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including free medical plans and 401K matching.

We’re Via, and we build technology that changes the way the world moves. We’re driven by a simple mission: to create modern and efficient public transportation systems that provide far greater access to jobs, healthcare, and education. With our best in class suite of products, we make transit thrive.

Our teams of world-class engineers, data-scientists, product managers, operations specialists, marketers, transit experts and more bring cutting-edge AI-powered software and innovative technology-enabled operations to our partners across the globe. Founded in 2012, Via builds solutions to digitize, automate, and enable data-driven decision making for entire transportation networks; fixed-route buses, microtransit, paratransit, school buses, autonomous vehicles, and more.

If you’re excited to be at the forefront of modernizing the future of transportation, are up for solving tough problems, and willing to become/already are a transit nerd, we are the place for you. Even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

Ready to join the ride?

Via is an equal opportunity employer.