Strategic Proposals Lead

Strategic Proposals Lead Via is on a mission to create public transportation systems that provide far greater access to jobs, healthcare, and education. Our platform serves as the technology backbone for modern transit networks, transforming antiquated and siloed public transportation systems into smart, data‑driven, and efficient digital networks. With hundreds of agency partners around the world, Via is recognized as the leading transportation technology and service provider globally. As a Strategic Proposals Lead at Via, you will work to improve mobility by forging new partnerships with public transit providers through thoughtful, exceptionally‑written proposals. Working with Via’s executive leadership team, you will lead the proposal creation process from initial strategy setting through content creation, proposal submission, and project award. Throughout, you will deploy your deep knowledge of Via’s technical and operational strengths as well as your strategic insight and commercial judgment to ensure that each proposal successfully communicates Via’s ability to achieve potential partners’ transportation goals. Responsibilities Act as the lead writer for our most critical and complex commercial proposals, collaborating directly with senior leadership to generate deal strategies and high‑quality narratives for potential partners Partner with Partnerships, Expansion, Operations, and Finance teams to develop strategies for winning high‑stakes, competitive procurements Manage multiple competitive procurements in parallel, leveraging your exceptional project management and prioritization skills Review and provide feedback on the team’s proposals, deploying your familiarity with Via’s technology and operational capabilities, transit norms, and the latest innovations from across the industry Conduct regular data‑driven reviews of procurement performance and competitive dynamics with senior leaders across Via’s Executive, Partnerships, and Finance teams Prepare executive team members ahead of city and transit agency interviews Support the team’s workflows and processes, including content library and knowledge management efforts, while identifying opportunities to continuously improve the proposal process through automation and generative AI About You An exceptional writer and communicator with an instinctive appreciation for tone and structure and the ability to adapt your writing style for different audiences and genres A proven leader with a minimum of five years of experience deploying your editorial and management skills to generate successful proposals, publications, or other long‑form writing venues Strong commercial judgment; you can pay attention to key details in a complex project while relating each of them to the big picture in a coherent way Able to quickly switch gears to coordinate with teams across the company and team members from associate‑level to C‑suite An academic high‑achiever, preferably in the humanities, social sciences, or another field that requires regular long‑form writing and argumentation Passionate about urbanism and accessibility; you understand the importance of public transit and are motivated to improve worldwide access to mobility Compensation and Benefits Salary will be determined by experience, knowledge, and skills (equivalent to $115,000 – $165,000 per year) Equity or variable pay may be offered at the candidate’s level of responsibility Broader benefits include 401(k) matching, catered lunch on Wednesdays, and many other perks There has never been a more exciting time to be on the cutting edge of public mobility. Ready to join the ride? Via is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Via Transportation, Inc.