Uber is evolving the way the world moves. By seamlessly connecting riders to drivers through our apps, we make cities more accessible, opening up more possibilities for riders and more business for drivers. From our founding in 2009 to our launches in over 400+ cities today, Uber's rapidly expanding global presence continues to bring people and their cities closer. Uber Kenya is a taxi service that operates in Nairobi and Mombasa. It has become very popular due to their cheap rates. Uber clients do not need to travel to the Uber offices to get a taxi. You book online through the Uber app on your smartphone. Uber Kenya is a branch of Uber Technologies Inc which has its headquarters in California, USA. Available in more than 60 countries, Uber enables customers to submit trip requests via the Uber app on their smartphone. This request is routed to the nearest Uber drivers. Uber taxi do not charge any booking fees. The app gives a fare estimate upon booking. The final cost is based on traffic and the total distance traveled. You can pay Uber taxi Kenya with Mpesa or cash when you reach your destination. The exact amount to pay will be displayed to you and the Uber taxi driver. If you opt to pay with Mpesa, the Uber driver will provide the Mpesa number to use: You Mpesa the fare directly to the driverâÂÂs number. You need to have a valid Uber account to travel by an Uber Kenya taxi. Go to your smartphone, access the Uber Kenya app and set up your pick-up location. The Uber Kenya taxi app allows you to choose your preferred payment method. Then tap on Request a Trip.About the Role As a Driver Operations Manager, you will be the heartbeat of our supply growth and retention strategy. You are responsible for the end-to-end driver lifecycle—ensuring we have the right number of drivers on the road, a seamless onboarding experience, and a highly engaged community. You will blend data-driven strategy with "on-the-ground" execution to build a sustainable and satisfied driver partner network. What the Candidate Will Do: Supply Strategy & Growth Acquisition Strategy: Design and execute the roadmap for driver growth, utilizing diverse channels to ensure supply meets real-time market demand. Channel Management: Lead the Uber Hero Network and other referral programs to optimize acquisition costs. Fleet Partnerships: Identify, originate, and manage strategic fleet partnerships to scale supply in key territories. Onboarding & Funnel Optimization Funnel Management: Own the driver onboarding journey, identifying friction points to improve conversion rates from "Sign-up" to "First Trip." Compliance & Verification: Define document requirements for various product tiers; manage third-party vendors for background checks and document verification. Educational Programming: Design and facilitate Driver Information Sessions (on-site and digital) to set new partners up for success. Driver Engagement & Community Multi-Modal Communication: Lead the driver engagement strategy across CRM, social media, podcasts, and in-person roundtables. Feedback Loops: Establish robust mechanisms to capture driver sentiment and translate feedback into actionable product or operational improvements. Brand Advocacy: Act as the primary voice of the brand within the driver community, ensuring transparency and trust. Experience, Earnings & Retention Satisfaction Metrics: Monitor and improve Driver NPS (Net Promoter Score) and overall platform satisfaction. Value-Added Partnerships: Negotiate and manage partnerships (fuel discounts, vehicle maintenance, insurance) that boost driver take-home pay and reduce operational costs. Churn Mitigation: Analyze driver behavior to implement retention programs that keep top-tier partners active on the platform. What the Candidate Will Need: Min 3 years in Ops, Consulting, or Tech (Marketplace experience preferred) Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, or a related quantitative field. Data-driven mindset with advanced Excel skills (SQL preferred) High "Bias to Action," comfort with ambiguity, and expert presentation skills. Analytical & Logical Problem Solving: You don’t just report data; you use it to tell a story. You possess a deeply data-driven approach to identifying where problems exist, paired with the logical reasoning required to solve complex operational puzzles from the ground up. Strategic Communication & Storytelling: Beyond standard updates, you excel at building presentations with compelling storylines. You can translate raw metrics into a narrative that secures buy-in from C-suite executives, while maintaining the empathy and clarity needed to engage with individual driver partners. Adaptability & Bias to Action: You thrive in high-pressure environments and possess a natural bias to action. You are comfortable working with ambiguity, capable of making informed decisions and moving projects forward even when the roadmap isn't fully defined or regulatory landscapes shift. Operational Excellence: Proven experience managing complex workflows, 3rd-party vendors, or large-scale community networks. You have a "builder" mentality and a track record of improving efficiency in every process you touch.
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Operations Manager, Driver, Kenya At Uber
Pavago
Consulting
full time
Nairobi
Posted 2 hours ago
From KES 2,009