Manager, Strategy & Planning, Uber Advertising

This is a unique opportunity that is not a purely strategic or purely operational role - it requires both. As a member of the Strategy & Planning team, this individual will act as a connective tissue across Sales Leadership, Strategy & Planning, Finance, Recruiting, and People teams to translate business priorities into actionable headcount plans, while also owning the systems, processes, and day-to-day mechanics that bring those plans to life. Own global headcount planning for the Ads GTM teams, translating business targets into structured, scenario-based workforce plansPartner with Sales Leadership, S&P, and Finance to align on investment strategy, hiring timelines, and prioritization across regions and segmentsBuild and maintain forward-looking models that incorporate attrition, internal mobility, and hiring capacityHeadcount Governance & Operating Cadence Highly detail oriented with the ability to ensure data is consistent, scalable, and reliable across complex, interconnected sources Experience working in complex, cross-functional environments with senior stakeholdersExperience in headcount planning, sales operations, or workforce strategy within a global organizationAbility to operate at both strategic and operational levels - from executive planning to detailed executionExperience driving structured planning processes (e.g., annual planning, quarterly reviews) Familiarity with tools such as Workday, recruiting systems, and finance planning toolsClear and concise communicator with the ability to translate data into actionable insights For Chicago, IL-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $146,000 per year - USD $162,000 per year. For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp.