Head of Launch Team (вакансія неактивна)

Uklon is a product IT company which develops a leading ride-hailing service. Daily, the powerful Uklon team pumps up one of the largest infrastructures on the market of Ukraine and abroad ensuring the interaction between drivers and riders.

We create a high-load product behind which there are ambitious technological challenges, continuous innovations and non-trivial moves. Our work framework is to test new hypotheses, push our ideas and use the latest tech stack.

So, take up the gauntlet and come into play with the world giants on equal footing! Let’s transform the industry together!

Join us as a Head of Launch Team in Ukraine or abroad (if you have an approval to go abroad).

Hiring process:

First meeting, interview with a Hiring Manager, test assignment (we value your time and efforts, thus, we pay for the performed TA), final interview.

What do we offer for this position:
• lead the launch of new markets and to be a part of expansion management team
• opportunity for fast development of your hard and soft skills
• increase your level of competence in realizing business opportunities
• access to the digital workplaces and collaboration
• immersing in a company culture that finds each employee significant and valuable and those, who can influence processes

How can you influence the company’s development:

• analysis of new markets and competitors
• creating a strategy for entering new markets
• preparation and approval of the budget, drawing up a roadmap and launching the service in new markets
• lead our cross-functional launch team
• hire, train and mentor the team members on new markets
• closely collaborate with HQ teams such as Product, Legal, Finance, Marketing, and others to develop and execute key initiatives
• solve a mix of daily issues as well as set up a long-term strategy for each of the markets
• commit to contributing to Uklon’s growth and getting the job done
• standardize processes across the different geographies under your scope
• build tools to speed up Local teams’ autonomy

Half-a-year challenges:

• get to know the ride-hailing market and our product
• conduct analysis of short-list countries (together with expansion team)
• prepare a strategy and budget for launching a service in a new market
• approve the project and launch the service in a new market

To achieve the results, you need:

• 3+ years of relevant experience and people management
• successful experience of running operations, bizdev deals
• skilled in managing budgets
• experience in development from scratch and implementing large-scale tasks with reasonable results
• project planning; prioritization and goal-oriented
• skilled to manage the big picture with the smallest details
• a jack of many trades who feels comfortable doing anything from hiring to support to product discussions
• an analytical thinker who loves to solve problems
• easily network with people of all backgrounds
• fluent in English

How do you manage your working hours:
• 8-hour working day
• you choose a convenient format by yourself (office/remotely/mixed)
• 20 days off for personal needs and 10 days off due to illness (with retention of remuneration)
• day off on your birthday as a company gift
• day off for blood donation
• be ready for business trips from several days to several months

How will you level up your skills in Uklon:
• in-house trainings, workshops, hackathons, knowledge sharing, etc.
• corporate library and subscriptions to information resources
• attending webinars, lectures involving company speakers, etc.
• English lessons

Work (War) — Life Balance
We say “No” to routine and monotony, so we’re creating a space where it’s really fun to work.
Gamifications, gifts, raffles, sports events, team building and corporate events — with us you won’t definitely be bored.

Health Care:
• corporate health insurance

Regular Sport Activities:
• Uklon Football
• Uklon Online Yoga

If you are looking for a vibrant and ambitious product company aiming at development and global expansion, if you are interested in using the latest technologies and ready to further improve your expertise, join the Uklon team.