Strategy Manager - Autonomous Vehicle

Location: Hamburg or Berlin 

Freenow by Lyft empowers smarter mobility decisions helping people to move freely and cities to thrive.

We are hiring a proactive and a highly motivated problem-solver to join our team as a Strategy Manager in this brand new open role to Act as the primary project owner for dedicated projects within the Lyft European Autonomous Vehicles Program, serving as the central PMO to ensure seamless coordination between internal teams and global stakeholders (e.g., Lyft, Freenow, AV Partners, Suppliers, etc.). The successful candidate will have a strong background in business strategy and Project Management and will thrive in our collaborative and forward-thinking team, which is committed to innovation and growth.

Be ready to work in a multinational, diverse, highly motivated and collaborative team of passionate colleagues who strive for excellence and like to have fun.  Are you ready for your next ride?

YOUR DAILY ADVENTURES WILL INCLUDE:

• European AV Program Management: Act as the primary project owner for dedicated projects within the Lyft European Autonomous Vehicles Program, serving as the central PMO to ensure seamless coordination between internal teams and global stakeholders (e.g., Lyft, Freenow, AV Partners, Suppliers, etc.).
• Execution & Milestone Tracking: Drive project timelines, manage complex workstreams, identify risks, and ensure the successful delivery of AV-related initiatives across European markets.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Facilitate communication and alignment between local operations and global partners to ensure the AV program meets strategic objectives.
• AV Strategic Roadmap: Develop and execute the AV strategy, identifying new business opportunities, analyzing market trends, and exploring "beyond mobility" innovations.
• Strategic Frameworks: Support the yearly and quarterly strategy planning processes and the creation of Lyft’s strategic framework.
• Executive & Shareholder Reporting: Assist in the creation of regular Supervisory Board Reports and or other materials for company All-Hands meetings (Strategy Updates/Performance Reporting).
• SMT Support: Provide support for the creation of ad-hoc requests from the Senior Management Team (SMT)
• In-house Consulting: Outside of the AV focus, the candidate may act as a project manager for high-impact, cross-functional projects as required by the company’s Senior leadership.
• Scope of Projects: These may include organizational changes, M&A activity, go-to-market strategies for new services, business opportunity research, sustainability initiatives and others.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:

• 3+ years of relevant experience in strategy and project management in consulting or high growth technology 
• Bachelor’s degree in  Business, Economics, or a related field. 
• Optionally specialized Project Management certifications (e.g. PRINCE2, IPMA, PMP)  
• Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex financial and technical concepts into actionable insights for both technical and senior executive audiences. Advanced proficiency in creating presentations and corporate reports is required.
• Demonstrated success in working with senior leaders and external partners to influence investment decisions and drive significant business outcomes.
• A strong analytical focus on detail, accuracy, and strategic thinking.
• Experience working specifically with Autonomous Vehicles (Desired) 

• Fluent in English 

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BENEFITS & PERKS IN A NUTSHELL:

• Flexible working arrangements

• LinkedIn Learning

• Sabbatical & special leave policies

• WeRoad partnership

• Birthday, 24th + 31st December off

• Short term EU work policy

• Mobility Credit

• Health Insurance

• Employee assistance program

 

 

Plus more local benefits depending on your work location!

 

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION:

Freenow is an equal opportunity employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age.
We want you to grow and evolve, bring your true self to work. 

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ABOUT FREENOW:

Freenow by Lyft empowers smarter mobility decisions, helping people to move freely and cities to thrive. Through our multi-mobility app, we feature broad options for everyone across 9 European markets and over 180 cities. Millions of passengers can access services including taxis, private hire vehicles, carsharing, car rental, e-scooters, e-bikes, e-mopeds, and public transport within a single app. 

In July 2025 Freenow was acquired by Lyft, a global mobility platform, which connects riders and drivers for billions of rides across North America and Europe. Together, Freenow and Lyft are creating a more caring and connected world, with transportation for everyone. We are a global, diverse, highly motivated, and collaborative team that strives for excellence and likes to have fun. Ready for your next ride?