Manager Strategy & Planning Uber Advertising
Overview
The Manager, Strategic Headcount Planning leads the Uber Advertising global GTM organization, owning the operating model that drives headcount planning deployment and governance across regions. This role blends strategic workforce planning with hands-on operational execution ensuring the right people in the right roles at the right time while maintaining high standards for data integrity process rigor and cross-functional alignment. It is a hybrid strategic operational position requiring both perspectives. Join the Strategy & Planning team as connective tissue between Sales Leadership Strategy & Planning Finance Recruiting and People to translate business priorities into actionable headcount plans while owning systems processes and day-to-day mechanics.
What You'll Do11
- 1Own global headcount planning for Ads GTM teams translating business targets into structured scenario-based workforce plans
- 2Partner with Sales Leadership S&P and Finance to align on investment strategy hiring timelines and prioritization across regions and segments
- 3Build and maintain forward-looking models incorporating attrition internal mobility and hiring capacity
- 4Establish end-to-end headcount lifecycle including requisition approvals and enforce governance for backfills and new requests
- 5Maintain single source of truth for headcount data across regions and functions partnering with Finance to align plans with financial targets
- 6Design and hygiene headcount trackers and planning models using Google Sheets and related tools serving as decision-grade resources
- 7Ensure data accuracy and consistency across Workday recruiting systems and finance tools
- 8Deliver executive-ready reporting on headcount performance and hiring progress to inform planning
- 9Manage approvals documentation and coordination across multiple tools and stakeholders
- 10Identify process gaps and implement scalable solutions improve tracking forecasting and governance over time
- 11Build repeatable frameworks and playbooks for workforce planning and execution balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day operational needs
Requirements12
- 16+ years experience in program management strategy and operations workforce planning or similar roles
- 2Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets Excel and strong analytical skills with experience building managing data models complex formulas and data trackers
- 3Bachelor's degree
- 4Highly detail oriented ensuring data consistency scalability and reliability across complex interconnected sources
- 5Experience in cross-functional environments with senior stakeholders
- 6Proven background in headcount planning sales operations or workforce strategy within global organizations
- 7Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels from executive planning to detailed execution
- 8Familiarity with Workday recruiting systems and finance planning tools
- 9Clear communication translating data into actionable insights
- 10Preference for candidates based in Chicago New York City or San Francisco with corresponding salary ranges
- 11Eligibility for bonus program equity awards and other compensation for all US locations
- 12Participation in 401(k) plan and various benefits
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