#Greatmindsdontthinkalike:
At Uber, we take pride in our diversity and working environment that sees you as more than just a person that can do the job, but a unique individual that can level up our organization with a perspective only you can offer. Uber provides a truly open culture that encourages all to voice their thoughts.
We are looking for a Team Lead for the UTRIPS Identity team who is passionate about people leadership, operational excellence, and driving team performance through meaningful insights and engagement. This role is pivotal in managing a team of 15 18 front-line specialists, maintaining Uber s high operational and compliance standards, and ensuring a seamless identity verification experience for users across the platform.
Your Impact in Role:
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 15 18 Identity Specialists, focusing on performance, engagement, and professional growth.
- Monitor and manage key operational metrics
- Drive efficiency by identifying bottlenecks and opportunities for process improvement.
- Leverage basic data analytics (Excel, dashboards, etc.) to track team performance and derive insights.
Basic Qualifications:
- 1+ years of experience in a people management or team leadership role or SME role managing agent performance & feedback directly or indirectly
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Bachelor s degree or equivalent educational qualification.
Basic proficiency in analytics tools (Excel, Google Sheets, data dashboards).
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience handling day-to-day performance metrics and business KPIs.
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Proven decision-making and problem-solving abilities in dynamic environments.
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and adapt to changing business needs.
- Passion for coaching, mentoring, and enabling team success.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in trust & safety, identity operations, or similar compliance-based environments.
- Familiarity with SQL or advanced analytics tools is a plus.
- Familiarity with conducting detailed root cause analysis and remediation plans
- Experience leading initiatives that improved efficiency or engagement in an operations setup.
- Knowledge of Uber s community operations tools, principles, or customer service workflows.
Team Leadership & Span Management Approach:
- As a Team Lead with a span of 15 18 Identity Specialists, you will:
- Drive Efficiency: Optimize workflows, reduce friction, and continuously improve team productivity through insights and experimentation.
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Focus on Metrics: Regularly deep-dive into metrics to identify trends, performance gaps, and create action plans.
Empower People: Create a growth environment through feedback, coaching, and learning opportunities that align with career paths.
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Elevate Quality: Uphold Uber s standards by promoting compliance, consistency, and customer-first thinking.
Foster Engagement: Build a connected team culture through transparency, recognition, and open communication.
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Operational Rigor: Own the performance narrative of the team with data-backed storytelling and a bias for execution.