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Driver Operations Lead

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added 17 days ago

Free Now

14 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Barcelona for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 6+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • 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!

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • 6 years of experience in operations management, strategy consulting, or business operations, preferably in marketplace or mobility, inc previous experience in leading people
  • Proven track record of scaling operations across multiple markets or business units, ideally within European contexts
  • Experience with process design, optimization, and cross-functional project management
  • Background in data analysis and using metrics to drive operational decisions

Languages

  • Fluent in English + Additional European languages (German, French, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish) are a plus but not mandatory

The role

At Freenow, we shape the future of urban mobility, empowering people to move freely and helping cities thrive through smarter, sustainable choices.

We are looking for a dynamic Supply Operations Lead to supercharge our central supply operations, with a razor-sharp focus on Funnel Management (Driver Acquisition & Retention) and elevating the overall Driver Experience (Engagement, Education, & Communication).

In this high-impact role, you will ensure central programs are executed with absolute excellence across regions. You will champion the voice of our markets by channeling structured local feedback into global program designs, bridging local needs with scalable operational mastery to deliver world-class experiences across our diverse European footprint.

What you'll do

  • Ownership of Supply related KPIs such as Active and New drivers, Retention, NPS and Supply volume
  • Act as the key interface between central and local teams, cascading priorities and frameworks while providing structured feedback on market insights, regulatory risks, and operational constraints to influence global program design, and scaling best practices across markets
  • Translate global strategies into clear regional plans, operating procedures, defining ownership, timelines, success metrics, and governance structures to ensure consistent execution across all markets.
  • Analyse driver retention performance, align stakeholders on key initiatives, and drive continuous improvement across teams
  • Supporting markets and Marketplace teams with engagement and acquisition initiatives to steer supply levels towards targets
  • Support in building and improving end-to-end communication strategies across different channels tailored specifically for our drivers and maximising retention and engagement, in collaboration with local ops, marketing and other central teams
  • Optimising the Driver NPS and other satisfaction metrics, by translating insights into clear actions that enhance the early driver experience, in collaboration with different stakeholders from Product, Marketing, and operations across markets
  • Defining and improving driver training based on needs and observed trends in collaboration with Marketing, Quality of Service, and Product
  • Identifying opportunities to improve the product experience for new drivers and provide prioritised, data-backed recommendations to product teams.
  • Designing, testing, and scaling proactive support initiatives to help new drivers succeed from day one, across their onboarding journey

description

Location: Come and join us in Barcelona!

About Free Now

FREE NOW (formerly mytaxi) is a Hamburg-based mobility company that operates one of Europe's leading ride-hailing and taxi apps. The company connects passengers with licensed taxi and private hire drivers through its platform, processing millions of trips across more than 100 European cities. With a strong focus on mobility as a service, FREE NOW has evolved from a taxi-hailing app into a broader multi-modal mobility platform, integrating various transport options.

In Spain, FREE NOW has a significant presence with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, where it runs its Southern European operations. The company's tech hub in Barcelona is particularly relevant for international talent, hosting product, engineering, and data roles. As a European company with a scale-up culture, FREE NOW offers an English-speaking work environment and a dynamic, fast-paced setting that appeals to international professionals looking to relocate to Spain.

Founded
2011
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Hamburg, Germany
In Spain
Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Barcelona is the main tech hub in Spain, with a large international community and a growing startup ecosystem.
  • The company's official working language is English, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
  • FREE NOW offers relocation support and a multicultural environment, with employees from over 50 nationalities.
  • The Barcelona office focuses on product, engineering, and data roles, offering opportunities for tech professionals.
  • Spain has a favorable climate and lifestyle, which is a common draw for international professionals.

In their own words

About the company & team

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?

Additional information

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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