Program Manager, Autonomous Partnership Programs

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Lyft's Freenow division is looking for a Program Manager to lead its Autonomous Partnership Programs, based in either Berlin, Barcelona or London. Freenow, now part of Lyft, operates a multi‑mobility app across nine European markets, offering taxis, car‑sharing, e‑scooters and more. The role sits at the heart of Lyft's strategy to become the preferred partner for autonomous‑vehicle providers as AV services roll out across Europe. The day‑to‑day work revolves around owning the full lifecycle of partnership programs. You will design and execute launch plans, keep internal milestones on track, and maintain work‑stream trackers to guarantee high‑quality deliverables. As the main external contact, you'll run regular syncs with partners, manage daily communications and build trusted relationships that help surface and resolve issues early. Internally, you act as the hub for cross‑functional teams, aligning priorities, escalating problems with context and ensuring they are resolved. You'll also monitor program health, lead deep‑dive analyses of customer experience and operational quality, and share insights with both internal stakeholders and partners. Continuous improvement is key: you'll identify gaps in processes or partner experience, flag risks and drive optimisation throughout the program lifecycle. Success in this position requires a solid background in program or relationship management. Candidates typically bring more than five years of experience handling complex, multi‑team initiatives and externally‑facing programs. You must have a proven track record of representing a company to partners or customers with professionalism and sound judgment. Strong program‑management capabilities are essential, enabling you to run multiple structured workstreams without losing detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are needed to prepare materials and present to senior audiences. Experience with joint roadmaps, intake processes or cross‑functional prioritisation frameworks is also required, as is the ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments where priorities evolve. While not mandatory, familiarity with the autonomous‑vehicle, automotive or broader mobility ecosystem is considered a plus. The role offers flexible working arrangements, access to LinkedIn Learning, sabbatical and special leave policies, a mobility credit and other local benefits depending on the office location. Lyft emphasizes diversity, equity and inclusion, encouraging candidates to bring their authentic selves to work. What the role asks for: - 5+ years program management or related experience - Experience as external face of the company - Strong program management across multiple workstreams - Excellent written and verbal communication - Experience managing joint roadmaps or intake processes - Ability to navigate ambiguity in fast‑moving environment - Familiarity with AV/automotive ecosystem (nice‑to‑have)