Team Lead - Route Planning & Optimization

• Gurugram
• Network Planning
• Full time

Flix is a leading global tech mobility provider, driving affordable and sustainable travel for everyone. As we expand into India, the second-largest bus market globally, we are looking for a strategic and driven Team Lead - Network Planning to design and optimize our bus network, shaping the future of mobility in the region.

You will lead network planning team - the architect of our business, collaborating closely with commercial functions, business development and operations to design the network, allocate bus types, manage timetables, and drive efficiencies.

The position is based in our Gurugram office, hybrid model.

• You lead your team to design, develop, and scale a robust and profitable bus network across India, balancing travel demand, profitability, and sustainability
• You work closely with business partners, revenue management, and local teams to plan and implement FlixBus lines, ensuring smooth line starts and operations
• You analyse data on market trends, competition, passenger movement, and viability to define the regional network, optimize bus lines to meet customer travel demand, and ensure a scalable, profitable bus network by balancing costs and revenue
• You have strong bias for action - you analyse internal data and seek data from ground ops, bus partners, customer feedback and BD teams to refine the network and make quick incremental changes to get it to most optimal state
• You build, train and lead high-performing team, fostering the positive culture of accountability & collaboration, and healthy work environment of our Berlin HQ is maintained and fostered in the growing New Delhi Hub
• You act as a Local Ambassador and will be taking responsibility for transferring knowledge from Global HQ to the local teams. Your role is crucial in ensuring alignment with our mission while fostering a deep understanding of our practices, values, and standards at the local level

• Bachelor s/master s degree in business, transportation, urban planning, geography, economics or a related field
• 5-8+ years of experience in project management, supply/transportation planning, or a related field in fast-paced business-driven environments
• 1-3 years of leadership experience, demonstrating the ability to lead diverse teams, manage projects effectively, and nurture talent
• Deep understanding of Indias transportation landscape, including socio-geographical dynamics and market specifics
• Strong analytical and modelling skills to tackle complex transportation and planning challenges
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, ensuring alignment and collaboration across diverse groups
• Organized and autonomous, have a team and customer-oriented working style and consider yourself a travel enthusiast with a proactive attitude towards challenges.

• You have an impact. With innovation and smart technology, we are creating the easiest way to travel. We want your ideas and give you autonomy to make them reality.
• Flix is flexible. Organize your own schedule with trust-based hours and up to 30 days of working from (m)anywhere. We are an office-first company, and we encourage all employees to come regularly to their local office.
• Travelling is our passion. Discover the world with your free Flix rides and bring along your friends and family for half price.
• Teamwork makes the dream work. Our FlixTeam has people from over 80 different nations. We work in a multicultural environment where we can challenge and support each other.
• Were not only green in color. We re building for the long term, and that means protecting our planet. We constantly test new green technologies and compensate for the CO2 after all our business travel since 2018.
• Your well-being is important to us. To treat your mind and body we will give you a competitive paid time off package, mental health support including 1:1 consultations with a psychologist, health insurance for you and your family, 21 PTO days + 10 public holidays.

Want to rewrite the history of mobility with usThen join our ride and apply now. Were excited to hear from you! We recognize that everyone carries a unique set of valuable skills and experiences. If you think you could have an impact even though you dont meet 100% of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. #LI-Hybrid

About Flix

We are a global mobility provider with headquarters in Europe and the United States. Since 2013, we have changed the way millions of people have traveled, offering new alternatives for convenient, affordable and eco-friendly travel. Thanks to a unique business model and innovative technology, we have quickly established one of the largest long-distance mobility networks in the world - and our journey has just begun.

The following video shows our amazing success story: