Central Operations Manager, Upway
Europe
€60-80k
+ Equity shares in the form of stock options
More information about location
Reconditioned e-bike marketplace
Job no longer available
Reconditioned e-bike marketplace
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
€60-80k
+ Equity shares in the form of stock options
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To accelerate e-bike adoption and reduce waste.
Role
Who you are
- Strong academic background in engineering, finance, business or similar
- 3-6 years of experience in Operations, Finance, Strategy Consulting or equivalent
- Fluency in English
- Stellar problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Deeply customer-centric, always striving to enhance the Upway experience
- Comfort with working in a fast-paced and changing environment
- Proficiency in SQL
- Ability to build simple automation tools
- Readiness to work on-site and travel across Europe. You will be based in Gennevilliers (Grésillons - RER C), and travel to Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands every 2 weeks
What the job involves
- The Central Operations Team’s will own and continuously improve key processes at the core of Upway’s business
- Our mission is to help Local Teams scale operations at lightning speed to fuel our growth, while improving cost efficiency and meeting our very high quality standards
- You will oversee a wide range of customer-facing operations - from Logistics to Customer Support - as well as E-Bike Refurbishment
- You will work closely with Local Operations Teams and our Tech & Product Team
- Own key parts of Upway Operations value chain, including Logistics, Customer Support, Shop Floor Operations, and E-Bike Refurbishment
- Unlock growth by making our processes future-proof thanks to a culture of continuous learning and innovation
- Ensure we deliver on our very high Quality standards, and analyze customer feedback to keep raising the bar
- Make our Operations more and more cost efficient
- Build tools that allow our Local Operations teams to operate efficiently thanks to automation and data-driven decision-making
- Build dashboards to get an accurate view of our Operations across Europe in real time
- Collaborate with our Local Operations and Tech & Product Teams to identify opportunities to improve our Operations
- Reporting To S&P Lead
Application process
- Applied
- Interview with Hiring Manager
- Interview with LT Member
- Case Study
- Interview with Co-Founder
- Hired
Our take
Upway is a second-hand marketplace for electric bicycles, offering a more affordable alternative to new models. The company purchases e-bikes from both private sellers and e-bike companies, refurbishing them and reselling at a discount, a model that appeals to those looking for quality e-bikes at a lower cost.
The electric bike market in Europe is booming and expected to double in value over the next decade. Upway capitalises on this growth by addressing consumer concerns about the quality of second-hand bikes. Through its refurbishment process, it ensures customers can confidently purchase pre-owned bikes, reducing both costs and environmental impact.
In addition to its expansion into key European markets, Upway has recently formed a strategic partnership with Rad Power Bikes. Through this collaboration, customers of Rad's US retail locations can trade in their old e-bikes for discounts on new models, supporting a circular economy. Paired with its $60 million funding round in 2025, Upway is consolidating its position as a leader in sustainable mobility.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
107% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Nov 2025
$60m
SERIES C
Nov 2023
$30m
SERIES B
Total funding: $121m
Company benefits
- Competitive Package: Attractive salary plus equity participation
- Perks & Benefits: Corporate Benefits program, phone allowance, Deutsche Bahn ticket, and regular team offsites
- Global Collaboration: Work with an ambitious, international, and collaborative team spread across Paris (HQ), Berlin, Antwerp, Los Angeles, New York City, and more
Company HQ
Gennevilliers, France
Leadership
Toussaint Wattinne
(Co-Founder & CEO)Before co-founding Upway, spent eight years at Uber in a variety of roles, including Director and Regional General Manager.
Stéphane Ficaja
(Co-Founder & COO)Engineer with experience at AirFrance and FinTech company Misys. Like co-founder Toussaint Wattinne, worked at Uber for eight years in a number of Directorial and Regional Management roles.
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