General Manager
Via
Baton Rouge, LA · Posted July 29, 2026
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Where Baton Rouge, LA ranks
Where Baton Rouge, LA placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #3Cities where the biggest share of jobs do not need a four-year degree22% · of 100
- #4Cities with the most jobs that need no experience2.2% · of 100
- #8Best college towns for entry-level and junior jobs41% · of 100
- #11Best cities for entry-level and junior jobs39% · of 100
Rankings about operations jobs
- Best cities for operations jobs #1 New York (1,429 openings)
- Best cities for operations pay after cost of living #1 Reston ($177k)
- Most requested AI skills in operations jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (2.5%)
- AI tools named most often in operations jobs #1 Claude (0.28%)
- Employers with the most operations jobs #1 Amazon (1,480 roles)
Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 56 open general manager listings that state pay, the middle half runs $70,500 to $171,500 and the median is $94,000.
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How AI is used in this kind of work
Among general and operations managers, AI is already used for some of the tasks. Measured exposure for general and operations managers: 14% (some).
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About the job
Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world. From changing a single person’s daily commute to reducing humanity’s collective environmental footprint — we’ve got huge goals.
As a General Manager on Via’s Operations team, you’ll be responsible for managing operations using our innovative technology platform. You’ll manage a team of local field operators focused on daily operations, driving continuous operational and quality improvements, and growing our services.
This is a fully in-person position with the expectation that you will be onsite 4-5 days per week. There may be a need for early mornings or evenings.
What You'll Do:
Manage the daily onsite operations of our service. You’ll make sure our operations run smoothly to provide our riders with safe, reliable, and accessible transportation.
Make informed, real-time decisions about fleet, driver supply, compliance, rider needs, and unexpected issues - stepping in quickly to ensure continuously excellent and dependable service.
Manage the full employee lifecycle for drivers — scheduling, PTO approvals, daily inquiries, performance conversations, and adherence to workplace policies.
Manage driver work schedules to ensure the appropriate amount of vehicles are in service at any given time to meet demand expectations.
Act as the operational bridge between city partners, drivers, unions, community leaders, local organizations to help bring the community's goals to life.
Use data and technology to understand service performance, diagnose problems, and implement solutions that enhance efficiency and rider experience.
Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, local and company policies, procedures and regulations on service operations.
Lead, coach and develop an engaged team of drivers, fostering a collaborative, cohesive, and energetic environment.
Who You Are:
Experienced operations manager, with a minimum of 4-6 years of experience and hold a Bachelor's degree.
Independent self-starter, you thrive in fast-paced environments and feel comfortable with a very high level of responsibility.
Savvy and tactful communicator: you intuitively find the right tone in every situation.
Detail-oriented executor: you’re obsessively action-oriented, and thrive while operating autonomously.
Experienced and exceptional leader: people love working with you and for you, and you have extensive experience leading support teams.
Flexible and adaptable: you love the challenge of adapting to change rapidly and making things work on the fly.
Problem solver; you don’t accept the status quo and are always looking for creative solutions.
Based in the Baton Rouge, LA area or willing to relocate.
Compensation and Benefits:
Final salary will be determined by the candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills. Salary reflected does not include equity or variable pay, where applicable
Salary Range: $80,000 - $125,000 / year.
We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including free medical plans and 401K matching.
There has never been a more exciting time to be on the cutting edge of public mobility. Ready to join the ride?
Via is an equal opportunity employer.