About the Opportunity
As a Manager of Special Projects & Performance at talabat, you will lead special projects from concept to completion across various verticals, including Grocery, Retail, Pharmacies, Flowers, and Electronics. Your role will involve coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution, focusing on business growth and efficiency. You will develop clear action plans to address business challenges and deliver tangible outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Leadership & Execution: Lead special projects across multiple verticals, coordinating teams to ensure effective execution.
- Strategy Development & Problem Solving: Identify key challenges and opportunities, using strategic insights to formulate data-driven solutions that drive profitability and growth.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze business performance metrics to support decision-making and improve performance.
- Stakeholder Management & Communication: Present insights and strategies to senior stakeholders, leading alignment sessions to ensure cross-functional goal alignment.
Requirements
Must-Haves:
- Strategic Mindset & Problem Solving: Ability to structure complex problems and develop actionable solutions.
- Project Management Expertise: Proven experience in managing multiple cross-functional projects from inception to execution.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data for strategic initiatives.
- Stakeholder Management & Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with experience in presenting clear recommendations to influence decision-making.
Nice to Have:
- Consulting Background: 3+ years in a top-tier management consulting firm with a focus on operational excellence or strategy development.
- Industry Knowledge: Experience in mobility, ride-hailing, food delivery, e-commerce, or retail sectors.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL and experience with business intelligence tools.
- Soft Skills: Strong communication abilities, adept at building relationships and thriving in a dynamic environment.
Who We Are
Since our launch in Kuwait in 2004, talabat has become the leading on-demand food and Q-commerce app in the region, serving millions across eight countries. We leverage innovative technology to simplify everyday life for our customers, optimize operations for our partners, and provide our riders with reliable earning opportunities. At talabat, we foster a culture of innovation, enabling our employees to make a positive impact across the region through our platform.
