Sr. Manager Special Projects & Performance - MENA

Talabat Holding; Dubai; On-site; AED 551,000 - 845,000; Full time

Job summary

Talabat Holding in Dubai is seeking a Sr. Manager Special Projects & Performance for the MENA region. You will drive Q-commerce performance analytics, manage P&L with market teams, and lead end-to-end strategic initiatives across markets. Regular travel to markets across the region is expected.

You will build dashboards, prepare leadership-ready insights, and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency using AI-enabled tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics or related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in quick-commerce, food delivery, e-commerce, or high-growth tech.
• Deep understanding of Q-commerce economics, unit economics and delivery efficiency.
• Strong financial acumen including P&L management, budgeting and modelling.
• Highly analytical with ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional alignment.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the MENA region.
• Active use of AI tools to boost productivity and analytics output.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze Q-commerce performance metrics across talabat markets.
• Build dashboards with data team for real-time visibility of KPIs.
• Prepare data-driven performance reviews for senior leadership.
• Lead end-to-end Q-commerce strategic initiatives from scoping to delivery.

Skills

Analytical

P&L management

Stakeholder management

AI fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Data Analytics

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Sr. Manager Special Projects & Performance - MENA

Full-time

Talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in around 65 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

Job Ref ID:JR0087962

Whats on your plate?

Q-Commerce Performance & Analytics

Track and analyze Q-commerce performance metrics across all talabat markets - identifying trends, anomalies, and high-value improvement areas

Build and maintain dashboards with data team that provide real-time visibility into Q-commerce KPIs across the region

Prepare data-driven performance reviews for senior leadership, translating complex datasets into clear, actionable insights

Conduct deep-dive analysis on specific markets to pinpoint turnaround opportunities, growth levers, and profitability improvements

P&L Management

Partner with market teams on Q-commerce budgeting, forecasting, and Best Estimate (BE) cycles

Proactively identify risks and opportunities to exceed financial targets across Q-commerce verticals

Track P&L performance against targets and surface corrective actions when needed

Special Projects & Execution

Lead end-to-end Q-commerce strategic initiatives across markets - from scoping through to delivery

Travel regularly to markets to work alongside local teams on turnaround and growth projects

Develop business cases for new Q-commerce products and initiatives; drive alignment with leadership and oversee execution

Identify cross-functional process improvements that enhance Q-commerce operational efficiency

Identify and drive AI and automation opportunities within Q-commerce operations

Work with regional and market teams to test, scale, and embed new tools and ways of working

Actively leverage AI tools to enhance analytical workflows and accelerate execution

What did we order?

Education: Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier institution in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.

8–10 years of experience in quick-commerce, food delivery, e-commerce, management consulting, or high-growth tech

Deep understanding of Q-commerce economics - unit economics, basket size, delivery efficiency, assortment strategy

Strong financial acumen - P&L management, financial modelling, budgeting

Highly analytical

Comfortable operating with senior stakeholders and driving cross-functional alignment

Willingness to travel regularly across the MENA region

AI fluency - actively uses AI tools to enhance productivity and analytical output

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