Strategic Projects & Analytics Lead

Delivery Hero SE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Talabat, part of the Delivery Hero Group, in Abu Dhabi, UAE, seeks a data analytics professional to drive strategic projects, uncover insights, and support key decisions. You will track performance, build dashboards, and translate data into actionable recommendations for cross-functional teams.

You’ll work with Excel/Sheets, SQL, BigQuery, Looker, and AI tools to deliver real-time visibility and robust reports for leadership reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in quick-commerce, food delivery, e-commerce, or fast-paced tech startup.
• Strong experience in P&L analysis, financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and business impact modeling.
• Advanced proficiency with data querying and visualization tools (SQL, BigQuery, Looker), with ability to build dashboards using large data volumes.
• Proven track record of structuring complex problems, conducting deep analyses, and synthesizing data into actionable strategies.
• Expert-level skills in Excel/Google Sheets and PowerPoint/Google Slides; leveraging AI tools to automate workflows.
• Cross-functional collaboration to lead initiatives across multiple operational units.

Responsibilities

• Track core performance metrics and analyze daily/weekly data to identify trends and quick-win opportunities.
• Design, maintain, and automate dashboards (Excel, Sheets, AI tools) for real-time visibility into operations.
• Assist in KPI tracking and reporting with clear, structured summaries for business reviews.
• Conduct granular regional analyses to map drivers, bottlenecks, and growth potential.
• Synthesize data into actionable insights to support strategic decision-making and executive reviews.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to refine commercial, operational and vertical strategies.

Skills

SQL

BigQuery

Looker

Excel

Google Sheets

PowerPoint

AI tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

Looker

BigQuery

Job description

Talabat, part of the Delivery Hero Group, in Abu Dhabi, UAE, seeks a data analytics professional to drive strategic projects, uncover insights, and support key decisions. You will track performance, build dashboards, and translate data into actionable recommendations for cross-functional teams.

You’ll work with Excel/Sheets, SQL, BigQuery, Looker, and AI tools to deliver real-time visibility and robust reports for leadership reviews.