Strategic Projects & Insights Lead

Showcify, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Talabat, part of the Delivery Hero Group, is seeking a Manager in the CEO Office to drive growth by shaping strategic plans and overseeing governance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize operations, enhance customer experience and grow revenue.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, performance reporting, data-driven decision making, and leadership of high-visibility CEO-sponsored projects across markets and functions.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in top-tier consulting, investment banking, strategy, or strategy/ops in fast-paced consumer tech/e-commerce/marketplace business.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Innovation, or related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Strong analytical and financial-modelling skills; able to build a business case from scratch and defend numbers to senior leadership.
• Innovative mindset with passion for new strategies, technologies, and processes to drive growth.
• Excellent project management, communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Executive presence; able to represent the CEO Office in front of country GMs and Delivery Hero stakeholders.
• Self-starter who can navigate ambiguity and own outcomes end-to-end.
• Fluent with modern AI/GenAI tools (e.g. Claude, ChatGPT) to complement output.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategic roadmap and goal-setting cycle across functions and markets.
• Coordinate monthly and quarterly performance reviews with markets, functions, and Delivery Hero; ensure accurate reporting.
• Shape plans and initiatives for future investments, from new verticals to competitive responses; create business cases and financial models.
• Turn company and market data into insights for executive, board and investor discussions.

Skills

Strategic planning

Financial modelling

Executive communication

AI tools familiarity

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Self-starter

Growth strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Strategy

Master's degree (plus)

Job description

Talabat, part of the Delivery Hero Group, is seeking a Manager in the CEO Office to drive growth by shaping strategic plans and overseeing governance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize operations, enhance customer experience and grow revenue.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, performance reporting, data-driven decision making, and leadership of high-visibility CEO-sponsored projects across markets and functions.