Head of Strategy & Initiatives for Deliveroo in the Middle East, leading strategic vision and project management. Collaborating with leadership for performance analysis and strategic direction.
Responsibilities
Collaborate in formulating the long-term vision and strategic direction for the Middle East. Act as an internal strategy consultant to ensure successful implementation of strategic initiatives.
Partner with the Middle East General Manager and leadership team to analyse performance drivers and identify opportunities for business growth and continuous improvement.
Co-lead the weekly, monthly, and quarterly business performance reviews, focusing on market and market share performance, and track achievements against targets.
Manage the leadership team Strategic Initiative Review, ensuring effective execution of strategic initiatives.
Lead critical cross-functional projects across the Middle East, coordinating with both country-specific and central teams.
Requirements
10+ years of experience in top-tier strategy consulting, finance, banking. Relevant experience in a high growth environment
Fluent English (written and spoken)
Strategic Thinking and Planning: Demonstrated ability to think structurally, identify opportunities and trends, prioritise effectively, and develop plans to achieve strategic visions and outcomes.
Innovative Mindset: Open-minded, extremely driven and willing to challenge the status quo. Must possess a winning attitude and continuously strive for improvements.
Value Creation and Decision-Making: Proven ability to create value and lead decision-making processes in fast-paced environments.
Problem-Solving Skills: Exceptional ability to solve unstructured problems using data and analysis
Leadership without authority: Capable of leading without direct authority, fostering collaboration and motivation through influence
Executive Partnership: Successful track record of operating, partnering with, and influencing C-level partners.
Change Management: A builder with experience in developing approaches, tools, and structured change methodologies.
Global and Matrix Organisation Experience: Understanding of working within a global, matrixed organisation.
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