Manager - CEO Office, Corporate Strategy and Strategic Initiatives

Job Snapshot
- Role: Manager
- CEO Office
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Location:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Industry: Internet
- Function: Business-Strategic Management
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Experience:
Minimum 6 years
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Job Type
Full Time
- Work Arrangement: On-sitetalabat is looking for a Manager to join its CEO Office team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This is a high-impact strategic role focused on shaping company priorities, supporting executive decision-making and leading initiatives that accelerate business growth. Working closely with the CEO, CFO, senior leadership and cross-functional teams, you will help drive talabat's strategic roadmap, coordinate company-wide performance reviews and evaluate investment opportunities across markets and business functions. The role combines corporate strategy, financial analysis, competitive intelligence, executive reporting and hands-on project execution. You will turn complex business information into actionable recommendations while taking ownership of high-visibility initiatives sponsored directly by the CEO. We are looking for a proactive, analytically strong professional with experience in consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy or strategy and operations within a fast-growing consumer technology business. What 's on Your PlateStrategic Planning and Corporate Governance
- Own and coordinate the company's strategic roadmap and goal-setting processes across business functions and markets. Lead the half-yearly ambition-setting cycle, helping leadership define major strategic priorities, commitments and growth opportunities. Coordinate strategic planning activities to ensure alignment between corporate objectives and market-level execution. Support the evaluation of investment opportunities, emerging business verticals and competitive responses. Work directly with talabat's C-suite and leadership teams to shape strategic initiatives and determine future investment priorities. Evaluate proposed initiatives based on financial viability, operational feasibility and expected impact on key performance indicators. Develop business cases, financial models and executive presentations to support investment and resource allocation decisions. Help establish clear priorities and accountability for strategic commitments across the organization. Company Performance ManagementManage the company's monthly and quarterly business performance review cycles. Coordinate reporting activities across markets, business functions and Delivery Hero Group. Ensure performance information is collected accurately, consistently and within established reporting timelines. Consolidate business results and identify significant performance developments requiring leadership attention. Support discussions around business priorities, operational challenges and opportunities for improvement. Help leadership teams evaluate progress against strategic commitments and company objectives. Executive Analysis and Investor ReportingPrepare analysis and supporting materials for executive leadership discussions and strategic decision-making. Collaborate with the CEO, CFO and Investor Relations team on quarterly earnings call materials. Support the preparation of board meeting presentations, annual reports and investor presentations. Translate complex financial, operational and market information into clear executive-level insights. Develop reports, recommendations and presentations for internal and external stakeholders. Ensure analytical materials communicate relevant findings, business implications and recommended actions. Work effectively with senior leadership to support informed discussions and decision-making. Growth Opportunities and Strategic InnovationIdentify and evaluate opportunities that could unlock new sources of growth for talabat. Lead internal and external discussions relating to forward-looking business initiatives. Explore emerging technologies and technology-led workstreams that could influence the company's future development. Assess the potential commercial and operational impact of new strategies, technologies and business models. Develop evidence-based recommendations for leadership consideration. Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to translate promising opportunities into actionable strategic initiatives. Market and Competitive IntelligenceOwn recurring competitive intelligence activities covering relevant global and regional industry peers. Monitor market developments, competitor strategies and emerging business trends. Conduct quarterly financial benchmarking and analyze competitor performance. Review relevant industry case studies to identify potential lessons and strategic opportunities. Coordinate competitive intelligence activities with external partners when required. Conduct complex data retrieval and analysis to identify emerging opportunities, risks and competitive threats. Convert research findings into practical recommendations that inform talabat's strategic dire