Sr. Manager Special Projects & Performance - MENA

About the role

Talabat, part of the Delivery Hero Group, is hiring a Senior Manager for Special Projects and Performance across the MENA region. The role covers Q-commerce performance and analytics, P&L management, special projects and execution, and innovation and AI. It is based in Dubai and requires regular travel across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Track and analyse Q-commerce performance metrics across all Talabat markets, building dashboards with the data team and preparing data-driven performance reviews for senior leadership
• Analyse specific markets in depth to find turnaround opportunities, growth levers and profitability improvements
• Partner with market teams on Q-commerce budgeting, forecasting and Best Estimate (BE) cycles, and track P&L performance against targets
• Lead end-to-end Q-commerce strategic initiatives, develop business cases for new products and initiatives, and identify cross-functional process improvements
• Identify and drive AI and automation opportunities, and help test, scale and embed new tools and ways of working

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree 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)
• Willingness to travel regularly across the MENA region

Required skills

• P&L management, financial modelling and budgeting
• Highly analytical approach and comfort working with senior stakeholders
• Active use of AI tools to improve productivity and analytical output