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About Talabat and Role Overview

Talabat is a member of the Delivery Hero Group, a leading global local delivery platform operating in approximately 65 countries. Headquartered in Berlin, the group's mission is to provide customers with a fast, easy, and excellent delivery experience. Listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and part of the MDAX index, Talabat is seeking a Manager within the CEO Office Team. This position is pivotal in steering strategic planning and innovative initiatives to foster company growth by collaborating across departments to optimize operations, enhance customer experience, and increase revenues.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the creation and maintenance of the company's strategic roadmap, including managing half-yearly ambition setting for major initiatives across functions and markets.
• Lead and coordinate the company’s monthly and quarterly performance review processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of reports across markets, functions, and the parent company Delivery Hero.
• Shape and guide strategic investment decisions, working closely with senior leadership to evaluate new verticals and competitive responses.
• Analyze and prioritize strategic initiatives based on financial and operational criteria; develop business cases, financial models, and persuasive presentations to secure resources.
• Prepare and support executive reporting, including materials for earnings calls, board meetings, annual reports, and investor presentations in partnership with CFO, CEO, and Investor Relations teams.
• Lead internal and external discussions on future growth initiatives, including technology-driven opportunities shaping the company’s future.
• Manage comprehensive competitive intelligence by tracking regional and global market trends, financial benchmarks, and collaborating with external partners.
• Conduct extensive data analysis to identify market trends and craft impactful leadership recommendations.
• Lead high-profile projects sponsored by the CEO, facilitating cross-functional collaboration and driving strategic and operational change management across markets and teams.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years’ professional experience in top-tier consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or operational roles within fast-moving consumer tech, e-commerce, or marketplace companies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Innovation, or related disciplines; Master’s degree is advantageous.
• Strong analytical aptitude and experience in financial modeling, capable of constructing business cases from inception and confidently presenting data to senior leaders.
• Innovative thinker passionate about discovering and implementing novel strategies, technologies, and process improvements to accelerate business growth.
• Exceptional project management skills with a proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Executive presence to independently represent the CEO Office when engaging with country general managers, functional leads, and stakeholders at the Delivery Hero group level.
• Highly self-motivated and capable of thriving in ambiguous environments, ensuring end-to-end accountability for outcomes.
• Proficient in contemporary AI/Generative AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, and agent-driven workflows to enhance productivity.
• Brings energetic, ambitious, and positive attitude to inspire and motivate team members to achieve and enjoy their responsibilities.