Senior Specialist - Special Projects & Performance

About the role

Talabat, part of Delivery Hero, is the leading on-demand food ordering, delivery, takeaway and groceries marketplace in the MENA region, operating in eight markets including Egypt. This Senior Specialist position in Special Projects and Performance is based in Maadi and focuses on leading cross-functional projects and initiatives such as strategic partnerships, product enhancements, cost-saving measures and operational strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Lead multiple cross-functional projects and new initiatives, developing their scope, timelines and objectives with all stakeholders involved
• Coordinate internal and external resources to deliver project outputs and work with departmental leads to launch and implement new initiatives
• Lead monthly performance presentations for regional leadership and communicate project schedules and expectations clearly
• Apply project management standards, tools and processes, and report progress while tracking actuals against forecast and highlighting risks and opportunities
• Own the monthly P&L best-estimate forecasting process, evaluate funding and investment requests and build and assess ROI models

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from a reputable institution in a related field; MBA is a plus
• 5-7 years of experience in a similar industry
• Strong stakeholder management, including cross-cultural and cross-functional teams
• Ability to analyse data, work under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• PMP certification is a plus

Required skills

• Gantt charts
• Data analytics tools such as Tableau and Looker
• Google Sheets and Excel