Sr. Manager Special Projects & Performance – MENA
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Date posted
November 13, 2026
Hiring location
Dubai
Career level
Senior
Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Experience
8 - 10 Years
Gender
Any
Description
Job Overview
The Senior Manager, Special Projects and Performance will lead regional quick-commerce performance analysis and high-impact initiatives across MENA. The role combines KPI reporting, P&L management, market deep dives and project execution. It partners with market teams and senior leaders to identify growth opportunities, address performance gaps and scale improvements across multiple markets.
The role requires an organised approach to analysis and execution. Findings should be easy for decision-makers to understand, supported by relevant measures and followed by clear ownership of agreed actions.
Key Responsibilities
- Track regional quick-commerce indicators and identify trends, anomalies and areas for improvement.
- Develop dashboards and performance reviews that provide leadership with clear, timely insights.
- Work with country teams on budgeting, forecasting and financial target management.
- Monitor P&L performance and recommend corrective actions when results move away from plan.
- Lead strategic initiatives from scope definition through execution, including market visits and cross-functional coordination.
- Identify automation and AI opportunities that improve analytical workflows and operational performance.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, data analytics or a related field.
- Eight to ten years of experience in quick commerce, food delivery, e-commerce, consulting or high-growth technology.
- Strong understanding of unit economics, basket size, delivery efficiency and assortment strategy.
- Financial skills covering P&L, budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling.
- Strong analytical ability and confidence working with senior stakeholders across markets.
Skills
Quick commerce, regional strategy, performance analytics, P&L management, financial modelling, budgeting, AI, automation.
Employment Details
- Employer: talabat
- Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Function: Strategy & Performance
Working Approach
Disciplined prioritisation, evidence-based analysis and clear documentation help turn recommendations into measurable actions that can be reviewed.
Skills
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