Jobs in UAE - Senior Director Strategy at Careem

Senior Director Strategy at Careem – UAE

Job Description:

Shape Careem’s Super app strategy, go-to-market plan, business / monetization models to become ‘the app’ of the region
Shape regional strategy for Careem by understanding the macro realities of markets and business lines
Create business cases and financial models to launch new business lines supported by data and analytics
Develop short- and long-term strategic plans in line with super app vision while ensuring different business lines have Careem’s local maxima prioritized
Work on identifying new potential markets / segments / use-cases and devise the entry strategy for new verticals
Define organizational priorities on a quarterly basis and work with OKRs
Develop market focused strategies to support the operational teams on the ground
Support business teams in planning and analysis of high impact initiatives, e.g. provide fact- based support to key challenges, structure and help with problem identification and resolution, advise on the realities of implementation and org change topics around it
Working with the company’s senior leadership and C-Suite on a daily basis
Develop needful analytical and conceptual frameworks for strategy formulation
Conduct / oversee market research, competitive analysis and industry benchmarking needed for strategy articulation and assessment

Job Requirements:

Education:

Relevant Master’s education background, especially MBA, Strategy, Management, Economics, Finance or Computer Science / Engineering from a top-tier academic institution

Relevant Experience:

7-10 years of experience in professional environments, especially working with the strategy arm of a leading organization and/or a top tier management consulting firm

Technical Knowledge/ Skills/ Training required:

A passion for and demonstrated experience working with technology companies including internet, super app, and marketplace focused companies
Demonstrated experience building and motivating high performing teams
A track record of leadership, applying problem solving skills to tackle complex challenges, working successfully with senior leaders in organizations and defining strategic directions leading to impact
Comfortable with continuous engagement with C-level and Senior Leadership
Strong analytical and communication skills (both verbal and written) – comfortable with PowerPoint and Excel
Strong team-play, comfortable with cross-team collaboration
Prior CX (Customer Experience) and Strategic Planning experience is a big plus
Prior experience in a senior position in a super app company or relevant adjacencies is a must

To Apply:
https://boards.greenhouse.io/careem/jobs/4430106002

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