Sr. Specialist Strategy & Special Projects

Job description

WHAT’S ON YOUR PLATE? This role will drive high-impact strategic projects, uncover data-driven insights, and support key decision-making across the business.

The scope will cover the following

Performance Analysis & Monitoring: Track talabat’s core performance metrics, diving into daily and weekly datasets to detect operational trends, flag anomalies, and highlight quick-win optimization opportunities.

Dashboard & Tool Creation

Design, maintain, and automate interactive dashboards (Excel, Google Sheets, AI tools) to give stakeholders clear, real-time visibility into operational effectiveness and key business metrics.

KPI Tracking & Reporting

Assist in tracking critical business indicators against targets, translating complex quantitative data into clear, structured reports and visual summaries for periodic business reviews.

Deep Dives

Conduct granular regional and country-level analyses to map localized performance drivers, identify operational bottlenecks, and surface growth potential.

Managerial Support & Strategic Insights

Partner closely with managers by synthesizing data to drive actionable, key insights across ongoing projects, directly supporting strategic decision-making and executive business reviews.

Actionable Recommendations

Synthesize analytical deep dives into clear, data-backed insights to assist cross-functional teams in refining commercial, operational and vertical strategies. WHAT DID WE ORDER?

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier institution in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.

Industry Experience

3–5 years of professional experience in quick-commerce, food delivery, e-commerce, or a fast-paced tech startup environment.

Financial/Business Acumen

Strong experience in P&L analysis, financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and business impact modeling.

Data & Analytics Expertise

Advanced proficiency with data querying and visualization tools (SQL, BigQuery, Looker, etc.), with a proven ability to build quick, high-impact dashboards using large data volumes.

Problem-Solving & Strategy

Proven track record of structuring complex problems, conducting deep analysis, and synthesizing data into actionable business strategies.

Tech & AI Proficiency

Expert-level skills in Excel/Google Sheets and PowerPoint/Google Slides; actively leverages AI tools to automate workflows and expedite execution.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence teams across multiple operational units.