Senior Manager - Strategy & CEO's Office

Careem

Dubai, UAE

Ref: OP782-775

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, making it easier than ever to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Careem is led by a powerful purpose to simplify and improve the lives of people and build an awesome organisation that inspires. Since 2012, Careem has created earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of over 50 million customers, and built a platform for the region's best talent to thrive and for entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Careem operates in over 70 cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.

About the Role:

We are looking for a talented and driven Senior Manager to join our Chief of Staff's Office. This role is integral in supporting our Chief of Staff with operational strategy, project management, and advancing organizational initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a strong combination of analytical and conceptual problem-solving skills, outstanding communication capabilities, and a solid background in AI and innovation.

What you'll do:

- Serve as a key advisor to the Chief of Staff, providing in-depth analysis and recommendations on various organizational matters.
- Support the Chief of Staff in coordinating and implementing strategic initiatives and decisions.
- Manage and oversee important projects, ensuring they align with company objectives and are delivered on time.
- Handle stakeholder management, nurturing relationships with essential internal and external partners.
- Exhibit superior written and verbal communication skills for crafting and delivering reports, proposals, and key communications.
- Utilize various office tools and technology to increase operational efficiency.
- Promote a collaborative team environment, working closely with different departments within the organization.
- Lead and contribute to innovative projects, especially those related to AI, keeping up with sector trends and developments.
- Bring an entrepreneurial approach to strategizing and executing new projects.

Requirements

What you'll need:

- Proven experience in a leading consulting firm with a record of notable achievements.
- Extensive experience in project management and strategic operations.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, both analytical and conceptual.
- Outstanding communication skills, both in writing and speaking.
- Proficiency in a variety of office tools and technologies.
- Strong skills in stakeholder management and team collaboration.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong interest in innovation and AI.
- Prior involvement in AI-driven projects or initiatives is highly desirable.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field. A Master's degree or higher is advantageous
- Minimum of 5 years in a relevant role, preferably in a top-tier consulting firm.
- Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is crucial.

What we'll provide you

We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to:

- Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.
- Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.
- Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.
- Work 4 days a week in office & 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year.
- Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.

About the Company

We are a brand that aims to simplify people's lives by revolutionizing the transportation industry. A brand that strives to inspire everyone it interacts with, and supports every single person who dares to believe. #BeCareem

Careem is the MENA region's leading ride-hailing service and newest Tech Unicorn. With 30% monthly growth, we now operate in 50+ cities across 11 countries and host over 6 million users. With our recent Series D funding success, we are positioned on the cusp of significant scale and well on target to deliver our goal of creating one million jobs in the region by 2018.

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