“To be the most loved everyday food and groceries destination!” - that’s our mission at foodpanda (small ‘f’).
foodpanda is the largest food and grocery delivery platform in Asia, outside of China. Operating in more than 400 cities across 11 markets, we continue to expand and grow in our core food delivery business, as well as in new verticals like grocery deliveries, with a strong tech infrastructure at our core. We are looking for enthusiastic problem solvers to join us in scaling our platform, to digitalise businesses in Asia, uplift rider livelihoods and build a hyper-convenient platform for our customers. If you love working with technology to create solutions and are not afraid to roll up your sleeves to get things done, you will find your tribe here at foodpanda. Our diverse and high-performing team comprises people from more than 60 nationalities, and we welcome all experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.
Job Description
We are hiring for the Head, MD Office position based in Singapore. This role will be reporting directly to the Managing Director. You will also work closely with the MD and other senior leaders to identify and execute high-priority initiatives that support the company's strategic goals.
Responsibilities:
Performance management
- Drive business performance management of the MD Office scope, including goal alignment process, evaluating performance, and driving interventions
- Act as a "bridge" between local leadership and regional stakeholders to:
- Discuss country performance
- Align support from functions, and
- Align and drive strategic priorities
- Work with cross-functional teams (Commercial, Sales, Operations, Marketing, etc.) in Singapore on high-impact projects
- Prepare reports, presentations, and other materials to support the MD in decision-making and communication with internal and external stakeholders
- Collaborate with the MD on various cross-functional initiatives, encompassing OKR evaluations, preparation and review of Investment Proposals, active engagement in WBRs, analysis of insights derived from discussions, and involvement in other associated projects
Thought-Partnering
- Support Country Directors in designing solutions to complex business problems
- Conduct research and analysis on key issues and provide recommendations to the MD and relevant local directors
- Collaborate with the MD to identify key priorities, align them with department heads/directors, and offer support through analysis and project management as required
- Take ownership of competitor-related information gathered from customers, riders, and vendors. Work closely with other department heads/directors, including but not limited to those in pricing, deals/discounts, and overall experience, to stay informed about any relevant movements in the market
Special Projects
- Drive special initiatives that have top-line / bottom-line impact across Singapore
- Manage and oversee strategic C-level projects from ideation to execution
- Build project plans with end-to-end ownership, from planning through delivery, as required
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, economics, engineering, or a related field. An MBA or advanced Degree is preferred
- At least 6 years of experience in management consulting, founder’s office, project management, or commercial roles
- Proven track record in leading and executing complex, cross-functional projects
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to generate insights and develop actionable recommendations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize competing demands
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines
- Experience working in the technology, e-commerce, or food industry is a plus
Additional Information
- A dynamic and challenging working environment with a steep learning curve
- Responsibility from day one in the leading food delivery company in the world
- The opportunity to be part of a happy, high functioning and smart team
- Periodic fun, engaging company events & team activities
- A company committed to developing you personally and professionally
- A vibrant and international team with diverse backgrounds from all over the world
- A culture that empowers you to take full ownership of your work and career
Our parent company, Delivery Hero, is a global leader in the food delivery industry processing over 3 million orders every day and operating in 40+ markets in the world, with 18,000 employees and approximately 500,000+ restaurant partners.
Please apply directly via the link here: https://smrtr.io/pdrbc
