Associate Director - Commercial & Special Projects - Jobs in Saudi Arabia , Riyadh

Job Description

At Careem we are led by a powerful purpose to simplify and improve lives in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan. Were pioneering the development of innovative services to aid the mobility of people, the mobility of things and the mobility of money. Were in the driving seat as we help to define how technology will shape progress in some of the fastest-growing countries in the world. Our teams are building tech to meet the needs of the future in areas including data and AI, e-commerce, technology-enabled logistics, maps, identity, and fintech. Were well placed to solve complex and meaningful challenges at scale, with deep tech expertise, strong regulatory relationships, a local presence, and increasingly specialised global teams which are structured to operate as autonomous start-ups. Our team of over 400 engineers and developers are empowered to develop cutting-edge technology every day. Careem was established in July 2012, became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uber Technologies, Inc. in January 2020, and today operates in over 100 cities across 12 countries. About the teamCareem is looking for a passionate Associate Director - Commercial & Special Projects, who is driven by identifying and implementing strategic growth opportunities within the Ride Hailing sector, utilizing cross-functional teams. As an Associate Director - Commercial & Special Projects, you will be working directly with the GM of Ride Hailing to identify key strategic projects that will drive growth and cover business needs that will enhance the services reliability. You will be expected to deal with numerous external stakeholders from the Public and Private sectors in KSA, in addition to internal stakeholders from various departments, to be able to achieve the projects outcomes. You are expected to leverage your project management skills, stakeholder management skills, communication skills, data analytics skills, strategic planning skills and knowledge of KSA public and private sectors to be able to deliver high-value projects that will serve the Ride Hailing vertical, utilizing available resources. What youll do

• Design, pursue and lead special projects through to implementation with the support of the cross-functional teams
• Build deep relationships with key stakeholders with top-tiered government partners and lead critical business negotiations
• Work with a cross-functional team of analysts, sales executives, engineers, and product managers to deliver against the teams KPIs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product management, communications, and marketing

What youll needThe ideal candidate will have a passionate commitment to improving peoples lives, an insane focus on excellence and customer service, and a strong alignment with our core values: being bold, focused, agile and collaborative, wowing customers, and acting like an owner.

• 5-7 years of experience delivering against ambitious KPIs
• Hands-on experience in project and program management
• Strong data orientation - someone who is always on top of key metrics and implications for the business
• Comfort with ambiguous and regularly changing environments
• Ability to craft and articulate solutions that create win-win outcomes with merchants
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to tight deadlines
• Technology background and experience working in the region
• Strong problem solving and analytical thinking skills

Were looking for someone who can take ownership, who is of service, and who shoots to the moon and beyond. Is this you Were looking forward to seeing your application! Where youll be

• Youll be working in the location youre hired from. Due to legal and compensation considerations, you will need to be based out of the country youre hired from as your primary work location.

What well provide youIn addition to a competitive long-term total compensation with salary and equity, we have a reward philosophy that expands beyond this. As a Careem colleague you will be able to:

• Be part of a remote-first environment (3 days remote in country and 2 days onsite per week)
• Work from any country in the world for 30 days a year
• Use Unlimited Vacation days throughout the year
• Access fitness reimbursements for health activities including: gym, health club and training classes.
• Work and learn from great minds
• Create impact in a region with untapped potential
• Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day

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About Company

Careem is a Dubai-based ridesharing company with operations in over 100 cities, covering 15 countries across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia regions. The company, which was valued at over US$2 billion in 2018, became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uber after being acquired for $3.1 billion in January 2020.