Special Projects Manager

Get to know the role:

• Build, lead and operate a business vertical focusing on strategy, operations and project management, in a dynamic and highly competitive environment
• Working across departments and functions to problem-solve critical issues, with a focus on business impact
• Build, lead and coach high performing teams
• Must be operationally competent, process oriented and data driven
• Passionate about Grab’s social mission and making a positive impact in the community

The day-to-day activities:

• Work with Country Head to set business targets and allocate budget
• Plan and execute business and operations plan within assigned budget
• Accountable for business vertical targets, budget and P&L
• Collaborate with other Grab leaders (including other Business Vertical Heads, Product, Engineering, Data, User Trust, Legal, Public Affairs, etc) to address issues, identify new opportunities and share best practices.
• Develop win-win partnerships
• Be the spokesperson for the business vertical; this includes attending media events, interviews and fielding both online & offline media questions
• Collaborate with Country Head and Marketing Head to achieve overall business objectives
• Work with Finance team to track actuals vs target, analyze and identify opportunities from financial statements
• Build a culture that strongly aligns with Grab’s Vision, Mission and Principles
• Be a servant leader; lead by example

The must haves:

• Prior experience in management consulting, general management, investment banking, start-ups / fast-paced business-centric environment strongly preferred
• MBA degree or Bachelors from a top-tier university preferred
• Prepared and able to provide high-level directions as well as be hands on when the situation calls for it
• Adaptable; enjoys working in a fast-paced, fast-changing environment
• Strong motivator and collaborator; able to align large groups of people towards a particular goal
• Proven experience in developing strategies, and translating said strategies into tangible outcomes
• Able to initiate and maintain strong relationships with relevant industry partners, suppliers and contractors
• Excellent leadership, management, problem solving, negotiations, interpersonal, and communications skills
• Strong planning, execution and coordination skills