Head, Strategy

Company Description

About Grab and our workplace

Grab is Southeast Asia’s leading superapp. We are dedicated to improving the lives of millions of users across the region by providing them everyday services such as deliveries, mobility, financial services, enterprise services and others. More than that, we provide the opportunity for them to have a better life. And that aspiration starts inside Grab because we believe in a seamless blend of work and home life, making every aspect of life better for all.

Guided by The Grab Way, which spells out our mission, how we believe we can achieve it, and our operating principles—the 4Hs: Heart, Hunger, Honour and Humility—we work to create economic empowerment for the people of Southeast Asia. With our unwavering commitment to our values, we believe that we're more than a service provider; we're agents of positive change.

Job Description

Get to know the team:

• The Strategy Team oversees country strategy and special projects across all of Grab’s verticals in the Philippines, including mobility, deliveries, and finance.
• We are a data-driven team with good experience in operations and an interest in market insights. The team enjoys solving tough, complex business and operational problems and coming up with long-term strategies.

Get to know the role:

• Strategy & Planning: Develop the overall strategy for the country with the leadership team and be part of the end-to-end problem-solving process. This includes the following: translating and localizing regional mandates for the Philippine context, developing frameworks and structures to help solve business issues, making recommendations based on data and analysis, and creating execution plans
• New Business: Develop new business from market opportunities and manage the end-to-end process from market research and business planning to actual set-up
• Project Management: Work on a broad set of projects ranging from new business, organization design implementation, and operational improvement initiatives. Drive and manage cross-functional projects that serve stakeholders across departments and verticals

Business Partnership: Serve as thought partner for the business teams

• Leadership: Lead the Strategy Team in day-to-day work while helping considering individual career development

The day-to-day activities:

• Country strategy & planning
  • Monitor country P&L and make recommendations to help hit targets
  • Plan country and people strategy with leadership team
  • Manage risk, procurement, and compliance together with other business units
• Project management
  • Design and manage strategic and tactical projects
  • Develop plans, success metrics, and relevant communication approaches
  • Execute internal/external projects (including ad hoc activities) through a structured and collaborative approach and according to agreed requirements while ensuring flexibility to adapt to internal/external factors
  • Escalate and resolve roadblocks when needed to deliver outcomes in a timely manner
• Cross-functional and cross-vertical collaboration 
  • Support designing solutions to complex business problems and gather requirements from relevant partners (direct and indirect stakeholders)
  • Foster and strengthen a culture of cross-functional and cross-vertical collaboration on project planning, execution and feedback loops
• Stakeholder management and communications
  • Manage communication of progress and alignment with overall direction with relevant people across the teams
  • Ensure strict adherence to project/launch timelines and ensure project/launch visibility to the company leadership.
  • Support in performing analyses to enable data driven decision making
  • Facilitate leadership meetings ensuring top priorities are discussed and insights are communicated in the right fashion
  • Manage project roadblocks effectively while maintaining composure and communicating clearly
  • Ensure all participants have a clear role, define the ‘RACI’ matrix, and create escalation points and triggers for delays

Qualifications

The must-haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or any related fields; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 5-10 years in Strategy, Operations, Project Management, or Management Consulting
• Analytical and Strategic Skills: Highly analytical with keen attention to details; proficient in both strategy and operations
• Mission Alignment: Passionate about Grab's social mission; dedicated to positive impact internally and externally
• Leadership and Communication: Strong motivator, collaborator, and negotiator; excellent communication skills; adept at influencing diverse groups
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Highly entrepreneurial, executional, resilient, and agile; self-standing with a strong drive for excellence and growth
• Technical Competencies: Proficient in Microsoft and Google Workplace tools; demonstrated experience in driving transformative initiatives; SQL and Python knowledge preferred
• Language Proficiency and Relationship Management: Excellent communication skills in English and Filipino; capable of managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders; proven track record in collaborating across functions for process development and strategic problem-solving

Additional Information

Benefits at Grab:

We care deeply about your well-being and are committed to supporting you every step of the way. Here are some of the global benefits we offer:

• Protect and provide for your loved ones with peace of mind, knowing we have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.
• Craft a benefits package that suits your unique needs and aspirations with GrabFlex, because we believe in empowering you to thrive.
• Embrace the magic of new life and create lasting memories with your family through Maternity and Paternity Leave.
• Life can be overwhelming, but you're never alone. Our confidential Grabber Assistance Programme is here to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.
• Your well-being is our priority. Benefit from our holistic well-being initiatives through Wellbeing@Grab, including health programmes, informative webinars, and vibrant carnivals.
• Achieve a harmonious work-life balance with our FlexWork arrangements, allowing you to adapt and thrive in your personal and professional life.

We’ve got many different benefits hyper localised in each country. Speak to your recruiter during your interview to find out more.

What we stand for at Grab:

We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that enables diverse Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique. If you require accommodations to fully participate in the recruitment process, you are encouraged to include your request(s) when applying.

We deliver the greatest impact and ideas when we bring together diverse perspectives. It is what enables us to spread opportunities to Grabbers and our partners. It’s not a box-ticking exercise; it’s who we are.