Manager, Strategy & Business Operations

Property Finder is the leading property portal in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, dedicated to shaping an inclusive future for real estate while spearheading the region's growing tech ecosystem. At its core is a clear and powerful purpose: To change living for good in the region.

Founded on the value of great ambitions, Property Finder connects millions of property seekers with thousands of real estate professionals every day. The platform offers a seamless and enriching experience, empowering both buyers and renters to make informed decisions. Since its inception in 2007, Property Finder has evolved into a trusted partner for developers, brokers, and home seekers. As a lighthouse tech company, it continues to create an environment where people can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the transformation of real estate in MENA.

Key Responsibilities

• Part of the Strategy & Business Operations team, reporting to the Director Strategy & Business Operations. Primarily an individual contributor role.
• High impact role - given competitive context of our business
• Key responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of top strategic initiatives in the company, in partnership with the relevant VP of the organization (e.g. VP B2B Product if the strategic initiative is related to solving our clients' paint points), and involving executive and senior stakeholders from the entire organization.
• Own business performance and execution (weekly/monthly cadence).
• Oversee the end-to-end project management process, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Coordinate and work with the rest of the organization to support mobilization and implementation of the strategic initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support to project managers and teams, fostering a culture of project excellence.
• Run & oversee complex and detailed analyses to support/test hypotheses.
• Support communication of key findings to Executive Leadership Team of the company and keep them informed of strategic priorities and actions.

The person

• 5+ years of experience in strategy roles, in a top-tier global consulting firm or leading technology company. The ideal candidate would have a mix of both (though not a must).
• Very strong business acumen.
• Story-telling: ability to extract insights from data, translate that into clear, actionable recommendations and put a compelling business case for the recommendations.
• Strong sense of ownership.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to be flexible to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proven record of high performance and achievements in career.
• Very strong Excel, PowerPoint skills.

Location

• Dubai, UAE

Our promise to talent

At Property Finder, we believe talent thrives in an environment where you can be your best self. Where you are empowered to create, elevate, grow, and care. Our team is made up of the best and brightest, united by a shared ambition to change living for good in the region. We attract top talent who want to make an impact. We firmly believe that when our people grow, we all succeed.

Property Finder Guiding Principles

1. Think Future First
2. Data Beats Opinions, Speed Beats Perfection
3. Optimise for Impact
4. No Ostriches Allowed
5. Our People, Our Power
6. The Biggest Risk is Taking no Risk at All

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