Director, MD Office

We are hiring for the Director MD Office position based in Malaysia to take on a key role in supporting high-impact projects that will help foodpanda achieve its ambitious goals for 2025 and beyond. This role will be reporting directly to the Managing Director. Youll be working in a fast-paced environment where your relationship-building and communication skills will be crucial as you collaborate with stakeholders across different departments.

Key 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia.

  • 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.

• Team leadership:

  • Mentor and guide junior staff within the CEO Office fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in business economics engineering or a related field. An MBA or advanced Degree is preferred.
• At least 8 years of experience in management consulting founders office project management or a related 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
• Resilient and adaptable able to thrive in a dynamic and fast-changing environment.
• Openness to coaching and feedback demonstrating a willingness to learn and grow.
• Humility in working with others valuing diverse perspectives and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Experience working in the technology e-commerce or food industry is a plus.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time