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.Role Summary:As part of the Strategy & Business Operations team, we’re looking for a Manager, Strategy & Business Operations who’ll play a critical role in driving the Company's growth. High impact role with constant C-level visibilityYou will work with an exceptional group of ex consultants from McKinsey, Bain, BCG and the Big 4. Key Responsibilities:Owns the end-to-end activity of competitive intelligence. This covers the following aspects:Vendor Management: Partner with internal procurement teams to manage relationship with external competitive intelligence information providersData acquisition & reporting: Collect relevant information (through primary and secondary research) about the industry, market and competitionPartner with Business Analytics and Data Engineering to surface the data to relevant stakeholdersUncovering insights and providing recommendations: Develop and maintain a view of the market/industry trends, and competition’s current performance and future strategyDefine actionable recommendations to win against the competitionProvide input to the Director of Business Performance for the weekly business review and monthly business reviewDrive implementation of recommendations:Communicate findings and recommendations to the senior leadership to help them make better-informed decisionsDrive the implementation of these recommendations by partnering with relevant functions (e.g. Product, Commercial, etc.) Calculating our TAM for International MarketsDevelop strong understanding and calculation of the funnel from transaction value to classifieds spend to PF revenue for International Markets (EGY, QA, BH, KSA)Board/Investor requestsShare PF’s latest competitive positon to external stakeholders such as PF’s Board/InvestorsThe 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 acumenStory-telling: ability to extract insights from data, translate that into clear, actionable recommendations and put a compelling business case for the recommendationsStrong sense of ownershipStrong analytical skillsExceptional written and verbal communication skillsWilling to be flexible to meet project deadlinesAbility to work independentlyProven record of high performance and achievements in careerVery strong Excel, PowerPoint skillsLocation:Dubai, UAEOur promise to talentAt 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 PrinciplesThink Future FirstData Beats Opinions, Speed Beats PerfectionOptimise for ImpactNo Ostriches AllowedOur People, Our PowerThe Biggest Risk is Taking no Risk at AllFind us at:TwitterFacebookInstagramLinkedinGlassdoor