Senior Manager, Growth Strategy and Planning

Job title: Senior Manager, Growth Strategy and Planning

Company: Grab


Job description: Company DescriptionAbout Grab and Our WorkplaceGrab is Southeast Asia’s leading superapp. From getting your favourite meals delivered to helping you manage your finances and getting around town hassle-free, we’ve got your back with everything. In Grab, purpose gives us joy and habits build excellence, while harnessing the power of Technology and AI to deliver the mission of driving Southeast Asia forward by economically empowering everyone, with heart, hunger, honour, and humility.Job DescriptionGet to Know the TeamThe Regional Growth Strategy and Planning team is a dynamic and diverse group united by a shared mission to drive user growth across Southeast Asia.Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. We engage with a broad spectrum of stakeholders to drive impactful solutions. Our ability to influence stems from a deep understanding of business priorities and a keen awareness of the unique needs of users from each market.We pride ourselves on the pragmatic approach to problem-solving. Our solutions are not only innovative but also actionable, driving tangible results.Get to Know the RoleYou will spearhead growth initiatives across the region by translating user insights into actionable, high impact programs. You will lead strategic projects that cut across products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute these programs.You will navigate complex problem spaces, conduct market and user research, and leverage data-driven insights. Embracing an ‘always day one’ mindset is critical as we adapt and innovate to remain at the forefront of growth.You will lead a small team and play a key role in their growth and success. You will report to the Regional Head of Markets Growth, with the role based onsite at the Grab Petaling Jaya office.The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

• Strategic Growth Projects: You will leverage data, insights, and strategic frameworks to identify opportunities that unlock growth across products and user segments. Drive cross-functional collaboration to turn insights into scalable initiatives.
• Stakeholder management: You will communicate with regional cross-functional teams and senior leadership. Influence decision-makers on growth initiatives, ensuring alignment on priorities and strategic direction. Collaborate across teams to design, prioritize, and execute high-impact projects.
• Execution Excellence: You will lead the conceptualization, prioritization, and end-to-end execution of growth initiatives at a regional level. Drive alignment on priorities, success metrics, timelines, and resource requirements. Champion post-mortem analysis to refine and scale successful initiatives.
• Performance monitoring: You will maintain a strong understanding of growth indicators and user performance trends across the region. Use these insights to inform regional growth initiatives and ensure they are grounded in the realities of business performance.
• Continuous Innovation: You will foster a culture of innovation and experimentation within your team. Encourage creative thinking, bold ideas, and calculated risk-taking to drive breakthrough growth outcomes.

QualificationsWhat Essential Skills You Will Need

• You have at least 5 to 8 years of experience in strategy development / user growth or related roles, in consulting, tech company or startup environment.
• You will build trust-based relationships with senior leaders across teams and leveraging data-driven insights to gain buy-in for initiatives.
• You think about what is required to achieve growth, structure and address ambiguous problems, develop data-driven perspectives on growth priorities across multiple countries, and advocate for critical initiatives.
• You will seek opportunities for innovation and growth, adapting to rapid changes and shifts in direction.
• You have experience supervising a small team, with demonstrated ability to guide team members in strategic direction.

Additional InformationLife at GrabWe care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer:

• We have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.
• With GrabFlex, create a benefits package that suits your needs and aspirations.
• Celebrate moments that matter in life with loved ones through Parental and Birthday leave, and give back to your communities through Love-all-Serve-all (LASA) volunteering leave
• We have a confidential Grabber Assistance Programme to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life’s challenges.
• Balancing personal commitments and life’s demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours

What We Stand For At GrabWe are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that provides equal opportunity for Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. We consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, age, gender, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique.

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Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Job date: Sat, 28 Jun 2025 02:53:35 GMT

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