Project Manager

Play a key role in launching Careem Pay across the MENA region
• Develop and manage market-specific project plans for Careem Pay launches in various markets, utilizing project-management best practices and techniques
• Ensure completion of all launch workstreams in a timely fashion; monitor progress and keep senior leadership informed of red flags, delays and decisions needed
• Drivelarge and cross-functional groups of colleagues (e.g., product, engineering, legal, compliance, partnerships, marketing commercial) to ensure smooth and on-track Careem Pay launches in any given market
• Work with external partners to ensure timely partnership and integration implementation for market launches
• Continually iterate and innovate Careem Pay Launch Playbook for future launches, and report on KPIs to assess impacts of different launch strategies
• Flexibility to travel 10-20% of the year, to MENA region cities where we are launching
In return, you’ll gain massive learning opportunities in the start-up and fintech space; exposure to multiple functions including product, tech, commercial, operations, growth, regulatory and compliance; and the chance to be part of a fintech rocketship within the supporting infrastructure of an established company. What you'll need
• Top-tier educational background
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience within a leading fintech, bank or management consulting firm - with clear emphasis and track record in PMO / project management / new market launches
• Knowledge of payments business models, value chain, players and industry trends is preferred
• Understanding of tech integration process which requires integration with third party vendors
• Detail-oriented and organised with a strong talent for project management
• Ability to drive results from large, cross-functional project teams from inception to delivery of projects
• Willingness and ability to work in an ambiguous, fast-paced and changing environment
• Action-oriented with aser focus on speed and results on a daily basis
• Self-starter with high level of ownership and limited need for oversight and support
What we’ll provide you In addition to a competitive long-term total compensation with salary, we have a reward philosophy that expands beyond this. As a Careem colleague you will be able to:
• Work and learn from great minds