Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives and PMI

Job description

Get to Know the Team The Strategic Initiatives & PMI team is Grab's strategy-to-execution engine for our most critical enterprise-wide priorities. Operating alongside the Corporate Strategy team under the Head of Group Corporate Strategy, we tackle high-stakes, ambiguous business challenges and translate them into measurable outcomes. You will join a high-performing team of ex-MBB alumni who combine top-tier consulting rigor with hands-on functional and operational experience across tech, commercial, and operational roles. We pride ourselves on rigorous problem framing and clarity of thought, paired with a practical execution mindset. Our portfolio spans shaping corporate growth initiatives (e.g., evaluating new market entries and regional expansion strategies), driving massive operational turnarounds (e.g., end-to-end transformation of core business functions), and leading complex post-merger integrations across our regional footprint. Get to Know the Role Reporting directly to the Head of the team, you will lead high-priority strategic projects, operational transformations, and post-merger integration (PMI) workstreams. We are looking for a Senior Manager who brings top-tier strategic rigor but has moved beyond pure advisory work to build diverse, practical business experience. You will not just be making recommendations; you will structure the problem, align cross-functional stakeholders, and drive ground-level implementation. Success requires exceptional clarity of thought, the ability to frame highly ambiguous problems, and a collaborative, empathetic approach to stakeholder management across matrixed teams. The Critical Tasks You Will Perform Corporate Strategy Projects: Partner with strategy and executive leadership to frame complex corporate strategy questions (e.g., regional expansion, new business model entry) and design actionable operational roadmaps to deliver them. Transformation Programs: Own the end-to-end delivery of large-scale transformations. Define the problem, size the opportunity, and orchestrate cross-functional execution to improve business performance and ways of working. Post-Merger Integration (M&A): Lead integration planning and execution for major regional acquisitions. Support M&A due diligence, stress-test deal synergies, and ensure value capture targets are achieved across commercial, operational, product, and people workstreams. Executive Alignment: Act as a thought partner to senior business leaders. Translate complex analyses into clear, structured narratives to influence decision-making and secure buy-in across diverse country teams, verticals, and functions. What Essential Skills You Will Need Experience: 10+ years of working experience. Top-tier management consulting background ( e.g., MBB or equivalent ), combined with a diversity of practical functional experience (e.g., Sales, Commercial leadership, Product Management, Go-to-Market, or Business Operations). Problem Framing & Clarity of Thought: Break down highly ambiguous, complex problems into clear, MECE frameworks and actionable workstreams. End-to-End Program Ownership: Proven track record of taking strategies off the whiteboard and orchestrating cross-functional teams (Product, Tech, Ops, Sales) to drive full implementation and measurable commercial impact. Stakeholder Management: Ability to navigate dynamic, fast-paced matrix environments. Deeply collaborative and capable of driving alignment across varied functions without formal reporting authority. Mobility: Willingness to travel across Grab's Southeast Asian markets as project needs dictate. Good to Have Experience in the technology sector, consumer internet, mobility, delivery, financial services, fintech, or e-commerce is a strong plus. Direct experience leading M&A due diligence, post-investment reviews, and end-to-end post-merger integrations. Life at Grab We 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 Grab We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that enables diverse Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique. About Grab and Our Workplace Grab 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.