Careem

Strategy Manager

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Full Time

Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East — making it easy to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Our purpose is simple: to simplify and improve people’s lives and build an awesome organisation that inspires.
Since 2012, Careem has enabled earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of more than 70 million customers, and built a platform where the region’s best talent and entrepreneurs thrive. We operate in 70+ cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.

We’re now entering our next chapter — one powered by AI. We’re looking for AI talent: curious problem-solvers who know how to apply AI to build tools, automate workflows, and create real impact. Whether it’s streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience, or reimagining internal systems — we want people who can make Careem work smarter and move faster.

About the team
Join our fast-paced Groceries team at Careem, where we are reshaping how people shop for their daily needs across the region. Our team is a key driver of innovation and growth, focused on creating seamless, efficient, and delightful grocery shopping experiences for our customers.

What you'll do

  • Develop and implement strategic initiatives to scale Groceries operations in Riyadh and beyond

  • Conduct deep-dive analyses to evaluate business performance and recommend improvements

  • Work with cross-functional teams (e.g., Operations, Product, Finance) to align strategic objectives and ensure execution

  • Monitor competitive landscape and market trends to inform strategy

  • Lead the annual planning cycle, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking

  • Present business insights, updates, and recommendations to senior stakeholders

What you'll need

  • 5–7 years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, or strategic roles in tech/FMCG/retail

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with fluency in Excel and PowerPoint; SQL knowledge is a plus

  • Experience working cross-functionally in high-growth, fast-paced environments

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

  • Strategic mindset with an ability to move from insights to action

  • Strong leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management capabilities

What we’ll provide you

We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to:

  • Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.
  • Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.
  • Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.
  • Work 4 days a week in office & 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.)
  • Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.