Director of PMO & Operations

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Direct message the job poster from inDriveOverviewinDrive is an international ride-hailing service. We are a highly-regarded, high-tech unicorn company; we have been making a positive impact globally since 2013 by harnessing the power of innovative mobile technologies. With our cutting-edge solutions and dynamic work environment, we provide a unique opportunity for individuals to be a part of a team that is changing the lives of millions for the better!We are looking for a Director of PMO & Operations who will support the Chief Ride-Hailing Officer as a strategic partner by driving business planning, leading the Market Operations PMO, managing risk and operational efficiency, overseeing OPEX budgets, and streamlining the Procurement-to-Pay process to ensure alignment, transparency, and execution excellence across the Ride-Hailing division.ResponsibilitiesChief Ride-Hailing Officer (CRHO) support in a Chief of Staff capacity:Leading and improving RH Business Rhythm to analyze key metrics and KPIs, oversee the execution of strategy and related initiatives, and identify areas for improvementTracking progress on the CRHO’s team commitments arising from key meetings with the CEO and cross-functional leadershipOrganising critical business events (RH Town Halls, RH Summit, team strategic sessions) in collaboration with the comms team and facilitate preparation of materials from the RH teamManaging Risk Operations function, ensuring risk calculation, mitigation plan ownership, seamless coordination and operational excellenceDesigning and implementing operational processes to support efficiencyActing as a trusted advisor and execution partner to the CRHOBusiness planning orchestration:Setting up and orchestrating a holistic business planning process linked to the financial planning process and aligned with other corporate processes across the companyOrganising and facilitating reviews of P&L, business plans and priorities by the CRHO (in collaboration with the finance team)Facilitating cascading of the company’s goals to RH divisionEnsuring transparency and alignment of goals / objectives across different organizational levelsLeading Market Operations PMO office:Setting up expectations for roles and responsibilities within RH Market Operations in partnership with the Senior Director of Market Operations & SupplySetting up a clear accountability system for regional teams within RH Market Operations, including clear KPIs, their measurement and regular goals trackingCodifying and improving current business processes, leading the development of process guidelines and execution playbooks for RH Market Operations (in partnership with the Senior Director of Market Operations & Supply)Creating mechanisms for regular alignment and joint decision-making between RH HQ, RH Market Operations and cross-functions on strategy, local strategic priorities, portfolio of initiatives and resourcing required for effective executionOPEX Budget Holder:Managing operational expenses (OPEX) within the approved budget frameworkControlling expenditures, optimizing costs, and ensuring efficient resource utilizationCollaborating with the finance team for budget planning, approval, and adjustmentsPreparing financial reports, analyzing budget performance, and forecasting future expendituresP2P (Procurement to Pay) Holder for Growth:Managing the end-to-end procurement-to-pay process to support the company’s growth strategyEnsuring smooth coordination with internal teams and external partners for timely and efficient procurement operationsDriving process improvements in P2P, enhancing transparency, and optimizing procurement efficiencyRequirements7+ years of experience in business management, project management, operations, or a Chief of Staff role within ride-hailing, technology, consumer, or industrial sectorsConsulting background with a focus on business processes or experience in scale-ups is a plusDemonstrated success in project coordination, with proven ability to manage stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams across multiple departmentsStrong understanding of budgeting, financial and business planning, and performance trackingTrack record of analyzing and streamlining business processes to improve efficiencyStrong strategic and analytical thinking skills, capable of balancing big-picture vision with hands-on executionComfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and balancing multiple priorities simultaneouslyExceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, in English and RussianConditionsHealth insurance with oncology coverage and life insurance included in CyprusHybrid or remote work modeAccess to professional counseling services, including psychological, financial, and legal supportDiverse internal training programsPartially or fully paid additional training coursesAll necessary work equipmentFitness club membership discountSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionIndustriesIndustriesIT Services and IT ConsultingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at inDrive by 2xNoteWe’re removing boilerplate content unrelated to the role to focus on the job description itself. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
England, United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime