Manager, Commercial Transformation

About the role

We are seeking a strategic and execution‑focused Manager for the Commercial Transformation team, to help drive and lead high‑impact commercial initiatives across 16 countries for our global brands (foodora, foodpanda, and Yemeksepeti). Operating as a hands‑on internal consultant and lean PMO leader, this role bridges high‑level commercial direction with immediate execution. This is an execution‑first role; you must be comfortable taking decisive action with 70% of the data, building momentum on the ground, and iterating in real‑time.

Key responsibilities

• Lead high‑impact commercial transformation initiatives, rapid‑response interventions, and cross‑functional pilots end‑to‑end across 16 markets, scaling projects from setup to regional rollout.
• Partner with Market Managing Directors, Commercial Directors, and central teams to resolve operational bottlenecks in the restaurant business.
• Develop and manage lean project plans, timelines, and resource allocation, ensuring rapid execution without bureaucratic overhead.
• Identify, escalate, and resolve commercial risks, operational friction, and performance issues using a bottom‑up approach.
• Create and execute communication plans to keep senior executives and cross‑country stakeholders aligned.
• Provide clear executive readouts and regular status updates to senior leadership.
• Own cross‑functional commercial innovation pilots, taking them from proof‑of‑concept to regional rollout.

Required profile

• 5‑7 years of experience in commercial operations, scale‑up management, or internal transformation roles.
• Proven ability to plan, execute, and oversee complex multi‑market projects from inception to completion.
• Results‑driven mindset, comfortable moving forward with 70% of the data and prioritising speed‑to‑market.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, able to build relationships with C‑suite and matrixed teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, capable of distilling complex performance data into executive‑level presentations.
• Exceptional time‑management and adaptability to handle multiple high‑priority missions across 16 countries.
• Deep understanding of platform business models, restaurant delivery ecosystems, P&L levers, and commercial KPIs.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Jira for project tracking.
• Proficiency with Trello for workflow management.
• Proficiency with Asana for task coordination.