Noon - Program Manager

Program Manager

Who we are?

noon.com is a technology leader with a simple mission: to be the best place to buy and sell things. In doing this we hope to accelerate the digital economy of the Middle East, empowering regional talent and businesses to meet the full range of consumers' online needs. noon operates without boundaries; we are aggressively and voraciously ambitious.

Starting in 2017 with noon.com, the region's homegrown e-commerce platform and leading online shopping destination, noon is now a digital ecosystem of products and services - noon, noon Daily, noon Food, NowNow, SIVVI, noon VIP, and noon Pay.

Position Overview:

- We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Program Manager to spearhead strategic initiatives within the quick commerce division.

- In this role, you will play a key role in executing strategic initiatives / programs to enhance the quick commerce business share of categories by owning assortment plans by store, replenishment flows, and driving exclusive campaigns within the q-commerce platform.

Key Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop initiatives to maximize category share on the Q-commerce platform and refine strategic plans aligned with company goals and objectives.

- Develop and manage the assortment design framework with categories & Implement strategies with categories to maintain sufficient inventory levels in the relevant warehouses to improve availability

- Drive initiates to optimize supply by collaborating with sourcing teams to identify alternate / multiple supply sources.

- Continuously optimize & maintain replenishment flows for fast moving products.

- Drive assortment suggestions based on trends on the platform & within geographies. Lead initiatives and campaigns with brands, with a focus on the quick commerce-specific offerings

- Take ownership of P&L responsibilities, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Spearhead exclusive initiatives to optimize bottom-line.

- Monitor and analyze program performance, identify key performance indicators (KPIs), and develop actionable insights to drive continuous improvement.

- Proactively identify risks and issues that may impact program success, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate as necessary.

- Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on program/project status, highlighting achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, team members, and external partners.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field.

- Master's degree is a plus.

- 3-5 years of experience in program management, strategy consulting, category management, quick commerce or related roles.

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams.

- Proven track record of successfully managing projects or programs from inception to completion.

- Experience with P&L management and financial analysis.

- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

- Experience with MS Office / Excel.

- Experience with SQL, Data visualization tools such as Tableau or Google Data studio / Looker is a plus.