Head of Strategic Initiatives - CEO Office
Head of Strategic Initiatives - CEO Office
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As the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience, fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide, powered by tech, designed by people. As one of Europe’s largest tech platforms, headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index. We enable creative minds to deliver solutions that create impact within our ecosystem. We move fast, take action and adapt. No matter where you're from or what you believe in, we build, we deliver, we lead. We are Delivery Hero.
Job Description
We are looking for a Head of Strategic Initiatives – CEO Office (all genders) to join the CEO’s Office at Delivery Hero—supporting our brands foodora, foodpanda, and Yemeksepeti.
In this high-impact role, you’ll act as a strategic partner to the CEO, driving clarity, alignment, and execution across our most critical initiatives. From shaping global priorities and leading cross-functional projects to owning executive governance and special strategic efforts, you’ll help steer the organization at the highest level.
If you're a sharp, creative problem solver seeking your next challenge, an international workplace in the heart of Berlin is waiting for you.
In this role you will,
* Lead and drive strategic cross-functional initiatives with senior stakeholders, from concept to execution
* Provide analytical support and insights to guide decision-making on key business questions
* Align global, regional, and local priorities by support defining and refreshing company strategy and aligning strategy across central, regional and local entities
* Run governance for C-level and OKR meetings, ensuring strong follow-up and accountability
* Support strategic projects from global initiatives to C-level offsite planning
* Design and maintain business planning processes, including OKRs, roadmaps, and reporting dashboards
* Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the CEO, helping move the business forward with clarity and focus
Qualifications
* Minimum 5 years (not counting internships) of work experience in management consulting, investment banking, corporate finance/transaction advisory
* Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
* Sharp strategic thinking and structured problem-solving—comfortable navigating ambiguity
* High business acumen, with the ability to synthesize data and insights into clear recommendations
* Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills—especially with senior leadership
* Experience building governance structures, leading planning cycles, and driving accountability
* Strong written and verbal communication, with a knack for translating complexity into clarity
Additional Information
Ensuring you and all our Heroes are looked after, happy, and healthy is always on the menu. Because if you’re in good shape, then we’re in good shape.
* Make the most of our hybrid working model and join the team for face-to-face connection and collaboration in our beautiful Berlin campus 2 days a week
* We offer 27 days holiday with an extra day on 2nd and 3rd year of service
* We will support you in developing yourself and your career growth opportunities: 1.000 € Educational Budget, Language Courses, Parental Support and access to the Udemy Business platform to explore a variety of online courses.
* Get moving and release those wonderful, mind-boosting endorphins: Health Checkups, Meditation, Yoga, Gym & Bicycle Subsidy
* Cash. Dough. Cheddar. Whatever you call it, we’ll help you with it: Employee Share Purchase Plan, Sabbatical Bank, Public Transportation Ticket Discount, Life & Accident Insurance, Corporate Pension Plan
* The power of getting together over some food is unrivaled. Here are a few ways to help you do that. All the yum: Digital Meal Vouchers, Food Vouchers, Corporate Discounts. Courses.
We believe diversity and inclusion are key to creating not only an exciting product, but also an amazing customer and employee experience. Fostering this starts with hiring - therefore we do not discriminate on the basis of racial identities, religious beliefs, color, national origin, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, age, marital or disability statuses, or any other aspect that makes you, you. We encourage you to let us know if you need any accommodations or specific accessibility support to ensure a smooth interview experience—just include it in your application. You're welcome to share your pronouns (he/she/they) right from the start so we can address you respectfully from our first contact.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Industries
Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting
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