Central Strategy & Special Project Manager (Philippines E-commerce)

About the team
The e-commerce industry has experienced rapid growth in recent years and continues to be one of the most competitive sectors among leading internet companies. Our mission is to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy to shopping by making our platform the preferred choice for merchants, creators, and affiliates.

This role serves as the key point of contact between central and local teams, driving alignment between strategy, data insights, and execution. You will be responsible for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of operational programs by identifying performance gaps, scaling best practices, and driving data-driven solutions to business challenges. The role also supports strategic planning through market insights, performance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to accelerate business growth.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead and execute strategic initiatives or project to drive business growth, operational excellence, and organizational priorities.
2. Manage business projects end-to-end, including process optimization, operating model enhancements, incentive program design, and cross-functional go-to-market (GTM) initiatives.
3. Partner closely with regional Product and Operations teams to define business requirements, influence product roadmaps, and ensure successful feature launches and adoption.
4. Leverage data-driven insights to identify performance gaps, recommend solutions, and support strategic decision-making.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities, drive execution, and ensure timely delivery of key business initiatives.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualification(s):

1. Bachelor's degree or above
2. 3+ years of experience in strategy and operations, management consulting, business strategy, e-commerce, internet, or technology-related industries.
3. Proven experience leading strategic projects from problem identification and analysis through solution design and execution, with a strong track record of delivering measurable business impact.
4. Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex business challenges into actionable initiatives and drive end-to-end execution.
5. Proficient in data analysis and business intelligence tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or similar).
6. Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and drive alignment across teams.

Preferred Qualification(s):

1. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex insights and recommendations clearly to diverse audiences.
2. Comfortable working with large datasets and translating insights into business recommendations.
3. Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.