Head of Metropolitan Growth Initiatives

Ready for a challenge?Then Just Eat Takeaway.com might be the place for you. Were a leading global online delivery platform, and our vision is to empower everyday convenience.Whether its a Friday-night feast, a post-gym poke bowl, or grabbing some groceries, our tech platform connects tens of millions of customers with hundreds of thousands of restaurant, grocery and convenience partners across the globe.About this roleWe are seeking a highly motivated (Senior) Manager to strengthen the strategic capabilities of the KCP team. Reporting directly to the Head of Strategy, you will be the key driver in defining and steering our top-city growth strategy across Germany. This role is perfect for a strategic thinker who thrives where start-up spirit meets corporate scale in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Your work will directly translate strategy and commercial insights into measurable business results every week.You will be based in our modern Berlin office three days per week.About the Key City Program (KCP)The Key City Program is Lieferando's commercial growth engine and a central strategic initiative focused on driving superior performance in Germany's most competitive urban markets. We operate with an entrepreneurial mindset, working closely with City Managers and cross-functional teams (including Marketing, Sales, and Logistics) to identify and deliver meaningful, rapid growth.In this impactful role, you will also be responsible for:Sharpen strategic direction for our top cities: clarify the logic behind tactical choices and focus resources on what matters mostBring structure, frameworks and prioritization to a fast-moving commercial environmentWork closely with Analytics to shape the right business questions, challenge assumptions and extract actionable insightsDesign city interventions (e.g., partner activation, supply optimisation, logistics expansion) with clear KPIs and evaluation plansTurn successful initiatives into scalable playbooks and enable rollout in other markets/citiesPrepare high-impact narratives and performance insights for Monthly and Quarterly Business ReviewsEnsure alignment and governance across Marketing, Sales, Logistics and Product so execution runs fast and smoothAct as a strategic sparring partner to City Managers and the KCP leadershipWhat will you bring to the table?35+ years experience in strategy consulting or commercial strategy roles in a fast-paced environmentStrong commercial and entrepreneurial mindset understands what really drives marketplace growthAbility to challenge and elevate decisions can hold their own with experienced operators and senior stakeholdersExperience building clarity within complexity ideally having driven growth initiatives inside a corporate/scale-upHighly skilled in structuring, synthesis and communication from frameworks to crisp decks and storylinesData-literate: able to define business case logic and guide analyses (model building supported by analytics specialists)Fluent in English; German preferredWhat We OfferLike a well-balanced recipe: your skills and our offer are the perfect match Here's what you can expect from us:A competitive compensation package that recognizes your performance supported by a culture of open feedback and regular performance reviews.A permanent employment contract with hybrid working options: three days per week in our Berlin-Kreuzberg office and two days working from the comfort of your home. (unless FTC is stated)Urban Sports Club membership to help you recharge after work and keep a clear head.Extra perks: a monthly commuting allowance of 59 and a 90 monthly JET Pay credit so you can enjoy delicious meals delivered straight to your desk.Company pension scheme with a 20% employer contribution.A diverse and inclusive team with colleagues from over 99 nationalities and the opportunity to join our many communities and ERGs.Plenty of learning opportunities via our Learning Hub, LinkedIn Learning, Bookboon, internal training, and online English courses.Sustainable work with purpose: contribute to our sustainability initiatives and work in our DGNB-certified office in Berlin.Shared experiences: after-work drinks, regular team events, social initiatives, and our summer and/ or winter parties.Design your own bike: individually adjusted to your body measurements, and lease it for 36 months interest-free, reducing your costs. At the end of the 36 months, you can buy the bike for about 10% of the RRP or lease a new bike.At JET, this is on the menu:Our teams forge connections internally and work with some of the best-known brandson the planet, giving us truly international impact in a dynamic environment. Fun, fast-paced and supportive, the JET culture is about movement, growth and about celebrating every aspect of our JETers. Thanks to them we stay one step ahead of the Competition.Inclusion, Diversity & BelongingNo matter who you are, what you look like, who you love, or where you are from, youcan find your place at Just Eat Takeaway.com. Were committed to creating aninclusive culture, encouraging diversity of people and thinking, in which all employeesfeel they truly belong and can bring their most colourful selves to work every day.What else is cooking?Want to know more about our JETers, culture or company? Have a look at our careersite where you can find people's stories, blogs, podcasts and more.Are you ready to take your seat? Apply now