Director Performance & Strategy (Temp) | Dubai,... Central Operations · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Moove
Operations
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Director Performance & Strategy (Temp) | Dubai, UAE
About Moove
Moove is building the world’s largest fleet and best-in-class technologies that power mobility platforms. Its flagship Drive-to-Own (DTO) product democratises access to vehicle ownership with a revolutionary revenue based financing model, enabling underserved mobility entrepreneurs to thrive.
Moove’s growth has been fuelled by its global Uber partnership and support of leading investors and lenders, including Uber, Mubadala, BlackRock, MUFG, and many others. With operations now spanning 19 cities across 6 continents - Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and the Middle East - Moove continues to expand its offerings through strategic acquisitions and partnerships with industry leaders, including Waymo and Uber. Moove is transforming mobility to make it safer, more efficient and accessible to all, while providing economic opportunities and supporting skills development in the mobility sector.
About the Role
The Director of Performance & Strategy at Moove is responsible for driving business performance, planning discipline, and execution across markets. This role owns the end-to-end performance management cycle, including running business reviews, leading planning processes, and identifying and driving resolution of key performance issues in partnership with market and functional leaders. In parallel, you will act as a strategic partner to local teams, supporting critical decisions on growth, profitability, pricing, and expansion, while aligning cross-functional stakeholders. The role also leads key strategic initiatives, including new market launches, new business lines (e.g. AV), and other growth opportunities, ensuring disciplined execution from planning through implementation.
This role is a "temp role" of 6 months.
What You’ll be Doing
As Moove scales across markets, this role ensures consistent delivery across four core areas: business performance, project management across centrally driven initiatives, expansion, and cross-functional execution.
Critical outcomes (6–12 months)
Establish a consistent performance management cadence across markets (SteerCos, dashboards, planning cycles)
Identify and address key drivers of underperformance, improving profitability and operational efficiency
Deliver high-impact strategic initiatives (e.g., market launches, pricing improvements, new revenue streams)
Scope of responsibilities & impact areas
Performance Management: Own weekly and monthly business reviews, track key metrics, and lead deep dives to understand performance drivers and gaps
Strategic Planning: Lead annual budgeting, OKRs, and quarterly planning processes, ensuring alignment between company goals and market execution
Market Support: Provide hands-on support to local teams on growth, profitability, pricing, and expansion decisions through structured analysis
Cross-Functional Alignment: Work closely with Finance, Legal, Tech, and Operations to resolve issues and ensure delivery of key priorities
Data & Reporting: Partner with Data/BI teams to build and maintain accurate, automated dashboards, ensuring a single source of truth and reducing manual reporting
Central Program Management: Track and manage key strategic commitments, ensuring accountability and timely execution across teams
Expansion & Growth: Support and lead new market launches, new categories, and other strategic initiatives from evaluation through implementation
What You will need for this position
Experience:
10-12+ years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, or similar roles in high-growth environments
Strong track record of driving business performance and solving complex operational problems
Experience working across multiple markets or regions is preferred
Education & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis and financial modelingFamiliarity with BI tools
Solid understanding of unit economics, cost structures, and performance drivers
Behavioural & Leadership Traits:
Structured problem-solver with strong attention to detail
Ability to manage stakeholders and influence decisions across teams
Clear and effective communicator, including with senior leadership
High ownership and ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Focus on execution and delivering measurable outcomes
Key Metrics
Improvement in core business metrics such as revenue growth, utilization, contribution margin, and cashflow
Effectiveness of performance management processes (e.g., quality and consistency of reviews, dashboard adoption)
Successful delivery of strategic initiatives, including market launches and new revenue streams
Who You'll Be Working with:
Directly reporting to our CEO Moove, and closely working with our Central OperationsTeam.
About the team
Our team is collaborative, positive, curious, and engaged. We think fast, work smart, laugh often, and are looking for like-minded people to join us in our mission to disrupt vehicle ownership and make financial freedom within reach.
Moove is strongly committed to diversity within its community. The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently.
Pre-hiring Notice: Moove relies on the accuracy of information contained in employment applications, as well as the accuracy of other data presented throughout the hiring process and during employment. Any misrepresentations, falsifications, or material omissions in any information or data provided by an applicant may result in the applicant being excluded from further consideration for employment or if an individual has already been hired, termination of employment.
EEO Statement: Moove is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, political affiliation or any other protected characteristic.
- Department
- Central Operations
- Locations
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates