Assistant Manager, Process Improvement & Data Analytics

Assistant Manager, Process Improvement & Data Analytics

• Team Data Analytics
• Location Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
• Job Type Full-time

The role at a glance

Get to Know the Team

• The Safety team supports Grab's business markets and operations in SEA and is responsible for all safety-related aspects of the platform. Through development and progress to the business processes, and products, we are committed to making Grab safer every day as it becomes the everyday super-app in the region. As a team, we also help influence the strategic direction of the company by supporting the top management with safety insights and advisory.
• If being always on the move excites you, this is the role for you. You will work on multi-dimensional and projects, with our teams and external partners to solve real-time issues, to deliver the safest experience for all our users on our platform.

Get to Know the Role

• Steer management teams along with our safety mission and principles
• Develop internal and external user safety processes
• You will report into the Regional, Platform Safety, and be based in Petaling Jaya, working onsite.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

As a Assistant Manager, your areas of focus:

• 1. Strategic Operations
  • Strategic Execution: You will be the bridge between policy and practice—converting complex safety requirements into executable workflows. You will deploy these workflows rapidly and accurately across the platform.
  • Project Management: Drive specific safety projects and partnerships aimed at developing early preventive measures. You will help shape the safety culture of the community through strategic initiatives.
• 2. Data Analysis & Performance Monitoring
  • Safety Benchmarking: Responsible for tracking, analyzing, and presenting safety data. You will closely monitor safety numbers to benchmark performance against internal standards and market trends.
  • Operational Monitoring Strategy: This involves collaborating with BI teams to develop monitoring tools, tracking safety benchmarks, and providing guidance with the data-backed advisory needed to stay on-mission.
• 3. Process Improvement & Quality Assurance
  • Process Optimization: Identify bottlenecks and lead projects to optimize workflows. Your goal is to increase automation and reduce the operational costs associated with manual policy tasks.
  • Lead the QA Function: Define and rigorously implement the Quality Assurance (QA) audit framework for all execution teams. You will be responsible for ensuring high accuracy and policy consistency across the platform.

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What Essential Skills You Will Need

• Experience:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Analytics, or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Technical & Analytical Skills:
  • Data Proficiency: Basic proficiency in SQL is required for querying data to support analytical decision-making.
  • Spreadsheet Mastery: Advanced proficiency in excel (can perform complex functions) and Google Sheets is non-negotiable.
  • Pattern Recognition: The ability to identify and critically analyze quantitative and qualitative patterns associated with safety trends.
  • Risk Mitigation: The scope of thought required to develop complex procedures designed to prevent and mitigate safety risks.
• Soft Skills & Leadership:
  • Presentation: Strong ability to present data with a clear narrative, with a desire to turn findings into actionable business improvements.
  • Efficiency Mindset: A proven track record in designing scalable processes and driving operational efficiency.

Read more What we offer

About Grab and Our Workplace

Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp. From getting your favourite meals delivered to helping you manage your finances and getting around town hassle-free, we've got your back with everything. In Grab, purpose gives us joy and habits build excellence, while harnessing the power of Technology and AI to deliver the mission of driving Southeast Asia forward by economically empowering everyone, with heart, hunger, honour, and humility.

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Life at Grab

We care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer:

• We have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.
• With GrabFlex, create a benefits package that suits your needs and aspirations.
• Celebrate moments that matter in life with loved ones through Parental and Birthday leave, and give back to your communities through Love-all-Serve-all (LASA) volunteering leave
• We have a confidential Grabber Assistance Programme to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.
• Balancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours

What We Stand For At Grab

We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that provides equal opportunity for Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. We consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, age, gender, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique.

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Meet the Data Analytics team

Our Data Analysts harness the power of analytical thinking and sprinkle data-driven insights across every area of Grab’s business. But we don’t just crunch data all day, we collaborate with teams across the company, and love tackling the tricky problems they bring our way.

Aside from being platform builders, we do tonnes of detective work to uncover key insights from our data. We’ll continue to experiment and improve the experience so that more users can benefit from our services across Grab.

“ ” Cheryl YeoSenior Analytics Manager, Financial Services

Want to leave your mark through data-driven product thinking? I know I do, and that’s what drives me to work all day every day! And, what’s even better is working with some of the most intellectual, driven, kind and authentic people I know who are my Grab friends forever!

“ ” Maanas Sunil PrabhakarAnalytics Manager (GrabFood, GrabMart, Supermarket, Supply Chain)

After months of planning and building, we developed our own central source of truth called Analytics Data Warehouse, where we offer sets of verified data to teams. Because of this, we can improve efficiency tremendously.

“ ” Denise TeoHead of People Analytics

The Application Process

What can you expect when you apply for a role at Grab? Here’s what our hiring process looks like.

Step 1: Apply.

We have a range of open roles from Marketing to Engineering and everything in between. Find the one that’s best for you and show us why you’re our next teammate.

Step 2: Getting to know you.

Next, you’ll have a video or phone interview with one of our recruiters to chat about you, the role, and your past work experiences.

Step 3: Testing, testing… 123.

Some roles might require assessments and/or a technical competency interview. For other roles, there might be an additional interview – speak with your recruiter for application details.

Step 4: Is it a culture match?

Finally, we’ll find out how we fit together, if your career vision aligns with our mission, how you embody the 4 H's, and your working style and personality.

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