Job Summary: The Operations Director is a high-level leadership position responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of an organization. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring that all operational activities are efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with the organization's strategic goals. The Operations Director typically reports to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) or another executive leader.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning:Develop and implement operational strategies that align with the organization's overall objectives.
   Create and manage operational budgets and resource allocation plans.
2. Process Improvement:Identify and implement process improvements to optimize efficiency and reduce operational costs.
   Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve operational performance.
3. Team Management:Lead and oversee various operational teams, including production, logistics, quality control, and maintenance.
   Recruit, train, and develop staff to ensure a high-performing and collaborative workforce.
4. Resource Allocation:Manage and allocate resources, such as personnel, equipment, and materials, to meet operational needs and objectives.
   Ensure efficient utilization of resources and timely delivery of projects.
5. Supply Chain Management:Oversee the supply chain to ensure the timely procurement of raw materials and the efficient distribution of products or services.
   Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to optimize cost and quality.
6. Quality Assurance:Implement and maintain quality control and assurance programs to ensure products or services meet established standards and specifications.
   Address any quality-related issues and initiate corrective actions.
7. Health and Safety:Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations to create a safe working environment.
   Develop and enforce safety policies and protocols.
8. Risk Management:Identify and mitigate operational risks and issues to minimize disruptions to business operations. Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
9. Reporting and Analysis:Generate and analyze operational reports to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and areas of concern.
   Present findings to executive leadership.
10. Customer Satisfaction:Collaborate with customer service and sales teams to meet customer expectations and resolve operational issues that impact customer satisfaction.

Requirements:

1. Education: A bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field is typically required. A master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, APICS) may be preferred.
2. Experience: A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in operations management, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role, is usually required.
3. Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and lead diverse operational teams.
4. Communication: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with various stakeholders, including senior management and cross-functional teams.
5. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex operational issues and make strategic decisions.
6. Strategic Thinking: Ability to align operational initiatives with the organization's long-term goals and business strategies.
7. Adaptability: The Operations Director must be adaptable and responsive to changing business needs and market conditions.
8. Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of relevant industry regulations and compliance requirements and the ability to implement and maintain compliance measures.
9. Data Analysis: Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques to analyze operational data and make data-driven decisions.

The Operations Director is a pivotal role in any organization, as they are responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of day-to-day operations. Their strategic planning, resource management, and process optimization efforts have a significant impact on the organization's overall success and competitiveness in the market.

As a Marketing Director , you will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies to drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, and revenue growth. You will play a crucial role in positioning the company as a leader in the financial technology sector. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the fintech landscape, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in creating and implementing successful marketing campaigns.

Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a cohesive marketing strategy aligned with the company's business goals and objectives.
2. Brand Management: Oversee the development and maintenance of a strong and consistent brand identity across all channels.
3. Market Research: Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and customer preferences to identify new opportunities and threats.
4. Campaign Management: Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns, including digital marketing, content marketing, events, and public relations.
5. Lead Generation: Drive customer acquisition efforts through targeted lead generation campaigns and partnerships.
6. Analytics and Reporting: Utilize data and analytics tools to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and adjust strategies accordingly.
7. Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a high-performing marketing team, fostering collaboration and professional development.
8. Budget Management: Develop and manage the marketing budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to achieve marketing goals.
9. Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, product development, and customer support, to ensure alignment and collaboration across departments.
10. Compliance: Ensure all marketing activities comply with industry regulations and standards.

Requirements:

1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field. MBA is a plus.
2. Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in marketing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the fintech industry.
3. Fintech Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the fintech landscape, including knowledge of financial products, technologies, and regulatory considerations.
4. Strategic Thinker: Proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies that align with overall business objectives.
5. Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a diverse team.
6. Analytical Skills: Proficient in using data and analytics to make informed decisions and optimize marketing performance.
7. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas.
8. Innovative Mindset: Stay updated on emerging marketing trends and technologies, bringing innovative ideas to the table.
9. Collaborative Nature: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
10. Results-Driven: Demonstrated track record of achieving and exceeding marketing goals and KPIs.

Job Summary:As a Company Director, you will play a pivotal role in the strategic leadership and management of the organization. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the overall operations, driving business growth, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, and representing the company to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership:Develop and execute the company's strategic vision and long-term goals.
   Provide leadership and direction to the executive team.
2. Operational Management:Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
   Implement and monitor operational policies and procedures.
3. Financial Management:Work closely with the finance team to develop and manage budgets.
   Monitor financial performance and make strategic financial decisions.
4. Business Development:Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
   Foster strategic partnerships and collaborations.
5. Stakeholder Relations:Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including shareholders, clients, and regulatory bodies.
   Represent the company at industry events and conferences.
6. Legal and Regulatory Compliance:Ensure the company operates within legal and regulatory frameworks.
   Stay informed about changes in laws and regulations affecting the industry.
7. Risk Management:Identify and mitigate potential risks to the company's operations.
   Implement risk management strategies and policies.
8. Team Leadership:Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing executive team.
   Foster a positive and collaborative organizational culture.

Requirements:

1. Education:Bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field. A master's degree is often preferred.
2. Experience:Proven experience in a senior executive role, preferably as a director or in a similar capacity.
   Demonstrated success in strategic planning and business development.
3. Leadership Skills:Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
   Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Industry Knowledge:In-depth knowledge of the industry and market trends.
   Ability to anticipate and adapt to changes in the business environment.
5. Financial Acumen:Solid understanding of financial management and budgeting.
6. Ethical Standards:Commitment to high ethical standards and integrity.
7. Problem-Solving Skills:Ability to analyze complex issues and develop effective solutions.
8. Adaptability:Flexibility to adapt to changing business conditions.

Legal Compliance:Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations affecting the company.

The incumbent plays a pivotal role in the development and execution of software projects, serving as the key architect and guide for the technical team. This leadership position involves not only possessing a deep understanding of software design principles, programming languages, and development methodologies but also the ability to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.

The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the entire development lifecycle, from project initiation to deployment, ensuring that the team adheres to coding standards, best practices, and meets deadlines. In addition to technical expertise, effective communication skills are crucial, as the Technical Lead collaborates with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and project managers to align technical decisions with business goals.

This role requires a blend of hands-on coding, strategic thinking, and mentorship to foster a collaborative and innovative development environment. Ultimately, the incumbent plays a central role in driving the success of software projects by providing technical direction, solving complex problems, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Technical Leadership – lead and guide the software development team with technical expertise.
• Establish Framework and Standards – formulate frameworks, standards and processes for governing the low code development platform.
• Enforce Coding Standards & Best Practices – set and ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices and development methodologies.
• Ensure Code Quality & Security – conduct thorough code reviews, implement automated testing and address security best practices.
• Collaborate Across Teams – collaborate with cross-functional teams within and outside the IT department.
• Facilitate Effective Communication – ensure effective communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay Informed and Drive Innovation – stay updated on industry trends, recommend tools and technologies, and drive process improvements while promoting a culture of innovation and continuous learning.

Requirements:

• A recognised degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum 12 years of Information Technology experience in designing, implementing and supporting IT systems; and more than 8 years proven experience in IT Solutioning.
• Keen appreciation of technologies and strong interest in translating of technology stack to meet business processes and process re-engineering
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related services and strong understanding of the different types of IT Systems and architectures.
• Proficiency in programming languages relevant to the technology stack used by the company (e.g., .Net, Java, Python, C#, etc.).
• Experience with web development frameworks and technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Node.js, etc.).
• Understanding of database design, management, and query (SQL, NoSQL).
• Experience in administering and building QlikView/QlikSense, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, etc.
• Experience in Low-Code platform & RPA such as OutSystem, PowerApps, UiPath, Power Automate, etc.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to details
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Good written & verbal communication and presentation skills

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research. Read more about NIE here.

NIE invites suitable applications for the position of Manager / Assistant Director, Buildings & Facilities Management Projects in the Development & Estate Department. This is a 3-year contract position.

Manager / Assistant Director, Buildings & Facilities Management Projects (Development & Estate Department) [NIE]

Assist Head of the Development & Estate Department in the facility planning, facility development, renovation and upgrading of campus buildings and facilities and improvement/ addition & alteration (A&A) works. He/ she will also assist in operation, maintenance (facilities management) of campus buildings, infrastructures, and facilities.

Responsibilities:

· Responsible for overseeing project completion within the allocated budget and ensuring the realization of design intents.

· Conduct thorough assessment to determine the user's requirements for the project, encompassing their needs, preferences, desired timeline for completion, and the available funding sources.

· Appoint and oversee a team of consultants to guide the project design process, including architects, engineers, and other professionals as required.

· Engage consultants to develop cost estimates and prepare necessary documentation for tender procurement.

· Manage the procurement process by soliciting and evaluating contractor bids, ultimately providing a recommendation for the contract award.

· Manage and process any changes to the project's scope or budget that may arise during construction.

· Monitor the progress of construction work on a regular basis to ensure the project stays on schedule and proactively identify any potential issues that may arise.

· Ensure that all safety regulatory requirements and guidelines are adhered to and are in accordance with the proper governing authorities including the safety regulators and government laws in executing the projects.

· Conducting regular on-site supervision to ensure the work is carried out safely and maintains a high level of quality.

· Oversee the administration of the construction contract, which entails managing payments, change orders, and other contractual obligations between the project team and the contractor.

· Manages and supervises space planning matters.

· Plan, design, execute and supervise the required Renovation and Redecoration (R&R) works and A&A works.

· Assist in operation, maintenance (facilities management) of campus buildings, infrastructures, and facilities in Architectural and Building matters.

· Manage and execute other duties and responsibilities from time to time that are assigned by the Head and/ or the Institute.

Requirements:

· A University degree in architecture / building / civil and structural engineering / project management with at least 10 years of relevant working experience in construction management, project management, facilities management / real estate development or equivalent.

· Adequate knowledge in building construction and proficiency in reading construction drawings.

· Good project management skills, including expertise in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.

· Strong technical skills for checking and supervising professional consultants and various contractors. Seeks continuous improvement to design and processes through consistently challenging the status quo or value engineering the optimum solutions.

· Proficient in using AutoCAD / REVIT for design purposes.

· Adequate knowledge of procurement and construction contract administration.

· Self-motivated, with a positive working attitude, with ability to work with ambiguity and agility and a strong focus on customer satisfaction and stakeholder engagement.

· Strong team-player and demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

· Good analytical and problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Closing Date

The closing date of the advertisement is 23 February 2024.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their homes to NIE campus. This is subject to the availability of seats.

The Centre for Lifelong Learning and Individualised Cognition (CLIC) invites applications for the position of Principal Research Scientist.

Key Responsibilities:

• To support CLIC Directors Prof Zoe Kourtzi (University of Cambridge) and Prof Annabel Chen (Nanyang Technological University) in providing leadership and day-to-day management of all CLIC research activities
• To supervise and coordinate all CLIC programme staff (senior research fellow, research fellows, research associates, assistants and administrative staff) employed in Singapore
• To facilitate co-ordination and communication between PIs from the University of Cambridge (UK) and Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)
• To facilitate efficient work integration across the different individual work packages
• To contribute scientific leadership on the CLIC programme of research, with a particular focus on the neuroscience of learning across the lifespan. Subject to the approval of the funder, it is anticipated that the post holder would be part of the principal investigator team for CLIC.
• To provide oversight of required academic inputs to funder reporting and grant terms compliance processes to ensure high-quality, programmatically synergetic communications with funder and funder advisory committees
• To be responsible for ensuring the programme’s ethics and governance responsibilities are properly fulfilled
• To promote CLIC research activities within Singapore and internationally, with a view to widening the international research impact
• Communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature to a wide range of scientific and non-scientific stakeholders
• Develop links with external contacts such as other educational and research bodies and Singapore government ministries, agencies and other stakeholders
• Preparation of proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g., for funding and contractual purposes to continue, further support and/or progress the research goals of the CLIC programme
• To conduct individual and collaborative research projects within the scope of the CLIC programme and write up for presentation and publication
• Develop links with external contacts such as other educational and research bodies and Singapore government ministries, agencies and other stakeholders
• To originate and develop external networks, for example to identify sources of funding, or build relationships for future activities
• Manage the use of research resources and ensure that effective use if made of them, manage/monitor research budgets

Job Requirements:

• PhD in the relevant specialist subject area
• Expertise in the science of learning, with a particular focus on cognitive neuroscience methods and mechanisms of learning in young people
• Experience of data management and analysis, with great attention to detail and excellent record keeping
• Experience of experimental design, data quality control, data processing, statistical analysis, and integration and visualization of data from multiple platforms
• Strong abilities in strategic thinking and planning; the ability to guide and harmonise several programmes of work and oversee and coordinate multiple teams and management arrangements
• Ability to work both in a team and pro-actively, using own initiative to prioritise and manage own workload, to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines and maintain confidentiality
• Role holder must have excellent IT skills and data analysis experience
• Flexibility, good time management and ability to prioritise a diverse and changing workload
• Experienced in conducting individual and collaborative research projects
• Enthusiastic to undertake management and administrative duties and have a track record of securing research funding
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team and work with vision and foresight
• Ability to support staff individual and team growth, and in doing so promoting a productive and supportive culture
• Possess sufficient administrative skills to manage projects including financial management
• Ability and willingness to be located in Singapore
• Extensive prior experience and deep knowledge of the Singapore research environment, in particular, experience with setting up local research infrastructure, conducting human psychological research, and liaising with local research entities

Please apply by uploading your CV and academic transcript to NTU job portal link.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Nanyang Business School competes with top business schools worldwide to attract senior professionals from diverse backgrounds to join its graduate programmes. The key purpose of the role is to provide world-class career services to NBS’s graduate students, and manage employer relationships in key sectors, and source for suitable positions for NBS’s graduate students.

The position holder is responsible for driving employer engagement with companies in China, to bring jobs for 300 to 400 students.

Responsibilities:

1. GSCDO leadership:

• Engage in team leadership to problem-solve GSCDO’s strategy, including identifying and introducing strategic initiatives for GSCDO that will lift the level of career services for all GS participants.
• Lead the operationalisation of new strategic initiatives for GSCDO, including and not limited to leading team to launch these initiatives.
• Engage with the GSCDO team in providing multi-faceted career workshops, networking events, company presentations, etc.

2. Drive Business Development and Employer Engagement to secure full-time jobs and internship opportunities in China:

• Develop strategy for tiering and engaging companies in China, with view to securing full-time jobs, internships and industry projects for students.
• Identify and build strong partnerships with recruiters and hiring managers in China, particularly in key hiring sectors.
• Work closely with internal NTU/NBS stakeholders such as Associate Deans, Academic Directors, Program and Management Office, NTU Career Office, Alumni Affairs Offices, Development Offices to source for full-time jobs and internship placements from existing and new industry contacts.
• Maintain a deep understanding of market factors relative to employer organisations in China.
• Cultivate deep relationship with China-based alumni, particularly in key hiring sectors.

3. Partner for all China roles:

• Be the go-to partner for all GSCDO Career Leads in areas of understanding China employers and employment trends.
• Support NBS endeavors in China e.g., sourcing for industry projects and managing industry visits (e.g. SIFT).

4. Provide student counselling for all China roles:

• Develop calendar of recruitment activities to ensure pipeline of China roles are availed to all post-graduate students.
• Place students in their desired roles (full-time jobs and internships).
• Monitor student’s performance and growth during internships and prepare to intervene with win-win solutions for both student and industry partner.
• All other tasks assigned to role.

Requirements:

• Degree from a top-tier global business school is required.
• Good knowledge of practices and hiring mandates of companies across different sectors in China.
• At least 10 year’s work experience, possessing strong and deep networks with companies in China.
• Proven track record of business development including internal and external successful collaborative and leadership experience.
• Work experience in China and other international markets will be a distinct advantage.
• Outstanding ability to manage senior stakeholders, as well as interacting with people of varying levels and backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and presentation skills, including ability to deliver high impact presentations to senior executives.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in Chinese and English due to the need to communicate and work with stakeholders in China
• Takes initiative and is a good team player.
• Meticulous with good eye for details.
• Able to work under tight deadlines.

Nanyang Business School competes with top business schools worldwide to attract senior professionals from diverse backgrounds to join its graduate programmes. The key purpose of the role is to provide world-class career services to NBS’s graduate students, manage employer relationships in key sectors, and source for suitable positions for NBS’s graduate students.

The position holder is responsible for driving employer engagement with companies in Singapore and international markets, to bring jobs for 900 students.

Responsibilities:

1. GSCDO leadership:

• Engage in team leadership to problem-solve GSCDO’s strategy, including identifying and introducing strategic initiatives for GSCDO that will lift the level of career services for all GS participants.
• Lead the operationalisation of new strategic initiatives for GSCDO, including leading team of existing GSCDO sector consultants to launch these initiatives.
• Engage with the GSCDO team in providing multi-faceted career workshops, networking events, company presentations, etc.

2. Drive business development and employer engagement to secure full-time jobs and internship opportunities in Singapore and globally:

• Identify global career opportunities for graduate students, and develop strategies to engage key hiring companies in priority markets.
• Develop tiering and engagement of companies in key markets, with view to securing full-time jobs, internships and industry projects for students.
• Identify and build strong partnerships with recruiters and hiring managers globally, particularly in key hiring sectors.
• Work closely with internal NTU/NBS stakeholders such as Associate Deans, Academic Directors, Program and Management Office, NTU Career Office, Alumni Affairs Offices, Development Offices to source for full-time jobs and internship placements from existing and new industry contacts.
• Maintain a deep understanding of market factors relative to employer organisations in international markets.
• Cultivate relationship with alumni in key international markets, particularly in key hiring sectors, to help pipeline full-time jobs and internships for students.

3. Thought Leader for all international roles:

• Be the key thought partner to GSCDO Programme Leads in areas of understanding employers and employment trends.
• Support NBS endeavors in international markets e.g., sourcing for industry projects and managing industry visits.

4. Provide student counselling to give insights into sectors/ countries:

• Develop calendar of recruitment activities to ensure pipeline of roles are availed to all post-graduate students.
• Place students in their desired roles (full-time jobs and internships).
• Monitor student’s performance and growth during internships and prepare to intervene with win-win solutions for both student and industry partner.

5. All other tasks assigned to role.

Requirements:

• Degree from a top-tier global business school is required.
• Good knowledge of practices and hiring mandates of companies across different sectors in Singapore and in key international markets.
• At least 10 year’s work experience, possessing strong and deep networks with hiring companies.
• Proven track record of business development including internal and external successful collaborative and leadership experience.
• Work experience in international markets will be a distinct advantage.
• Outstanding ability to manage senior stakeholders, as well as interacting with people of varying levels and backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and presentation skills, including ability to deliver high impact presentations to senior executives.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in Chinese and English due to the need to liaise with Chinese stakeholders.
• Takes initiative and is a good team player.
• Meticulous with good eye for details.
• Able to work under tight deadlines.

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. We believe a great career is a journey of discovery and exploration. So, we ask, where will your journey take you?

JOB SUMMARY

The Director, Enterprise Intelligence & Strategy is a key member of the Intelligence & Strategy organization who sits within Marriott’s Continent Organization. The Director will balance high-priority work of the Enterprise Intelligence & Strategy team with specific insight and strategy needs of Asia Pacific Excluding China (APEC). This role is responsible for supporting formulation of enterprise-level customer insights and helping define the long-range enterprise strategy, ensuring the continent perspective is adequately represented. This role draws on an understanding of markets, competition, the APEC region, and the organization to develop defensible strategies that capitalize on our core competencies and recommends new competencies to maintain our competitive advantage. Further, the Director will support continent pull-through of the Company Strategy, helping develop continent and continent-property level views of the Company Map. The role will also support growth initiatives in the region, including but not limited to M&A and new brand development. This role will work closely with the extended Strategy, Business Intelligence, and Data Operations teams, leveraging all technical resources available to answer key business decisions. A critical role of the Director will be to understand key questions that are being (or should be) asked by the business teams, identify the appropriate approaches and business information sources (including research, analytics, and third-party information) to answer such questions, and synthesize data and insights into actionable strategies to drive the business forward.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience Required

• 4-year degree from an accredited college or university required
• 6+ years of professional experience, demonstrating progressive career growth and a pattern of exceptional performance in insight, strategy or consultative-type roles
• Experience developing insights and strategic recommendations across geographies and demonstrated ability to address the issues of understanding consumers in different markets from an analytical and strategic perspective.
• Demonstrated ability in translating consumer insights, research and analytics into actionable strategy
• Experience supporting transformational strategies for business units
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results under difficult conditions, particularly when faced with complexity and ambiguity
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize business and consumer data from multiple sources into insights with practical application to business needs
• Experience applying basic business strategy frameworks (e.g., 3 C’s, 4P’s, Porter’s 5 Forces)
• Experience using a hypothesis-driven approach to answer a business question and identifying ways to test a hypothesis
• Demonstrated quantitative acumen, including ability to use excel to conduct basic data analysis; experience working with data / analytics teams
• Demonstrated quantitative and analytical skills as well as demonstrated ability to find structure, logic, and insight in complex business problems to provide meaningful conclusions
• Strong project management skills and experience balancing multiple projects or responsibilities simultaneously
• Global experience required, including in Asia Pacific Excluding China
• Fluency in relevant language
• Role is required to be located in APEC

Education and Experience Preferred

• MBA strongly preferred

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

• Supports Enterprise Strategy & Continent pull-through, including pulling through the Company Strategy Map and Company Strategic Imperatives
• Supports insight generation, synthesis, and resulting strategic recommendations in the Continent, helping the company deliver the best brands and experiences, drive customer loyalty, and expand our footprint. Partners/advises business leaders as recommendations and strategies are brought to life.
• Develops defensible business strategies to drive revenue growth or enter new markets, by identifying white space, isolating our competitive advantage, outlining strategic threats, and building a compelling, data-drive story around the strategy.
• In collaboration with senior leaders and business partners, identifies and prioritizes high-impact business needs and initiatives in accordance with the enterprise strategy.
• Connects the dots between research, analytics and business goals to develop and communicate recommendations that inform business strategy and action.
• Drives excellence in collaboration and communication across the organization both within the Strategy, Business Intelligence, and Data Operations (SBID) team and throughout the enterprise.
• Represents Strategy, Business Intelligence, and Data Operations (SBID) in a wide range of internal and external forums taking place in conjunction with Continent leadership

Delivering on the Needs of Key Stakeholders

• Develops and maintains effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work on specific projects.
• Collaborates with internal partners across the enterprise to develop and share business strategies based on consumer insight, helping to inform the agenda of the Continent
• Provides expertise on customer needs and industry trends for lodging generally and on specific key initiatives.
• Communicates concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand.
• Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
• Demonstrates an understanding of business priorities.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

NISSIN Transport Singapore, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nissin Corporation. NISSIN Singapore coordinates its operations through a global network of branch offices, business affiliates and carrier alliances. These affiliations provide a solid international presence and a wide range of logistics services designed to meet customer needs. Combined with NISSIN’s international transportation and logistics capabilities, we offer a one-source solution tailored to client’s end to end needs.

NISSIN Singapore offers competitive incentive packages, exceptional benefits and an exceptional culture for career building. Start your career with NISSIN Transport and build on our Foundations: Trust, Sustainability and Excellence

Job Summary

The Managing Director shall report to our Japan Head Quarter and lead the team in Singapore to implement and achieve company’s vision and long-term goals.

He shall also oversee the operations of the Singapore Office and joint-venture business(if any).

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

· Establishing the Company’s policies and objectives and policies that are compatible with the context and strategic direction of the Company.

· Ensure that the Management System requirements are integrated into the Company’s business processes through risk-based thinking and communicating the importance of effective management and conformance with requirements to the Company.

· Take accountability for the effectiveness of the Management System and that it achieves its intended outcomes.

· To ensure that customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements are determined, understood and met consistently.

· To develop and execute Company’s business strategies.

· Establish and monitor cost control program, including annual budget development, payroll and cost analysis.

· Close interaction and communication in Japanese with Headquarter in Japan.

· Execute the corporate vision, mission and initiatives of Headquarter.

Education & Experience

· Minimum Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Business Management, Economics & Logistics related studies.

· Minimum of 15 years’ experience in the freight forwarding/logistics industry with knowledge of ISO 9001 standards.

Language and Communication Skills

· Must be able to read, write and speak English and Japanese fluently.

· Ability to communicate and interact effectively with multi-functional and diverse backgrounds.

· Strong interpersonal skills including diplomacy and patience.

Other Skills / Experience

· Working experience with Nissin Corporations in a similar role.

· Strong leadership, problem solving skills, analytical and communication skills to lead the teams in Singapore.

· Excellent planning, time management, collaboration, decision making and organization skills.

· Experience in managing the operations of an overseas office.

· Experience in managing personnel and effectively communicate information to diverse nationalities.

· Good understanding of corporate finance

Competencies

· Business acumen

· Communication

· Delegation

· Leadership

· Problem solving

· Strategic thinking

Job Description

• Ensuring accuracy of data and configuration as a basis for good revenue management.
• Analysis of past performance as a lesson to improve future results.
• Analysis of competitors rates strategy, performance and promotion offers.
• Management of distribution channels.
• Management of business gained to ensure optimal allocation.
• Forecasts based on past performance, current holding, market intelligence as basis for optimization.
• Recommend and establish pricing strategies. Focus will be to devise day-to-day and week-to-week strategies to maximize yield and occupancies in our wide and varied markets.
• Planning, developing and implementing plans which increase sales: Marketing and advertising campaigns for electronic distribution; Special promotion according to hotel needs on public channels/ for wholesalers/ for hotel Sales Managers.
• Management of group requests from sales team.
• Communication with Accor Reservation Services and Accor Database Management.
• Communication with all departments concerned (Front Office/ Reservation/ Sales Managers/…) regarding the changes of pricing policy, promotion, waitlist booking.

Job Requirements

• 5 - 10 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity
• Technically proficient in Opera, Dataweb, Resaweb, Atacsweb, ASA Sales, ASA Rates, B2B Extranets, B2C Extranets
• A team player with an eye for detail and excellent oral and written communication skills

The Cybersecurity Research Program Office (CRPO) is looking for a candidate to join them as a Programme Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Offer visionary guidance and strategic direction to the CRPO, aligning its endeavors with the overarching objectives of the centre and actively contributing to the advancement of cybersecurity technology, research, and awareness.
• Program Management: Formulate and oversee a comprehensive program agenda for the CRPO, encompassing technology translation, collaborative initiatives, research projects, and training programs. Ensure that these activities align seamlessly with the strategic objectives of the CRPO and the broader Cybersecurity Strategic Agenda (CSA).
• Industry-Academia Collaboration: Cultivate robust partnerships and collaboration among industry stakeholders, academic institutions, and government agencies to foster cybersecurity research, drive technology development, and facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and challenges inherent in CRPO initiatives and proactively develop strategies to mitigate them. This includes ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the consortium, safeguarding against potential disruptions.
• Mentorship and Professional Development: Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, researchers, and participants engaged in CSC activities. Foster a culture of continuous learning and growth, nurturing the professional development of individuals within the consortium.
• Measurement of Impact: Institute key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate the impact and success of CRPO initiatives. Regularly assess progress toward established goals, enabling data-driven insights that contribute to the continuous improvement and refinement of consortium activities.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in a relevant field, such as Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), or a related discipline, is compulsory.
• More than 10 years of relevant professional experience in cybersecurity, AI, research, program management, or related fields.
• Strong technical knowledge and expertise in the fields of cybersecurity and AI.
• In-depth understanding of cybersecurity principles, best practices, and emerging trends.
• Proficiency in AI technologies, machine learning, data analytics, and related tools.
• Proven track record of successful leadership and management experience, preferably in a research, industry, or academic setting.
• Strong financial analysis including experience in assessing and modelling valuations for early-stage innovative cybersecurity companies.
• Resourcefulness and communication skills to work with stakeholders in ensuring smooth running of programs and operations.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with external partners in both the private and public sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans, manage resources, and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in fostering collaboration and partnerships between industry, academia, and government agencies.
• Strong network of contacts within the cybersecurity and AI communities, including professionals, researchers, and policymakers.
• Experience in translating research findings and technical concepts into practical applications and solutions.
• Knowledge of technology transfer processes, start-up support, and entrepreneurship within the cybersecurity and AI domains.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders, including executives, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders.
• Ability to advocate for cybersecurity policies, regulations, and initiatives that benefit the consortium's objectives.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and manage comprehensive programs, initiatives, and collaborative forums within the cybersecurity and AI fields.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Associate Director, External Manufacturing Operations

The External Manufacturing Operations Associate Director, is accountable for meeting customer demand at the Contract Manufactures (CMO's) they manage by achieving excellence in Compliance, Supply, Continuous Improvement & Cost through their leadership and coaching of the responsible cross functional teams and their work in partnership with those CMO’s while leveraging lean manufacturing principles and the end to end (E2E) supply chain.

The External Manufacturing Operations Associate Director supports the Focus Factory Lead and serves as a point of contact for dealings between our Manufacturing Division and the CMO and establishes a strong business partnership as well as boundaries and ground rules of engagement. External Manufacturing Operations Associate Director will assist in our relationship with the contract manufacturer to deliver commercial supply or project execution through technology transfers.

The individual will participate on a cross-functional team (Supply Chain, Quality, Technical Ops, Procurement…) who are responsible for delivering daily/weekly/monthly/annual requirements at their external partner(s).

Main responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensures compliance (Quality Risk management, Deviation Management, Product Release, Change Control); Meeting Demand; Dispute resolution (w/ appropriate escalation); Production Planning; Materials Management (SAP entries, Logistics); Technology issues; Oversight of shop floor production (determining when functional subject matter expertise should be deployed to the External Party’s (EP) facility); Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities; Linking E2E (upstream and downstream) and with Supply Chain Management in the Supply Chain to ensure and optimize flow of materials.
• Is frequently present at their external partners site on the production floor, builds a strong interdependent relationship with the sites leadership team and is able to (“read a site”) assess & diagnose with appropriate tools and resource the true current condition & risks at a partners site and formulate in partnership with the external partner and our Company cross-functional team action orientated and time bound improvement plans.
• Partners with internal External Manufacturing team members including; Procurement, Quality, and Technology on commercial aspects of relationship, including Identify, Select, Negotiate and Re-negotiate/terminate, as required. The External Manufacturing Operations Associate Director may not be involved in all transactional interactions if they can be managed/delegated to a functional area but will be kept apprised of status/resolutions, etc.
• Participates in and represents External Manufacturing on the cross-functional teams with Supply Chain Management/Product Source Management/Procurement/Integrated Development and Supply Team for due diligence ahead of siting approval & post siting approval to support Sour of Supply (SOS)/New Product Introduction (NPI) changes at an external party and assume primary ownership of the new relationship.
• Ensures there is a plan with clear actions and timelines in place to delivery this SOS or NPI.
• Works with the external partner to understand CMO capacity (e.g. stated capacity, firm capacity, future capacity plans, time horizon / lead times required, comments/concerns, etc.) and future capacity based on agreed improvements.
• Is accountable for maintaining the integrity of the Master Supply Agreement ensuring alignment with the Supply and Quality agreements and appropriate document revision and distribution control and for ensuring contract terms agreed upon by our Manufacturing Division and the External Party are executed including purchase orders, forecasts, deliveries, and approving invoice payments.
• Is accountable for inventory control. Depending on the location of goods (at External Party or at our Company), External Manufacturing Operations Associate Director ensures adequate documentation of material disposition. In some markets, External Manufacturing Operations may need to witness the destruction of goods (to prevent counterfeiting) or have the External Party certify the destruction, per destruction procedures.
• Acts as our Company continuous improvement system leader & coach for own team and works with external partner and lean manufacturing resources, as needed, to identify External Party OpEx / continuous improvement opportunities and supports implementation once approved.
• Supports the external partner periodic Business and Operations Review Meetings. Based on our Company and External Manufacturing strategy the External Manufacturing Operations Associate Director develops with their cross functional team and their external partner the annual plan for the relationship with clear goals and targets.
• Prepares an annual “state of the union” presentation for the relationships she or he manages which includes successes and failures in order to leverage across External Manufacturing Organization.
• Participates in the creation and maintenance of an External Manufacturing Organization Handbook containing Global External Manufacturing policies, procedures, templates, etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in the Engineering, Science or Business and a minimum 8 years’ experience in commercial /business and manufacturing (biologics operations, quality, technology, planning), roles required with a significant portion in management/leadership positions.
• At least two (2) years of experience in management/leadership positions.
• Has experience and ability to achieve compliance goals, through a risk-based approach has a deep understanding of GMP and EHS compliance and compliance risk in Biologics Operations.
• Has proven Lean Six Sigma skills to deliver compliant supply and achieve highest quality, lowest cost and shortest lead-time.
• Has skills to understand and intelligently apply economic, financial and industry data to make business decisions that drive value for our Company and our customers.
• Can Visualize the way forward, identifying opportunities that add value to the work and proactively mitigate risk across the value chain.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, collaboration and negotiation skills to work outside boundaries as a norm.
• Ability to use deep knowledge and expertise in production operations to drive results and business outcomes.
• Ability to apply understanding of end-to-end supply chain within external and internal network and stakeholders across the network to achieve results and contribute to supply chain optimization.
• Direct Health Authority Audit experience is desirable.

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Who we are

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the leadership team to formulate and execute business strategies, emphasizing growth and operational efficiency.
• Lead and coordinate strategic initiatives, focusing on business development and fostering substantial and sustainable growth.
• Contribute to strategic planning initiatives, detecting and mitigating potential issues, conflicts, and disruptions in the business.
• Serve as the overall marketing lead, ensuring a cohesive and impactful brand presence across all marketing initiatives.
• Oversee Singapore’s earned media partnerships and strategies, contributing to WE’s desired narrative.
• Report on operational performance, suggesting improvements and driving the implementation of technology solutions.
• Manage team utilization, financial aspects, and resource management issues
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, working closely with sector leads to qualify prospective pursuits.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of organic growth or new business proposals and in-person pitch meetings.
• Serve as the day-to-day account lead for key accounts, demonstrating success in nurturing, growing, and sustaining client relationships.
• Build strong relationships with teams, overseeing their progress, and providing recommendations for enhanced teamwork.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Director/COO/ or similar leadership role
• Proven 10+ years of experience in leadership with a focus on business development, operations, and fostering growth.
• Familiarity with all business functions including Business, Marketing, Operations, HR, finance
• Knowledge of Communications, marketing, digital marketing & agency structures and business models.
• Added knowledge in data analytics and reporting will be a bonus.
• Good with numbers and financial planning
• Outstanding people, communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational and leadership ability
• Problem-solving aptitude and analytical mind
• Provide as strong collaborator across multiple regions/sectors/teams
• Able to pivot between marketing for brand, and marketing for sales, connects activities to outcomes

Hankyu Hanshin Express Southeast Asia belongs to Hankyu Hanshin Express group, the global logistics company.

We are looking for Director who manage and supervise subsidiaries of Southeast Asia and South Asia, and liaise with Japan HQ and Asia Director.

[Responsibilities]

* Analyses current situation, develops and implements management strategy across Southeast Asia and South Asia to attain group strategic objectives.

* Devises strategic plan, quarterly revenue forecast, Regional strategy, and resource planning for whole subsidiaries in Southeast Asia and South Asia.

* Identifies solutions for process improvement to increase revenue, profitability, efficiency and customer satisfaction.

* Find a better path through tenacious discussions and negotiations with stakeholders

* Provide precise and timely managerial advice to subsidiaries in Southeast Asia and South Asia.

[Requirements]

* 15+ years experience and advanced knowledge of Freight Fowarder and Logistics business

* Experience of management of several companies across Southeast Asia and South Asia

* Strong analytical, creative, and critical thinking skills to deliver solutions

* Excellent written and verbal communication skill

* Able to work under pressure in time-critical situation

* Fluent Japanese language (at least JLPT N1 level) is required to liaise with Japan headquarter about strategy and direction of Area in charge

About Beca

Beca is one of the largest employee-owned professional services consultancies in the Asia-Pacific and has operated in over 70 countries. With over 3000 employees globally, we have the diversity of experience and expertise to tackle major projects. We have over 100 years’ experience in successful client relationships, technical excellence & delivering award-winning project solutions.

‘Creative people together transforming our world’ is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose - to make every day better. We create value through understanding and delivering successful solutions, exceptional service and our enduring relationships and use our skills and systems to empower innovation; helping our clients shape communities, optimise their assets and streamline their operations.

Our employee-ownership model remains key to our future. It underpins our commitment to building and sustaining long-term relationships with our clients, it helps drive our positive, purpose-driven and growth-oriented culture, it sets us apart from our competitors, and it gives meaning to our social contract.

While our experience has been 100 years in the making, it is the fresh talent we're nurturing, the innovative thinking we're developing and the connections that we're forging that get us most excited for the future.

We are currently recruiting for Senior Associate Director – Mechanical to join our Building Services team. This position will be based in our Singapore Office.

About You

We’re looking for someone who loves to learn and share knowledge – someone who can bring a fresh perspective to ensure the development of the people around them and who constantly seeks better practice for the overall quality of our work and our client experience.

Your passion, design and problem-solving mindset will be matched with a desire to work on meaningful and significant projects with the team.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible to:

· Deliver operational excellence through effective management of complex technical solutions and large and complex Mechanical projects / multiple jobs

· BIM automation for construction industry productivity improvements

· Lead and manage project teams by reviewing technical accuracy and technical outcomes

· To devise and deliver practical and economical solutions to problems through applications of technical principles in order to gain respect from clients as a highly skilled consultant

· Understand the client’s business and strategic issues in order to ensure successful outcomes and maximise repeat business revenue

· Understand risk on all jobs through implementation of sound audit, business and financial management and understand impact of work practices on the financial outcome of projects

· Demonstrate effective communication, presentation, networking and consulting skills

PRE-REQUISITES

· Degree in Mechanical Engineering

· Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in consulting firm

· Supervising/leading roles experiences in fire protection systems, HVAC system design including chillers, cooling towers, boilers, and associated piping and air supply systems.

· Building services co-ordination in healthcare projects.

· Extensive practical application of principles and practices within Mechanical discipline

· ​​Excellent written & spoken communication skills in English

· ​Able to work independently & exercise initiative

· ​A team, client and delivery focused working style

Job Highlights

• Career Advancement
• Medical & Telcommunication Allowance
• AWS & Variable Bonus

Ready to make a move?

We offer a comprehensive career growth and development programme along with a vibrant and supportive team environment. If you enjoy working for an organization that values partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and cares for its people and clients, then look no further than Beca.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, apply now with your CV and cover letter online today.

Please include the following information in your resume:

• Education background
• Work experiences
• Reason(s)for leaving
• Current and Expected salary
• Date of availability / Notice Period

The Beca Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applications are kept strictly confidential.

Human Resources Director

Reporting directly to higher management, you will lead a team of Human Resource Business Partners to identify, develop, and drive key initiatives which include talent acquisition, talent/performance management, workforce and succession planning, manpower review, industrial relations as well as rewards and recognition. Your role is both strategic and hands-on, monitoring and implementing the full range of HR Business Partnering and HR Operations services to the organization, ensuring that they are effective and in accordance with the trading and manufacturing’s HR principles and policy. You will be required to work with higher management and managers to shape the people strategies, execute all HR initiatives, and drive HR excellence.

In partnership with leaders, you will provide leadership to drive strategies to achieve organizational goals. In your role, you will champion HR digital transformation projects including process improvements, and change management in trading, and manufacturing, and act as a catalyst to propel the workforce towards desired change and growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong business partnering management in areas such as talent acquisition, talent management, workforce planning, performance management, and staff engagement with alignment to the business strategies and contribute to the organization's goals.
• Partner with the higher management and leadership team to create a culture that supports the strategy for organizational growth.
• Build effective relationships with all levels of the organization, providing guidance and coaching on employee relations, performance, and development issues.
• Identify opportunities provide solutions to problems and render valuable services.
• Consult with leaders and managers on increasing leadership, team, and organisational effectiveness; provide fair and consistent advice on HR programs, policies, and other HR-related items.
• Play a critical role in workforce planning and talent succession planning.

Job Requirements

• Good degree, preferably with a Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management
• More than 12 years of HR managerial experience, preferably in a complex large organization or MNC
• Strong knowledge of HR practices and demonstrated ability to provide HR solutions in a fast-paced and complex environment. Knowledge of the trading and manufacturing industry is an advantage.
• Effective teamwork and organizational skills
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure, multi-task, and handle diverse issues.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across all levels.
• Only for Singaporean / SPR

Responsibilities

• Develop financial models and analyses for new strategic initiatives
• Analyzes financial performance and communicates the performance to key stakeholders to support short- and long-term strategic planning and decision-making processes
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and management on budgeting, forecasting and cashflow requirements.
• Provides financial forecasting, budgets, performance analysis, investment monitoring and cash optimization, and in alignment with University’s guidelines.
• Conducts needs assessment and planning to meet business objectives.
• Develops and implements improvements to maximize benefits.
• Develops financial metrics that reflect outcomes of improvement work.
• Researches, analyzes and explains financial variances and complex accounting transactions.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Degree qualified ideally in Accounting/ Finance
• At least 12 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills and ability to interact with team members across levels in achieving objectives.
• Pro-active, resourceful, able to take challenges, work independently or as a team.
• Self-starter that possesses initiative and takes on accountability
• Able to multi-task with ability to navigate in a dynamic fast paced environment

Human Resources Director

Reporting directly to higher management, you will lead a team of Human Resource Business Partners to identify, develop, and drive key initiatives which include talent acquisition, talent/performance management, workforce and succession planning, manpower review, industrial relations as well as rewards and recognition. Your role is both strategic and hands-on, monitoring and implementing the full range of HR Business Partnering and HR Operations services to the organization, ensuring that they are effective and in accordance with the trading and manufacturing’s HR principles and policy. You will be required to work with higher management and managers to shape the people strategies, execute all HR initiatives, and drive HR excellence.

In partnership with leaders, you will provide leadership to drive strategies to achieve organizational goals. In your role, you will champion HR digital transformation projects including process improvements, and change management in trading, and manufacturing, and act as a catalyst to propel the workforce towards desired change and growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong business partnering management in areas such as talent acquisition, talent management, workforce planning, performance management, and staff engagement with alignment to the business strategies and contribute to the organization's goals.
• Partner with the higher management and leadership team to create a culture that supports the strategy for organizational growth.
• Build effective relationships with all levels of the organization, providing guidance and coaching on employee relations, performance, and development issues.
• Identify opportunities provide solutions to problems and render valuable services.
• Consult with leaders and managers on increasing leadership, team, and organisational effectiveness; provide fair and consistent advice on HR programs, policies, and other HR-related items.
• Play a critical role in workforce planning and talent succession planning.

Job Requirements

• Good degree, preferably with a Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management
• More than 12 years of HR managerial experience, preferably in a complex large organization or MNC
• Strong knowledge of HR practices and demonstrated ability to provide HR solutions in a fast-paced and complex environment. Knowledge of the trading and manufacturing industry is an advantage.
• Effective teamwork and organizational skills
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure, multi-task, and handle diverse issues.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across all levels.
• Only for Singaporean / SPR

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. We believe a great career is a journey of discovery and exploration. So, we ask, where will your journey take you?

POSITION SUMMARY

Leads the design process with focus on efficiency, cost effectiveness and accountability in producing interior design projects reflecting current interior design trends and hotel brand standards.

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

• Leads the Interior Design Program, with effort focused on educating, guiding and influencing customers as a hotel brand products and services.
• Responsible for the Hotel Design Review presentation to key executives.
• Partners with Brands to provide innovative and cost-effective solutions to drive the business needs of the brands in support of their strategic growth goals.
• Leads the design and project management for the responsible brands, for both standard and customer design facilities giving a solid pipeline of sustainable projects.
• Supports the department leader and functions as backup in their absence.
• Represents the company at the highest level as the ‘face of the hotel band’ at conferences, trade shows.
• Leads collaborative product development, design integrity standards and lessons learned effort related to brands.
• Liaison with developers and Operations to negotiate property brand assignment.
• Continually monitors current business processes, makes recommendations and implements approved changes as required.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Key Skills/Requirements:

• Knowledgeable about innovation & trends both in & outside of industry
• Excellent business acumen
• Complex problem solving & creative solution skills
• Ability to build & maintain strong working relationships across departments & teams
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to negotiate and be flexible when appropriate
• Excellent organizational skills & ability to manage multiple priorities & resources
• Expert written & verbal communications skills
• Strong people/project management skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to create and inspire a team environment
• Strong background in interior architecture and FF&E.

Education/Experience:

• 4-year degree from an accredited interior design program preferred, or equivalent work experience within the industry.
• Minimum 10 years design experience including hospitality industry.
• NCIDQ certificate preferred.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Director (Marine)

(1-year renewable contract)

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Summary:

The Director oversees and manages the organisation’s daily operations to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with strategic goals. This high-level leadership position is crucial in achieving operational excellence and contributing to the organisation’s success. You will report to the Managing Director or another executive leader.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning:

• Develop and implement operational strategies that align with the organisation's overall objectives.
• Create and manage operating budgets and resource allocation plans.

2. Process Improvement:

• Identify and implement process improvements to optimise efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve operational performance.

3. Team Management:

• Lead and oversee various operational teams, including production, logistics, quality control, and maintenance.
• Recruit, train, and develop staff to ensure a high-performing and collaborative workforce.

4. Resource Allocation:

• Manage and allocate resources, such as personnel, equipment, and materials, to meet operational needs and objectives.
• Ensure efficient utilisation of resources and timely delivery of projects.

5. Supply Chain Management:

• Oversee the supply chain to ensure the timely procurement of materials, parts, and equipment and efficiently distribute products or services.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to optimise cost and quality.

6. Quality Assurance:

• Implement and maintain quality control and assurance programs to ensure products or services meet established standards and specifications.
• Address any quality-related issues and initiate corrective actions.

7. Health and Safety:

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations to create a safe working environment.
• Develop and enforce safety policies and protocols.

8. Risk Management:

• Identify and mitigate operational risks and issues to minimise disruptions to business operations.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

9. Reporting and Analysis:

• Generate and analyse operational reports to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and areas of concern.
• Present findings to executive leadership.

10. Customer Satisfaction:

• Collaborate with relevant teams or individuals to meet customer expectations and resolve any operational issues that may affect customer satisfaction.

Requirements:

1. Education:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field is required.
• A Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, APICS) are preferred.

2. Experience:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in operations management, at least 10 years in a leadership role, and at least 10 years of working experience in a Shipyard or ship repair field, or its equivalent.

3. Leadership Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and lead diverse operational teams.

4. Communication:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with various stakeholders, including senior management and cross-functional teams.

5. Problem-Solving:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex operational issues and make strategic decisions.

6. Strategic Thinking:

• Ability to align operational initiatives with the organisation's long-term goals and business strategies.

7. Adaptability:

• Adaptiveness and responsiveness to changing business needs and market conditions.

8. Regulatory Knowledge:

• Understanding of relevant industry regulations and compliance requirements and the ability to implement and maintain compliance measures.

9. Data Analysis:

• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques to analyse operational data and make data-driven decisions.

10. Knowledge of Japanese Language and Business Customs for Customer Interaction Role:

• The Director will mainly interact with Japanese customers, therefore, knowledge of the Japanese language and business customs would be an advantage.

As the Director, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of day-to-day operations, with significant impact on the organisation’s overall success and competitiveness in the market.

Job Summary

The position of Managing Director is a full-time position based in Singapore.

As Managing Director you will:

• Continuous quality control and monitoring of all editors in the office and actively address improvements where required.
• Liaise with the section leaders from China offices.
• Organize training courses for all editors in the office.
• Lead the scholar visiting activities in the office, including editors, authors, society representatives, university leadership and industry, with a view to understanding their professional and organizational needs and ongoing market developments.
• Analyze the editorial data in the office, and prepare the report to the management team

Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree in all fields
• Strong English skills in written and spoken language
• The ability to multi-task, attention to detail
• Organizational and time management skills
• At least 5+ years of professional experience with scholarship publishing
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Have experiences in managing a team of 20+ people

What we offer:

• Career Learning Development
• Attractive Incentives & Reward Schemes
• Flat Organizational Structures
• Travel Trips to the Other MDPI Offices
• To Have Access to Online Training Programs & Attend the Best Scientific Conferences
• Competitive Salary, Benefits and Equity
• Personal Health Insurance (Inclusive of Medical & Dental)
• Surprise Birthday Gift
• Employee Referral Bonus

About MDPI:

A pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Our mission is to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. We operate more than 300 diverse, peer-reviewed, open access journals supported by over 84,200 academic editors. We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is openly and broadly available.

MDPI has its headquarters in Basel, Switzerland with additional offices in Europe and Asia. We are committed to ensuring that high quality research is made available as quickly as possible. We also support sustainability projects, with sustainability as a key theme in many journals and through the MDPI Sustainability Foundation.

Graduate College at NTU is committed to high quality postgraduate programmes in addressing the needs of rapid changing environment of research development and education. We recognize that the success of significant research endeavours and outcomes can be largely attributed to the dedicated efforts of outstanding postgraduate students under the experienced guidance of faculty members. We provide stewardship to postgraduate students during their academic journey in pursuance of their higher aspirations, realizing NTU goals in securing its position as a global university of excellence. This is in line with the university's commitment to the training and development of quality research manpower and graduate programmes that would better augment the changing needs of future technological and economic drivers in an increasingly complex, global arena for Singapore’s benefit.

This role is to provide strategic and administrative leadership to support the Graduate College's academic and professional development missions for postgraduates. To oversee and coordinate programs, ensure compliance with the University's goals and strategic plan, and promote a culture of innovation and excellence.

The key responsibilities of this role are as follows:

• To plan and execute recruitment strategy aligned with NTU mission and goals to be a global university of excellence
• To design and execute recruitment campaigns to attract top talent to NTU research programmes
• To plan and manage postgraduate diversity and integration programme
• To manage Master’s by Research Integrated Programmes
• To lead andmanage the projects on TEL-conversion and Learning Outcome-based for postgraduate by research courses
• To manage office financial operations and develop financial strategies for Graduate College's initiatives

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of working experience
• Knowledge in data analysis and financial experience would be an advantage
• Excellent communication skills
• Managerial and supervisory experience
• Strong analytical skills, project management skills, problem-solving skills, strategic thinking skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office application software (Word, Excel) and strong data analysis skills

Basic Functions:

– Acquisition & Merger Activities

– Assume overall responsibility for corporate business development activities of MP’s diagnostic & life science products

– Executive member of the Strategic Planning Team to develop short & long term business objectives & strategies

– Business development budgets

– Identify and evaluate new markets for significant growth of the company’s range of diagnostic & life science products

– Seek collaboration with research institutions and commercial organizations for tie-ups including acquisitions, licensing of technologies, contract manufacturing, contract research, joint product development, & product commercialization.

– Introduction of new products & technology to the company through OEM, OBL, PLM, CR/CM partnerships

– Keep abreast of developments in the industries in in-vitro diagnostics testing, life science, biotechnology, biomedical science & healthcare, and to update the company personnel on these industries and technological trends which are of relevance

– Lead organizational projects to improve business model as in setting up of regional manufacturing facilities & promoting their products

– Analyze and assess the relevant public policies related to MP’s business interests. Communicate and interact with the external stakeholders and drive the implementation activities.

Duties:

– Identify and perform due diligence of companies for potential acquisition & merger

– Identify new products and technology for introduction to MP under OEM, OBL, & PLM partnerships

– Review agreements pertaining to all business development activities

– Prepare and achieve business development budget

– Develop & implement strategies for the organization in generating new businesses through new products & technology, new markets & acquisition

– Governmental relationship development and maintenance

Requirements:

Ability to: Demonstrate high degree of leadership, teamwork, interpersonal skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Knowledge of: Sales & marketing management, and business development in relevant products knowledge.

Education: MSc/PhD degree

Experience: 5 - 8 years’ experience in sales & marketing and/or business development in diagnostics (eg. infectious diseases testing market, diagnostic test kits, instrumentation and related products) and/or life science products (eg. Molecular biology, immunology, cell biology, biochemicals). International sales and marketing and/or business development experiences in USA, Latin America, Europe, Middle-East, Africa & Asia will be an added advantage.

What you will do:

The Director of Engineering APAC will drive the adoption and growth of the Global Engineering function across the APAC region. Reporting to our Global Director Engineering the selected candidate will lead the Post Sales Engineering for the APAC Region. This team will continue to expand and established the Global Engineering model throughout APAC to drive post sales application engineering efficiencies. They will work closely with all post sales engineering teams globally to drive post sales application engineering efficiencies, quality, increase scalability, volume, cycle time, training, and stronger margins. The Director will lead and manage the post sales engineering enablement process for the APAC region and will work with the field engineering teams as well as the GCoE Post Sales engineering team and the regional field leadership to standardize and simplify the process between all post sales resources throughout the JCI enterprise.

How you will do it:

You will drive adoption and growth of the global engineering function across Johnson Controls by:

• Working closely with the installation leaders in the regions to identify post sales engineering needs
• Helping with communication and awareness of the post sales engineering deliverables and capabilities
• Enabling enterprise post sales support by expanding utilization of GCoE post global network
• Working to gain efficiencies by harmonizing the engineering standards and processes as much as possible throughout APAC region into a Regional/Enterprise model.
• Leveraging the Post Sales Support GCoE Network Process to improvement efficiencies and drive scale.
• Identifying quick wins and support building a short- and long-term strategies.
• Ensuring the Engineering (post-sales engineering) team is prepared to proactivity support new products and innovations once commercialized.
• Ensuring the Engineering team and GCoE has a “seat at the table” on the commercialization of the products and services.
• Standardize and simplify the process between all post sales application engineering resources in APAC through Implementation of:
• Sel-Nav for product and labor estimating as well as the post sales engineering processes
• Deployment of EPIC (Engineer Project Information Center) throughout the APAC Region for management of the engineering metrics
• Adoption of the Enterprise GCoE standard process flow between the sales teams/pre-sales teams/post-sales team and the global engineering team.
• Driving adoption of Enterprise Engineering systems and processes used by the regional/global engineering team.

What we look for:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or similar focus
• Minimum of 10+ years’ experience in operations, engineering, sales or similar discipline driving a successful engineering team supporting a large global business
• Strong understanding of pre & post sale engineering practices, process driven and able to drive consistency in complex global situations
• leadership skills including the ability to operating successful with a matrix organization. Candidate must be able to lead and drive results across the matrix.
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and execution capability

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package
• On the job/cross training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy