Total 8 Director/C-Level lead buyer job vacancies in Business Management / Project / Planning category in Singapore

About Capgemini Invent

As the digital innovation, design and transformation brand of the Capgemini Group, Capgemini Invent enables CxOs to envision and shape the future of their businesses. Located in nearly 40 studios and more than 60 offices around the world, it comprises a 10,000+ strong team of strategists, data scientists, product and experience designers, brand experts and technologists who develop new digital services, products, experiences and business models for sustainable growth.

Capgemini Invent is an integral part of Capgemini, a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of over 325,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms.

About the role

We need a Business Technology Lead who has experience advising CIOs and CTOs and steering technology transformations. You’ll have a history of successful IT strategy, IT operating model design, cloud transformation or enterprise architecture roadmaps that have involved improved ITs ability to delivery business outcomes. You will have a proven record of growing client relationships through developing solutions and improvement initiatives that solve business challenges, and leading teams in strategy and transformation engagements.

What you’ll do:

• Building collaborative relationships with stakeholders to understand their business and technology needs, often acting as an evangelist, mediator or thought leader.
• Design technology strategies and roadmaps help clients move to modern operating model and platforms
• Passion for Sustainable IT and Technology
• Designing and implementing modern platform-based architecture
• Identifying opportunities to help drive out technology cost and opportunities to leverage to
• Leading and managing cross functional teams located locally and virtually
• Working with Business Development Executives to identify and develop opportunities
• Some aspects of market understanding, sector experience and driving business dev.

What you’ll bring:

• 15+ years’ experience in technology consulting, enterprise and digital architecture
• Experience in IT/Digital Strategy, IT/Digital Operating Model, IT Service Management and Cost optimization
• Strong consulting experience with deep understanding of current and emerging technologies. This includes knowledge of cloud computing, AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, and data analytics
• Communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and build strong client relationships
• Cloud advisory, strategy and operating model, Technology Implementation Roadmap, FinOps and experience of hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• The ability to align technology initiatives with business goals and create long-term strategies that drive growth and innovation
• Agile and DevOps Transformation
• Relevant certifications covering Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), Agile (SPC, SA, SAFe Architect)
• Outsourcing & shared service experience
• Planning, organization and resource management
• Experience across multiple sectors
• Excellent communication, client management and negotiation skills.

Company Profile: aPetMart is Singapore's premier online pet marketplace, dedicated to providing pet owners with a diverse range of top-quality products, accessories, and supplies. Our mission is to make pet care convenient and delightful, all while supporting the well-being of our furry friends. Join us in making a difference in the lives of pets and their human companions. For more information, visit www.apetmart.com.

Business Development Lead (FMCG Marketing Director)

Are you a passionate and strategic business development professional with a love for pets? Join the aPetMart team in Singapore as a Business Development Lead and play a key role in shaping the future of the pet industry! We're seeking a dynamic and results-driven individual to drive growth, forge strategic partnerships, and make a positive impact on pets and their owners' lives.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Growth: Develop and execute business development strategies to expand aPetMart's market presence in Singapore and beyond.
• Partnership Building: Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with pet industry stakeholders, suppliers, and brands.
• Sales Excellence: Identify white space and new opportunities in the market to develop new business opportunities to increase sales revenue top line.
• Market Expertise: Stay informed about market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities in the pet industry.
• Client Engagement: Build strong relationships with existing and potential clients, ensuring exceptional service and satisfaction.
• Innovative Solutions: Generate ideas and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative product offerings and solutions.
• Performance Analysis: Monitor sales metrics, analyze data, and implement improvements based on insights.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on business development and growth operations experience; well-versed in engaging with merchants and partners, including major brands, retailers, acquirers, marketing partners, industry associations, etc.
• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven track record of success in business development, sales, marketing or related roles.
• Passion for pets and a deep understanding of the Singapore pet industry.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify growth opportunities.
• Experience with CRM software and relevant business tools.
• Leadership skills to motivate and guide a high-performing team.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Make a meaningful impact in a rapidly growing pet industry.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Be part of a team that's passionate about pets!
• Staff discounts on pet supplies.
• Work in a fun and informal environment.
• Fully stocked pantry with snacks and beverages.
• Enjoy the company of furkids in the office.

Application Process: If you're ready to combine your business acumen with your love for pets and drive the growth of aPetMart in Singapore, we encourage you to apply. Share your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and explaining why you're the ideal candidate for the Business Development Lead role.

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to contribute to aPetMart's success and shape the future of the pet industry in Singapore. Apply now and be part of our journey!

How to Apply:

• WhatsApp 8767 5709 and text a short introduction about yourself
• State how you can contribute to aPetMart’s business development
• Send your résumé and cover letter via WhatsApp or email [email protected]
  

Associate Director, Regional Regulatory Planning Lead

• Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on the Straits Times and Statista’s list of Best Employers in Singapore for two consecutive years (2020, 2021).
• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years

The Lead manages the regulatory planning of the company regulatory submission targets from a regulatory operational perspective for the whole of the Asia Pacific region.

As a member of cross-functional team and for the assigned portfolios, he/she will work with his/her team to manage all operational aspects for submission planning and execution of Original Marketing Application (OMA) and post-approval regulatory changes. The core capabilities of Regional Planning Lead includes submissions planning as well as the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of business processes related to this area.

The Lead should drive the continued advancement and maturity of regional planning capabilities as well as the continuous improvement of business process and technology to meet stakeholder needs while adapting to a fast-paced regulatory environment

This position requires a high-level expertise and knowledge of the regulatory landscape across the Asia Pacific Region its registration procedures and a thorough understanding of the technical requirements for dossiers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Primary Activities include but are not limited to:

· Provide strong, cross-functional team leadership for regulatory submissions within the region and manage senior leader interactions and collaborations.

· Maintain a broad and deep knowledge of all the submission planning activities taking place in his/her assigned portfolio.

· Contribute to the development of regulatory program strategies within the Asia Pacific markets to ensure effective submissions planning & execution.

· Organize and facilitate interactions among submission planners and publishers and Regulatory Liaison roles to align on urgent issues and ensure balanced workload across the region

· Manage regulatory projects from authorization through delivery to country regulatory affairs teams and/or Health Authorities, with a regulatory operations perspective.

· Responsible for developing and maintaining the regulatory submission plan for the assigned key projects/products and maintaining the related project milestones.

· Lead or participate in cross-functional forums and meetings

· Work closely with the central planner based in the HQ (US) on assigned products/projects.

· Drive continuous improvement of business process and technology within the Regional Planning, Regional Publishing and regulatory system teams

· Ensure robust functional area oversight of sourced activities to ensure quality, compliance and delivery against key performance criteria.

People Manager for the Regional Planning, team:

· Manage the staff in the Regional Reg Ops Group providing oversight to FTEs, contractors and sourced planning, resources as per business needs.

· Mentor and coach individuals within the department on the concepts, methods and nuances of project management, publishing, and company processes relating to high performing teams, drug development, and regulatory practices.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

To be successful in this role, you will have:

· Bachelors degree in a Life Science related discipline.

· Min of 6-8 years’ experience in Regulatory Affairs with at least 3 years in Regulatory Operations (submissions planning, publishing, etc)

· Leadership:

o Strong people and interpersonal skills to manage effectively across all levels.

o Navigates unfamiliar territory quickly and embraces ambiguity to chart a clear course for the team

o Effective at mentoring and coaching within a team setting

o Demonstrated situational leadership and creative problem solving within organizations and teams

· Partnership:

o Demonstrated strong partnering skills in influencing and negotiating across functions

o Service delivery mindset driven by continual innovation and process improvements

o Demonstrated ability to collaborate, communicate, supervise, and coach across cultures, organizational levels, and disciplines.

o Ability to lead by influence and work effectively in matrix organizational structures

o Excellent communication skills to manage interactions with colleagues in a multicultural environment.

· Regulatory Knowledge & Experience

o Deep understanding of evolvingregulatory submission standards, submission procedures and drug development landscape across the Region

o Proven experience in working in and leading cross functional teams to ensure high quality, on-time submissions

o Able to multitask with proven project management capabilities including managing dynamic timelines, interacting, and negotiating with others, collaboration skill and excellent follow-up ability

o Capability to keep overview in the complexity of planning, managing, tracking, assembling and delivering of regulatory content, to meet regulatory strategy, regulatory compliance and informational needs for internal and external customers.

o Thorough knowledge of regulatory guidelines and procedures within the AP region is required and knowledge of submissions in the wider region (China and Japan) is an advantage

o Affinity to work with complex IT systems, automation

o Ability to handle time pressure and the consequence of any delay in timely submissions.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

· Learning curve and a diverse opportunity

· Fulfilling role, exposure to various Asia Pacific markets, cutting-edge therapeutic areas in Oncology and precision medicines

· Will be involved in driving process improvement projects through process simplification and automation through artificial intelligence, robotic automation

· Leadership opportunity:

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.

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

The Director is a lead to steward the business and deliver against client objectives and satisfaction. He or she serves as the senior contact and will drive quality control, approving communication strategies, plans and key tactics delivered by the team across online and offline planning.

This individual will manage a structured team to engage and drive conversations with key partners (including creative agencies) that involves account and media planning, new opportunities, branded content, negotiations, as well as support and collaborate on relevant projects to scale learnings that is required of the account.

This entails management of internal business deliverables (e.g. Scope of Work, address audits) and management of staff (e.g. interviewing/hiring, performance reviews, assignment recommendations, etc.).

The Director will also mentor, manage, train and motivate team members to deliver the best possible performance.

Key Accountabilities:

• Be a key contact across entire planning cycle for senior brand clients and media directors / managers. Ensure media deliverables are met on time and within budget and align with clients’ objectives.
• Utilize an in-depth knowledge on client category, brands and specific client requests and needs to provide appropriate input and direction to the agency units driving the entire communication planning process.
• Lead account ‘project manager’ for the entire business accountable for achieving deadlines across all campaigns and deliverables. Collaborate with multiple internal business practices that contribute to the overall communication plan development process both internal and external.
• Hones feasibility, profitability and negotiation skills through implementation and management of plans, working with Trading team to drive best prices and terms to maximize effectiveness of placement’s reach to client’s consumers.
• Serves as first level coach and supervisor to one or more associates to support their knowledge of agency, client, vendor and industry basics as well as their overall skill development in the execution or monitoring of experience plans.
• Provide staff with ongoing feedback and manage annual Evaluation as well as constantly evaluating resource allocations.
• Address all operational issues to ensure smooth execution. Propose solutions and perspectives to problems.
• Establish effective working relationships with all parties and act as first line of issue escalation; manage the resolution of issues as they arise (pre and post live) such as discrepancy between reporting systems and creative malfunctions, amongst others.
• Keep abreast to the development and trends in the ever-changing media landscape.
• Full understanding and interpretation of media system, research, market data and manage 3rd Party audits.
• Drive and own internal processes to increase productivity, streamline processes/reporting as required and champions HX Media Framework. Work with team to implement these processes and see it to its fruition.

Key Competencies:

• Strong understanding of the integrated media landscape
• Acts as a client visionary by bringing a highly valued perspective to the client based on a deep understanding of their business, issues and opportunities
• Takes responsibility for the collective performance of Functional Leads/Specialists team working together
• Integrates understanding into the work to make decisions on the business
• Filters and adapts the different options and applies good judgement combined with hard facts to select which ideas will produce the best results
• Builds team effectiveness by providing a clear definition of what’s expected and identifying the people with the right skills and capabilities
• Coaches others by assessing an individual's strengths and areas for development and encouraging a free exchange of constructive feedback. Pushes down decision-making and avoids taking charge unless absolutely necessary.
• Takes entrepreneurial calculated risks and acts on opportunities that lead to significant gains for the business
• Identifies and actions opportunities to grow profitable revenue while driving awards submissions and winning awards
• Anticipates the future and takes decisive action to create opportunities or minimize potential problem
• Pre-sells by soliciting the involvement of key people in advance to build ownership
• Demonstrate desired behaviours and make effective decisions. Ensure all decision making is aligned to brand’s purpose and values. Lead by example.

As a Project Director / Delivery Lead, you will act as the single point of contact for the key client on all project delivery and managed services delivery matters. You will lead a small team of Project Managers and workstream leads and be responsible for overseeing, managing and implementing multiple IT Projects with quality, within scope, ensure deliverables are on time and conform to processes and standards meeting client’s requirements.

What will you do?

Project Delivery

• Review the project lifecycle (initiation, plan, execution, completion)
• Review project schedules, quality plans, budgets, and communication and risk management plans
• Manage issues arising out of scope definition and subsequent disputes that impacted scope, schedule and cost
• Manage issues arising from integration of various components of the project including hardware, software installation, testing, business process review, redesign, application development, migration and data conversion etc.
• Oversee the implementation of the project with regard to schedules, budget, manpower and quality
• Resolve project overrun issues with Senior Management
• Monitor and report on project management progress
• Manage resources in terms of mobilizing resources during different periods of time from team to team to maximize productivity or minimize wastage

Customer/Vendor Management

• Manage contracts and subcontractors
• Effectively engaged stakeholders in project decisions and execution
• Build long-term customer relationships by anticipating and exceeding customer’s expectation
• Negotiate with customers on change control mechanism to meet schedules and prioritize changes based on business needs

Team Management

• Provide leadership to the project team to ensure that proposals/ enhancements are fully analyzed and evaluated for benefits and cost
• Provide the project team with accurate information about business needs and priorities as well as details about business systems
• Participate in leadership activities and providing performance feedback and developmental coaching
• Monitor and improve team performance, conduct team building, providing leadership, coaching, and performance management

Beyond projects and operational delivery matters, you are also expected to:

• Develop business opportunities to solve the client’s problems.
• Ideate solutions using technology and process changes.
• Create growth opportunities by considering the feasibility and sustainability of these opportunities and the core capabilities of NCS.
• Direct the right team across different Lines of Business (LOBs) to drive revenue, quality and customer satisfaction targets and ensure delivery.
• Accountable for the delivery services of the client’s account and needs to be involved in the delivery of the programs that you are responsible for.

The role will manage clients’ insurance requirements in accordance with Company and/or Group policies to achieve targets, develop the business and deliver an excellent and comprehensive service. Negotiate with markets to obtain the best available terms to the clients’ requirements. The role operates as an experienced professional member of the management team. As a senior member of staff, may be responsible for mentoring or overseeing the work of more junior members of the team.

Specific Responsibilities

Clients

• Develop strong relationships with clients/cedants
• Meet agreed revenue targets
• Introduce clients to other team members and help maintain these relationships
• Behave with all clients (both internal and external) fairly and ethically
• Drives company growth by identifying new market opportunities, contacts, forming strategic partnerships, and implementing revenue-boosting initiatives.

Suppliers/Markets

• Develop strong relationships with markets
• Maintain an appropriate group of preferred markets in each area of activity broking
• Plan the most appropriate solution for the client’s demands and needs
• Negotiate with markets to provide best balance of quality, service and price
• Assist in the placement of accounts locally and via overseas BMS offices
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Company and/or Group policies and procedures
• Ensure correct authorization is obtained and processes followed when required by applicable Company and /or Group policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Ensure performance, HR and T&C records are up to date and meet the Company and /or Group’s requirements
• Maintain accurate records and deal with correspondence appropriately

Reporting

• Provide relevant management information to senior management

Projects

• Manage assigned projects and contribute to other projects as required
• Respond appropriately to urgent issues as they arise

Market Awareness

• Keep informed of all legal and regulatory developments relevant to the division/department
• Share information that could be beneficial to the Company
• Any other reasonable duties, as required

Skills and abilities needed to perform the role

1. Able to use the strengths of the team
2. High levels of numeracy and literacy
3. Is confident and has good communication skills including, written, verbal and face to face
4. Professional and personable
5. Able to work independently and use initiative
6. Networks extensively and is able to build sustainable working relationships
7. Strong negotiation skills
8. Strong commercial acumen especially in the financial lines / reinsurance fields
9. Analytical and able to make good decisions
10. Able to work flexibly to achieve tight deadlines/targets
11. Reacts positively to change
12. Calm and resilient under pressure
13. An ability to learn and share learning
14. Coaching skills and the ability to manage more junior members of the team
15. Demonstrate the five BMS values and ensure that team members are aligned with these:

• Accountable
• Entrepreneurial
• Collaborative
• Empowering
• Disciplined

Knowledge and Experience

1. Extensive experience of working within the (Re)insurance environment as a broker
2. Experience of working as an (Re)insurance broker within the Lloyds and international markets with focus on direct and wholesale financial lines
3. Experience of working in a high pressure, multitask environment
4. Has a reputation in the market and is able to leverage this to access a broad range of markets
5. Proven leadership skills with demonstrable evidence of creating and leading in a high-performance working culture

Team Summary

The Products and Solutions function is responsible for product management, product strategy, providing the thought leadership and long-term design for the development and growth of Visa’s products across the Asia Pacific (AP) region. The Product Development and Commercialisation is a horizontal service group, within Regional Product team that has end-to-end responsibility for building and delivering new capabilities aligned with the AP Product Roadmap.

What a Director – Deployment Strategy will do:

The Director will be a member of the leadership team reporting to the AP Regional Head of Product Development and Commercialisation and will lead and own strategy initiatives. The incumbent will lead end to end strategy as well as the deployment and development efforts of the regional muti year plans.

Essentially, the individual will:

• Work with and support Product verticals and markets and owns the development of strategies with alignment of the regional and global priorities.
• Front regional business planning and develop proposals to address product roadmap development needs
• Monitor competitive developments across the region as well as globally, and be involved in the development of timely responses to emerging trends and opportunities across AP.
• A typical effort may entail working closely with senior stakeholders to understand and logically structure the problem, develop hypothesis, work with cross-functional teams to validate the hypothesis, develop strategy to address the problem, and develop recommendations and execution plan to present to the regional leadership.
• Lead end-to-end strategy efforts with a small team of analysts. The strategy efforts can range from developing focused product strategies in responding to developing market trends to developing multi-year plans for the region, addressing emerging competitive and economic model issues, managing commercial response to regulatory changes, developing cross-product programs, and supporting strategic investment assessments.
• Collaborate and work across markets, cultures and teams within Visa as well as client organizations.
• Lead a team and program manage deployment efforts to ensure timely delivery as well as launch of key initiatives

The position will be based in Singapore with some travel expected.

Why this is important to Visa

As we roll out products and solutions in an extremely dynamic marketplace, being able ro purposefully define, plann, and execute against long-term strategic priorities will be principal determinants of success. The Deployment Strategy team will be the owners of Visa’s product roadmap in the AP region and will provide the stewardship, tools, and processes to make it a reality.

The role:

This Business Development Director Team Lead role is responsible for leading and mentoring a small team of Business Development associates to drive revenue for Gartner whilst managing and growing their own territory by identifying key buying centres to expand the net new client base. The territory for this role includes specific High Tech and Telco accounts.

What you’ll do:

• Achieve or overachieve financial targets
• Develop and execute strategy for achievement of business results tied to overall sales strategy
• Attract and retain top talent within sales team by following Gartner's validated recruitment methodology, with a strong focus on building a pipeline of candidates for potential open territories
• Leverage key best practices to drive and successfully sell new business opportunities
• Build and effectively manage a list of new individuals and new clients to drive business development
• Collaborate with internal resources and external network to prioritize and penetrate key accounts
• Primary focus is on driving sales within net new logos / net new client accounts
• Drive high activity by conducting team prospecting sessions with direct reports
• Ensure that each team member is capable of developing C-level relationships
• Provide leadership through effective communication of the global strategy
• Coach and develop direct associates on a regular basis
• Improve the team's success through effective leadership and mentorship
• Take ownership for own professional growth and support the team's professional growth

What you’ll need:

• Minimum 10 years proven consultative sales experience in high technology (services or software) to large multi-national companies with 2+ years of management experience
• Internal candidates should have a demonstrated track record of successful financial performance and have been in current role for 2 years, exhibiting mastery of current role.
• Proven experience in developing new business, by effectively building prospect lists and transitioning prospect companies to clients
• Proven experience in closing enterprise-wide complex sales solutions
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and motivate sales associates
• Strong business acumen, forecasting skills, influencing skills and interpersonal skills (to share knowledge with a team to support the growth strategy within sales)
• Strong demonstration of intellect, drive, executive presence, sales acumen, handling others

What’s in it for you:

• Uncapped earnings and challenging, but achievable quotas – 85% of our salesforce hit quota
• Unparallel training and growth opportunities, including an intensive 3-week sales academy for new hires
• Excellent corporate benefits
• The opportunity to sell at C-level and work with some of the brightest minds in the industry
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture that embraces diversity Professional development and unlimited growth opportunities