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A world empowered by autonomy. We build robotic vehicles to improve logistics safety, forge a greener Earth, and enhance human lives.

We are a closely-knit team aspiring to change the world through disruptive technology. We are innovators. We are tinkerers. We are problem-solvers. And we have a fair amount of magic dust up our sleeves. We have a plan for fleet-level deployment of autonomous vehicles, and we are looking for the best-of-the-best to join us in making this a reality.

About Venti Technologies

Based in the U.S. and Asia, Venti Technologies is the leader in safe-speed autonomous logistics systems, developing the future of goods transportation. Using rigorous mathematics, deep learning, and theoretically-grounded algorithms, Venti has a proprietary collection of autonomy technologies including a suite of powerful logistics algorithms. Venti’s proven value proposition of saving costs, increasing vehicle utilization, and improving safety is recognized by customers and driving growth. Launched in 2018, Venti brings together an unsurpassed team internationally. The company has autonomous systems deployed in Asia for industrial and logistics sites and a growing pipeline. Venti has offices in Cambridge (Massachusetts, USA), Suzhou (China), and Singapore – our Asian headquarters.

As the Commercial Director, you will responsible for spearheading our sales efforts and grow early adoption of the products as we build to be the market leader in the region. Leveraging your existing connections and leads, you will actively seek out new business opportunities and establish strong relationships with key stakeholders in industries such as logistics, ports, airports, and other relevant sectors. Your expertise in solution selling and understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the supply chain management domain will be crucial in driving revenue growth and positioning Venti’s autonomous vehicle technology as the go-to solution in the market.

Role responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for potential clients in the supply chain management space, including logistics providers, ports, airports, and other relevant entities.
• Identify and proactively pursue new business opportunities, leveraging your existing network and conducting market research to expand our customer base.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with key decision-makers and influencers, understanding their pain points and providing tailored solutions that demonstrate the value of our autonomous vehicle technology.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including engineering, operations, and marketing, to develop customized proposals and address customer requirements.
• Drive the entire sales cycle, from prospecting and qualifying leads to negotiating contracts and closing deals.
• Meet and exceed sales targets, regularly reporting on sales activities, pipeline, and revenue projections to the leadership team.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging market opportunities to identify strategies for gaining a competitive edge.

Required experience

• Proven experience (15 years+) in a senior leadership role driving revenue growth in a hybrid/enterprise software and hardware business
• Deep understanding of sales processes, pipeline management, and closing large-scale customers partnerships with $5 million+ annual revenues
• Understanding of complex and challenging clients with the ability to engage at the C suite level and establish buy-in at all levels .
• Track record of leading the establishment and maintenance of partners and customers, and the building of revenues in new-economy technology-based products and services
• Deep high-level contacts within the logistics or an affiliated industry
• Knowledge of corporate partnership legal agreements, large negotiations, finding win-win operating structures, and working in long term partnerships with other companies
• A reputation for honest, fair and financially sophisticated relationships with partners.
• Personal integrity, commitment to people -- demonstrated relationship builder, passion for 360o excellence, strong analytical capabilities
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for disruptive technologies and innovative business models
• Deep familiarity with a high-tech R&D-heavy organization will be a big plus.
• Ability to speak fluently one or more Asian languages is very desirable

We also offer world-class benefits, fantastic culture, flexible working arrangements, and a great international working environment. Come and join us!

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD)

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) was established as a non-profit organisation on 1 August 2021 with a mission to support the decarbonisation of the maritime industry by shaping standards, deploying solutions, financing projects, and fostering collaboration across sectors.

Founded by six industry partners namely BHP, BW Group, Eastern Pacific Shipping, Foundation Det Norske Veritas, Ocean Network Express and Seatrium (formerly Sembcorp Marine), GCMD also receives funding from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) for qualifying research and development programmes and projects. To-date, over 100 centre- and project-level partners have joined GCMD – contributing funds, expertise, and in-kind support to accelerate the deployment of scalable low-carbon technologies and lowering adoption barriers.

GCMD is strategically located in Singapore, the world’s largest bunkering hub and second largest container port.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Partnerships is responsible for developing and executing partnership strategies to advance the mission of GCMD, foster collaboration, and enhance GCMD’s position within the industry. He/She will play a crucial role in identifying and cultivating strategic alliances with key stakeholders, including industry players, government agencies, and technology partners. The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer and interfaces closely with the Research & Projects and Comms team.

Partnership strategy development

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of industry trends, key players, and emerging technologies.
• Formulate and execute a strategic partnership roadmap aligned with organisational goals
• Identify and evaluate potential partnership opportunities to support the decarbonisation mission of GCMD

Relationship management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential partners across the ecosystem, including shipowners, shipbuilders, charterers, technology providers, financial institutions, and government agencies
• Serve as the primary point of contact for key partners, ensuring a high level of satisfaction and collaboration
• Work closely with internal teams to align partnership activities with overall mission objectives
• Coordinate and maintain partnership database.
• Develop plans and processes to track, manage and engage partners. Initiate discussions with leadership team in a timely manner on partnership renewals.

Negotiation and contracting

• Lead negotiations for partnership agreements, ensuring favourable terms and mutually beneficial outcomes
• Draft, review, and finalise partnership contracts and agreements in consultation with the Corporate Services team
• Prepare information and papers to seek board approval for new partnerships

Market analysis and research

• Conduct market research to identify potential areas for collaboration and partnership
• Stay informed about industry developments, competitive landscapes, and regulatory changes that may impact partnerships

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Maritime, Business, Marketing, or related field
• Proven experience in developing and managing partnerships in the maritime sector
• In-depth knowledge of the maritime industry, including key players, trends, and regulatory landscape.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute tactically
• Track record of successfully driving business growth through strategic partnerships
• Passionate about sustainability and maritime decarbonisation
• Team player, highly motivated, ability to work independently and confidently under pressure
• Travel is required

Key Objectives:

• Customer Acquisition and Sales:Identify target customers, industries, and set sales targets
  Develop 3-year business and sales growth plan with KPIs
  Conduct analysis of qualified customer targets
  Manage end-to-end sales cycle and contract negotiations
  
• Company Development:Achieve customer, revenue, and profitability goals
  Build high-performing local delivery team
  Set up in-country operations and infrastructure
  
• Customer Success and Retention:Consult and support customers to drive product adoption and ROI
  Identify and develop expansion and cross-sell opportunities
  Collaborate with headquarters across sales, pre-sales, R&D to speed sales cycle
  

Key Requirements

• Entrepreneurial mindset, able to build and inspire teams
• Passion for developing long-term customer partnerships
• 3-5 years experience in contact center/digital/ CX technologies
• Understanding of omnichannel, AI, knowledge management principles a plus
• Proven success generating new business
• Analytical and strategic business development skills
• Organized, tenacious approach to sales, networking leadership
• Experience in 1-2 key industries (Government, Telecoms, Banking, Retail, FMCG)
• Existing customer network a strong advantage
• Excellent written and verbal comm skills
• Fluent English required, SEA language ability preferred

Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of Financial Operations
• Deliver accurate and timely financial projections, forecasts, and analysis of relevant financial and operational information as required for the Management’s team
• Utilize data analysis and leverage business intelligence to make informed organizational decisions
• Work with all teams and operations to help optimize financial performance and efficiencies and evaluate current spending to drive resource optimization
• Maintain internal control, balance sheet reviews and monthly closing process
• Develop and ensure financial controls are followed in accordance with company / HQ procedures
• Assess current accounting operations, offer recommendations for improvement and implement new processes
• Ensure quality and timeliness of financial reporting to HQ
• Lead special finance projects

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent
• At least 10 years of relevant working experience in accounting/finance preferably in a IT company
• Ability to speak, read and write Korean to communicate with HQ located in Korea and business associates
• High level of integrity and dependability
• Work well under pressure and with the ability to handle several tasks simultaneously with a self-starting, pro-active approach.
• Proven leader that can motivate, manage, and maximize capacity of a team
• Possess Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Strong analytical skills and excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent people management skills and communication skills

Established in 1973 with headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Cheil Worldwide is one of the world’s leading integrated marketing communications networks, with more than 6,800 employees globally in more than 54 offices in 46 countries.

For more information, visit us at: www.cheil.com.

We are inviting candidates for the position of:

Art Director/Senior Art Director

Responsibilities

· To generate exciting ideas to fulfil clients’ briefs and to engage in executing layout designs for art work and copy

· To supervise shoots independently locally and overseas

· Independently oversee a project cycle; from conceptual to production

· Meets art department work standards by following production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving operational problems; identifying work process improvements

· Produces illustrative material by assigning layout design concept to artists and photographers; directing development of design concepts into art layouts

· Prepares layouts for printing by marking-up, pasting-up, and finishing layouts

· Have a positive attitude towards collaborating with team members and other stakeholders to participate in pitches

· Competent in bringing the ideas to life visually

· Ensuring a high standard of visual execution across all media and campaigns

Requirements

· Candidates should possess about 3 years of relevant experience with an integrated portfolio

· An excellent team player and to be able to work well with front-end/back-end programmers

· Possess a good eye for craft with the ability to work independently

· Good communication and presentation skills

· Strong production knowledge in TV, Print and Digital

· Experience on activation and in UI

· Experience in UX / wireframes

· Competent in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign

· Knowledge on other softwares: InVision, Sketch, AfterEffects, and Animate CC would be an advantage

With the fast expansion, Nika.eco is looking for a COO to manage the business as it grows bigger, with more customers to take care of and more metrics to be managed to track the health of the business.

Responsibilities

• Running teams and culture
• Running branding and campaigns
• Manage grant applications to save costs
• Manage events we are hosting or joining

The R&D Director, Specialty Flavor & Ingredients APAC is responsible for the scientific and technical direction and leadership of the APAC Flavor Creation and Application Team across two geographic locations (Singapore and China). Coordinate strategic direction of the Creation and Application function across APAC – ensuring alignment to Commercial Business Strategy (APZ & China Specialty Flavors & Ingredients) ensuring cross functional alignment and engagement at all levels.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build technological and leadership capabilities across Flavor creation and Application team by developing an efficient team striving for excellence, performance and shared accountability. Develop top talent and manage and develop technical and leadership competency to address succession planning needs. Create a robust technical community to develop best in class practices and allow transfer of knowledge across functions, whilst maintaining required confidentiality.
• Lead Flavor creation and Application activities to build-up raw material palette, local and relevant portfolio/collection, and support flawless formula localization and/or rationalization to improve margin performance that delivers a competitive edge.
• Implement effective systems and processes to enable functional and organizational effectiveness. Ensure activities related to the functional compliance with relevant Acts/ Legal Requirements, Business Ethics and Food Manufacturing Standards. Manage adherence to applicable Global, Regional and Local policies and standards to protect proprietary information.
• Serve as technical expert and advisor to marketing, sales, flavor creation, application, sensory and customers for multiple applications and creations. Consistently participate as APAC representative in relevant Global and Regional McCormick forums ensuring APAC alignment with functional goals and supporting the sharing of best practices and innovation ideas. Provide direction from the local applications and/or creation standpoint for the development of S+T strategies.
• Responsible for the overall health and safety of the APAC Flavor Creation and Application team ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 15 Years Flavor Creation in the Flavor and Food Industries;
• Extensive experience in Flavor Creation and Application and Analytical Science;
• Experience in leading product development and technical teams across various product categories (Wet and Dry);
• Experience in international Flavor Houses;
• Experience in the commissioning, qualification and validation of a Greenfields manufacturing site preferred.
• BSc (Food Science), Quality / Research & Development
• Must have a comprehensive international understanding of the Flavor and Food Industries including product manufacture/ technology;
• Contribute to strategic thinking on the Long-Term Planning (LTP) for Asia Pacific R&D as well as input into Global R&D Strategy;
• Knowledge and experience in both Flavour and science/technology. Experience with Wet and Dry Categories – Herbs, Spices, Condiments, Sauces, Coating, Seasonings also highly regarded;
• Understands the business impact (profit, cost and risk) of any decisions made on product, process and regulatory issues;
• Insight and understanding of key regulatory changes – Partner with QA&RA functions to ensure understanding and of business impact and risk mitigation.

Job Description & Requirements

• Chauffeur Managing Director (MD) and his family members
• Run personal and company errands for MD
• Fetch and chauffeur company staff and guests (as and when needed)
• Plan routes and estimate travel times
• All other ad hoc duties assigned from time to time
• Maintain hygiene of the cars and make sure they are always clean

Requirements:

• Possess a record-free driving license and practice excellent and safe driving habits
• Safe driving patterns and adherence to road traffic rules
• Familiar with Singapore roads
• Able to work on weekends and overtime when necessary
• Responsible, mature, reliable (be punctual, no frequent MCs)
• Understand and speak English and Mandarin
• No drinking habits, Physically fit and strong
• Pleasant personality, well-mannered

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The mission of the Office of Alumni Relation (OAR) is to nurture mutually beneficial and lifelong relationships with alumni and engage them along NUS’ aspirations. The Alumni Communications team supports this mission by reaching out to and strengthening bonds with the University’s alumni in the following ways:

• Implement effective communication initiatives to increase awareness of the University's latest news and initiatives, nurture a sense of belonging and build pride among alumni.
• Strengthen alumni engagement through digital plaforms.

Duties & Responsibilities

As the Head, Alumni Communications, you will be responsible for leading the alumni communications team in implementing communication strategies to promote the NUS alumni network and drive engagement with alumni.

Branding & Marketing

• Develop and implement branding strategies that enhances the University's image and reputation among alumni.
• Manage and upkeep all brand elements including logos, icons and taglines.
• Maintain a consistent and compelling brand message across all communication channels and branded gifts.

Publications

• Oversee the planning, production and distribution of alumni publications including the half-yearly print version of The AlumNUS as well as the biennial NUS Alumni Awards and OAR booklet.
• Identify, appoint and manage vendors for the design and printing of publications, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality publications.

Event Marketing

• Provide guidance to colleagues from alumni engagement for event marketing initiatives, including email campaigns, web banner displays, organic and paid social, and instant messaging platforms.
• Oversee and optimise the email marketing schedule for alumni; maintain a consistently high standard of engaging email content to minimise unsubscribe rates.
• Utilise data analytics to measure the success of digital campaigns and optimise strategies for improved outcomes.

Digital & Social Media

• Develop and coordinate social media strategies to engage alumni across various platforms, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and WeChat.
• Monitor social media trends and analytics to assess the effectiveness of communication efforts and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Amplify and celebrate achievements by alumni on social media.
• Oversee revamp of department website

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or a related field.
• 8 to 10 years of proven track record in a marketing or communications function with at least three years in a leadership position.
• Strong leadership skills and excellent stakeholder management abilities.
• Organised, meticulous and able to manage concurrent projects.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Office of Alumni Relations

Department : Alumni Cultivation & Engagement

Employee Referral Eligible:

Job requisition ID : 23092

Job Responsibilities

• Quickly establish a credible and effective working relationship with CEO,APAC and other members of the Global Executive Committee (GEC), regional leaders and their teams; gaining their confidence as a high calibre individual who will drive the strategic direction and potential future performance of a key driver for growth for Inchcape.
• Report on Digital Parts Platform (DPP) progress and performance to the GEC.
• Successfully support the ongoing growth and rollout of the Digital Parts Platform proposition across chosen international markets.
• Drive the financial performance (which will be owned within the markets) to meet Inchcape’s strategic ambition.
• Define strategic initiatives that will shape and drive the continuous improvement of the day-to-day operations of DPP, ensuring that operating targets and plans are met.
• Establish and maintain robust operational and financial performance management systems.
• Ensure brand and customer propositions align across all markets.
• Support a culture of customer-led (B2B and B2C) innovation and develop ongoing growth strategies for DPP and the Inchcape group.
• Identify, implement and leverage digital capabilities, data and analytics for stock management and omnichannel sales support and supply chain.
• Influence the performance of DPP across markets, without the authority of P&L ownership.
• Be a visible role model for all employees at all levels. Communicate and build relationships at all levels of the organisation from local leadership teams to the plc board, continuing to build on a no-politics, diverse culture.

Job Requirements

• Customer-focused with a track record of influencing and driving outstanding customer service (ideally, in both a B2B and B2C context).
• Leadership and management experience of establishing and scaling a new business venture or proposition internationally.
• A ‘digital first’ approach to business operation; experience managing or operating a ‘digital first’ business with a proven ability to guide, challenge and educate a wider organisation to operate in a similar way.
• A strong intellect and clarity of mind. At home with technical, commercial and operational complexity and with the ability to identify and manage key drivers of value for a business.
• Demonstrable success delivering value in a complex, international, multi-site organisation with the ability to develop an understanding of a low-margin, decentralised organisation in a cyclical industry.
• Superior leadership skills with a track record of developing followership. High levels of emotional intelligence, able to win hearts and minds and achieve results through influence rather than just position-power.
• Knowledge and experience of best practice and a track record of constantly looking for new ways of working and improving. He/she will bring a balance of strategic excellence against commercial/operational reality, with the analytical, creative and entrepreneurial abilities necessary for innovation.
• Experience of transforming a business through people, process and systems and creating a culture to deliver a more efficient and effective organisation.
• Financially literate with excellent commercial instincts and sound business judgement.
• A genuine interest in the automotive industry with a curiosity about the sector and how it is changing is important.

Title: Executive Director – Asia Pacific

Division: Data, Research and Technology

Department: CASE AP Region

Reports to: Vice President, Data, Research and Technology

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Level: Senior Director

Position Purpose

The remit of the Executive Director – Asia Pacific is to serve and to grow the institutional membership of CASE in the Asia-Pacific region and to engage with institutional, advancement and CASE volunteer leaders. The Executive Director will work with CASE Vice Presidents to develop budget goals and ensure income generation growth in the region. The Executive Director will provide effective leadership and management of the Singapore- and Australia- based team – in partnership with divisional matrix managers, to support the effective delivery of CASE’s strategic plan goals. The Executive Director provides vital insight and context on the Asia-Pacific region for the successful delivery of CASE’s strategic plan in support of our members in the region.

Essential function

The core functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

Grounded in a review of the value that CASE has provided for decades and an analysis of what advancement professionals in education need now and will need in the future, CASE underwent a recalibration process that led to our new strategic plan, Championing Advancement: CASE 2022–2027. This plan centres on the steps necessary to achieve our strategic intent: defining the competencies and standards for the profession of advancement and leading and championing their dissemination and application across the world’s educational institutions.

CASE is committed to being a ‘member-centred’ organisation and to empowering its members to engage in a rich and fulfilling member experience, characterised by in-sector thought leadership, institutional capacity building and benchmarking, diversity, equity and inclusion acumen, the highest professional global standards and programmes, and a commitment to the continuous professional development of (and support for) advancement professionals throughout their career journeys across the globe.

The Executive Director – Asia Pacific role is critical to achieving our strategic intent and to ensuring that CASE is effectively serving our members in the region.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

As the senior-most CASE leader permanently located in the Asia-Pacific region, the Executive Director for Asia Pacific will work closely with the CASE executive leadership team (ELT) to lead the delivery of the CASE Strategic Plan goals in the Asia Pacific, and be responsible for:

· Building and deepening relationships with educational advancement leaders to maximise the value of CASE membership, the utilisation of CASE resources, and to increase revenue from key member institutions through their purchase of additional CASE products and services.

· Working with the VP for Membership Marketing & Communications to build relationships with existing and potential member institutions to strengthen membership retention an achieve membership growth consistent with strategic plan and revenue goals.

· Working with the VP for Membership Marketing & Communications and the VP for Strategic Partnerships on public representation and stakeholder relations. The Executive Director should be viewed as the primary ‘voice’ of CASE in the region, serving on several national forums, including government advisory bodies; the media; and public platforms.

· Working in collaboration with the President and CEO, engage with Asia-Pacific Institutional Leaders across the schools and university sector to raise the profile of CASE.

· Working with the VP for Research, Data and Technology to promote the adoption of the CASE Global Reporting Standards and participation in data collection activities. Also, coordinating to ensure technologies used to support regional operations are aligned across CASE.

· Working with the VP of Volunteer Engagement & Leadership to coordinate Asia-Pacific volunteer governance. Provide guidance and support to the CASE Asia-Pacific Regional Council.

· Working with the VP of Strategic Partnerships to identify and lead on key strategic relationships with peer associations in the Asia-Pacific Region.

· Working with the VP of Education to ensure that CASE Asia-Pacific programmes are a successful part of global CASE programming and consistent with the CASE Career Journey Framework and Competency Model.

· Working with the Chief Financial Officer and VPs in all areas to develop appropriate budgets for the activities in the region, to monitor progress towards goals.

· Working with the VP of Development, Culture and Talent, to ensure that regional office operations support effective HR management and staff retention and growth for the Singapore - and Australia-based staff and ensure that CASE values are upheld in deepening CASE’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the region, with internal and external focus.

A successful Executive Director will have the confidence of CASE’s Executive Leadership Team, and the CASE team in Singapore/Australia. They will establish credibility with the CASE members and volunteer leaders across Asia-Pacific and other key stakeholder groups.

Liaison Responsibilities

· Work in concert with and diplomatically with all divisions and regions.

· Work as a member of the global CASE Senior Leadership Team, and in particular with the Vice Presidents and Chief of Staff across their strategic portfolios, and the fellow Executive Directors in the CASE regions, to ensure the best sharing of ideas, expertise, and knowledge.

· Incorporate tasks and projects as directed by the objectives in the CASE strategic plan.

Professional Reputation Responsibilities

· In keeping with the CASE values statement, ensure that CASE is well represented by exercising a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and ethics, in all activities, services and products.

Fiscal Responsibilities

· Consult CASE VPs in the development of CASE budgetary goals to support activities in the Asia Pacific region, monitor budgets against those goals, and ensure that CASE resources are utilised effectively and responsibly in the region.

Job Complexity and Knowledge

· This position receives broad direction and is expected to work with a high level of discretion, confidentiality, and diplomacy. This position interacts with CASE staff from across the world in the context of a matrix structure and comes into contact with senior volunteers, members, and other high level external key stakeholders. This position will be responsible for his/her own time management and planning tasks to ensure the key responsibilities are met.

Problem Solving and Judgment

· High-level judgment and problem-solving skills are required, as the Executive Director is frequently faced with situations which require immediate action in response to issues and requests. The breadth and depth of understanding of an issue and the key internal/external persons handling the issue, and the way in which the issue is handled, all affect the outcome of the situation.

· Working within a matrix structure is complex and core to the global organisation.

· It is critical that the Executive Director values the power of CASE as the leading association worldwide for educational advancement and understands the unique role our community and staff in Asia Pacific plays in advancing education in the region. The association-wide Strategic Plan presents a powerful opportunity for CASE to drive conversations about the importance of advancement in education. The Executive Director for Asia Pacific will be critical to ensuring association-wide collaboration with responsibilities for staying abreast of key regional issues and sharing information across CASE subject matter and discipline experts.

Professional and Organisational Knowledge

· The position requires that the Executive Director develops a deep understanding of CASE, its policies and procedures and an understanding of the culture and regional and divisional interdependencies.

· This position requires a deep understanding and respect for CASE’s systems and workflow and global consultative culture.

Management/Supervisory Responsibilities

· Within the CASE matrix structure, provide regional supervision for staff in the Asia-Pacific region. Work with VPs in appropriate areas to coordinate the management, hiring, and training regional staff working within various CASE divisions.

· Support the Executive Leadership Team in setting annual goals and objectives.

· Mentor, guide and evaluate the way the individuals perform their work; encourage continual professional development.

· Create and maintain a collegial, inclusive work environment that enables staff to make a positive contribution and encourages mutual respect and trust.

· Ensure that information is communicated up, down, and across the association so staff can fulfill their responsibilities and make sound decisions.

· Ensure that plans and programmes are in place that advance CASE’s goals for inclusiveness.

· Demonstrate by example and communicate ways in which each CASE employee can enhance his or her awareness of the importance of inclusiveness to the organisation.

•Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Education and Experience:

• College or university degree required.

• Significant senior management expertise, with a minimum of seven years progressively responsible experience, gained in an educational/membership/ training organisation or not for profit/association environment.

• Experience and knowledge working in the Asia-Pacific region.

• Experience preferred in one or more areas within institutional advancement (alumni relations, communications, marketing, fundraising, or advancement services).

• Experience of managing volunteer boards, affinity groups or stakeholders.

• Experience managing and motivating staff as well as working with colleagues across an organisation to develop plans, achieve goals, and deliver results.

• Experience developing and implementing member or customer engagement strategies and confident in building relationships at a leadership level and with influential stakeholders.

• Experience working across a complex, matrixed association, or institution preferred.

Skills, Abilities, and Attitudes:

• A demonstrated interest in advancing education in the not-for-profit sector.

• A strong commitment to contributing to a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

• An understanding of, and interest in, engaging with a broad range of cultures and countries.

• A recognition of the value of CASE’s global reach and how this could serve region.

• A demonstrable interest in and appreciation of the activities, purpose, and ethos of CASE.

• A strong communicator with rapport who is approachable and a good listener.

• A strong service orientation.

• Self-awareness and the ability to give and take feedback.

• The ability to influence a wide range of people both through negotiation, gravitas and leading by example, with a high level of professionalism and diplomacy.

• A strategic mindset and ability to make an effective contribution to the activities of the association.

• A creative thinker who is excited by learning and finding innovative approaches to work.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to perform at both the strategic and tactical level.

• A self-starting approach and ability to take initiative.

• Empathetic team member.

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in different geographies and from different cultural backgrounds.

Apply by Sun, 21 January 2024: https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/3976/executive_director_asia_pacific/

For informal inquiries please contact Eljoh Balajadia at [email protected] or +44 203 928 7375.

Overview of the Role

The Media Director, Malaysia-Singapore leads end to end digital media planning and buying, with a focus on the Malaysia-Singapore market. The individual will assimilate expert knowledge of the consumers, culture, retail landscape and local media practices to build winning propositions for P&G.

Your Team

You will be part of the AMA Media headquarters based in Singapore and will report to the Senior Brand Director for AMA Media. You will work very closely with internal marketing and commercial teams, as well as external vendors and agencies to deliver results.

What Success Looks like

You shape the future of how media and technology are used in the workplace and be part of one of P&G’s billion-dollar brands. You can build relationships and drumbeats with multi-functional teams across the region to ensure seamless coordination and hands-on execution of digital media programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital media end to end with media planning, buying, optimization, KPI tracking, link to purchase
• Select the right audience, platforms, modelling and bidding strategies to improve media efficiency and optimize spending
• Lead digital transformation with outstanding media analytics & insights, consumer understanding
• Understand and assimilate data and insights on e-commerce, CRM, influencers, audience integration to develop digital strategies
• Run performance campaigns to drive CRM acquisition and online purchase.
• Run annual media landscape and media performance analysis to develop new media strategy.
• Digital reporting (Google, Facebook dashboards), find recommendations to improve performance.

Qualifications - External

• Minimum 5 years experience in media planning, bidding operations required and Market Ad tech space, preferably worked in media agency or Direct to consumer business
• Hands-on experience on planning campaigns & analysing results across key digital pillars – search, social, video, programmatic, website, Be-spoke, influencers
• Strong analytical ability to develop data driven media strategies. Excellent excel skills, other tools such as tableau, JMP or SQL are advantage but not requirement
• Strong leadership skills with ability to lead change and drive innovation
• High Collaboration skills internally and externally across region

Overview: As the Managing Director, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to ensure the overall success and growth of the electronic components business in the Asia Pacific region. You will be accountable for the efficient operation of all business functions and maintaining a strong market position.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and communicate the company's vision, mission, and strategic objectives.
• Formulate and execute comprehensive business plans to achieve short and long-term goals
• Identify market trends, opportunities, and potential threats, adjusting strategies accordingly.
• Maintain effective communication with headquarter

2. Financial Management:

• Oversee budgeting, financial forecasting, and financial reporting to ensure the company's financial health.
• Implement cost-effective measures and optimize financial performance such as profit, market share and return of investment capital.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and make informed decisions to drive profitability.
• Work with sales channels to deliver sales, profit, productivity and growth target.

3. Operational Excellence:

• Streamline and optimize operational processes to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Implement best practices in supply chain management, production, and distribution.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, customer service and quality assurance.

4. Business Development:

• Lead efforts to identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and customer segments.
• Nurture and maintain relationships with key clients, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Drive initiatives to expand the company's market share and presence.

5. Innovation and Technology:

• Stay abreast of technological advancements in electronic components and integrate relevant innovations into the company's product offerings.

6. Team Leadership:

• Build and lead a high-performing executive team, providing guidance and support.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Develop and implement talent acquisition and retention strategies.
• Build an organizational structure that fits our business company’s strategies and policies

7. Risk Management & Governance:

• Identify potential risks and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor industry and market changes, adjusting business strategies as needed.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 18 years of relevant industry experience, with at least 10 years in management roles.
3. Proven experience as a Managing Director or in a similar executive leadership role within the Japanese electronic components companies In depth understanding of Japanese business culture and practices.
4. Strong understanding of electronic components, market dynamics, and industry trends.
5. Adaptable to the unique challenges and expectations present in Japanese business environments and demonstrated ability to develop and execute successful business strategies.
6. Excellent financial acumen and experience managing budgets.
7. Demonstrated experience providing strategic leadership within Japanese corporate context and ability to align organizational goals with the specific nuances of the Japanese business environment.
8. Experience in managing cross-cultural teams and fostering collaboration.
9. Exceptional communication in both written and spoken Japanese and English as this critical role involves interaction with Japanese-speaking stakeholders.

Who We Are:

Omnicom Public Relations Group is a global collective of three of the top global public relations agencies worldwide and specialist agencies in areas including public affairs, marketing to women, fashion, global health strategy and corporate social responsibility. It encompasses more than 6,000 public relations professionals in more than 330 offices worldwide who provide their expertise to companies, government agencies, NGOs and non-profits across a wide range of industries. Omnicom Public Relations Group is part of the DAS Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc. that includes more than 200 companies in a wide range of marketing disciplines including advertising, public relations, healthcare, customer relationship management, events, promotional marketing, branding and research.

As a talent-centric workplace, we recognize that we’re only as good as our people. And our people are outstanding. Every day, we strive to attract, retain and grow the very best talent in the industry, and bring their passion, creativity and smarts to bear for our clients.

The Opportunity:

Omnicom Public Relations Group Singapore is actively sourcing for an experienced Talent Development Director. With a strong focus on talent acquisition, this role will drive progressive people-first recruitment and action best of class employee relations programmes. Working closely with our senior leadership team, the ideal candidate will drive consultative, informed, and data-driven strategies across all relevant talent development focus areas.

What you’ll do:

• Manage the full-cycle 360 recruitment process across all levels of candidates and teams. From our public relations, digital, and creative teams, to support staff, to our internship talent pool, you will be the key recruitment expert for our Singapore office.
• Provide data-backed counsel to senior leadership about trends in the marketplace, competitive intelligence, and strategic recommendations for attracting the best talent and raising the profile of Omnicom Public Relations Singapore as a true employer of choice.
• Manage, streamline, and improve recruiting tools and systems (i.e., applicant tracking system, job postings, reference checking, referral process)
• Ensure a consistent talent acquisition process is followed across practices to ensure clarity for both internal stakeholders and candidate for best of class recruitment processes
• Oversight on areas such as promotion and salary review cycles, hire requests, employee benefits, and more
• Be an employee relations champion, a trusted and key point of the contact to enable constructive communication feedback channel for employees, practice leads, and leadership team
• Actively identify gaps, with solutions-based risk assessments and resolution plans
• Design succession plans for key talent and positions
• Manage, mentor, and grow your team of talent development experts

What you’ll receive:

• A progressive, growth oriented environment to propel your career in talent development and acquisition in a fast paced, dynamic, and rewarding environment:
• Ability to drive the talent development strategy in partnership with a caring, experienced, people-first leadership team
• A strong coaching and collaboration culture.
• A highly committed, intelligent, and driven team.
• Career progression as you perform at the highest levels.
• Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits.
• Work within a true multinational brand with access to stakeholders across our global network.

What you’ll need:

• 10 years or more of experience driving talent acquisition and human resources
• Experience working with senior leadership and driving senior leadership communication
• Team player with prior experience leading a team
• Strong communication skills inclusive of presentation skills
• Negotiation and influencing skills with ability to drive complex salary and career discussions with potential candidates and existing employees
• Project and change management skills
• Strong time and priority management skillset
• In-depth understanding of Singapore labour and employment law, inclusive of Ministry of Manpower processes and work pass applications
• Ability to communicate clearly and focus on results, with a positive and professional disposition in every situation.
• A point of view, and a proven ability to propose solutions and present ideas in a persuasive and compelling manner.

About us:

OPRG Singapore is a strengths-first organization that believes our staff operate at their best when they can nourish their lives with meaningful activities both in and out of the workplace. OPRG employees enjoy the medical/dental coverage including critical illness cover, and free access to a trained psychologist/counsellor through our Employee Assistance Program.

Our leadership team has designed and codified thoughtful work/life programs to ensure our staff have the opportunity to find balance while thriving with OPRG. Our formal work-life harmony guidelines outline our commitment to your personal time. Leave programs include, annual leave, birthday leave, alternate week BlueSky (early close) Fridays, Family Care leave (so staff can be with loved ones when it's most critical - and it includes pets!), and sabbatical leave for long-service. In 2021, we piloted a "meeting-free Friday" program, with the aim to offer one day where staff can focus on their priorities - to have creative quiet, the space to be strategic, or even just uninterrupted time to focus on important heads-down work. This program was overwhelmingly popular and we have continued in 2023.

Our learning and development programming includes a mentorship program, Strengths-training and various leadership trainings offered both locally and from our regional network (Emerging Manager, Leadership, Resilience workshops) as well as a host of local skills-based trainings to help you develop writing, presenting, and other areas in your specific functional expertise.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

• As a people manager, you are responsible for supporting the success of not only your direct reports, but the success of all employees within the larger team you are a part by helping to identify development opportunities and supporting team members to achieve their goals. You are expected to know about the members of your extended team and share insights with your peer managers. Look for opportunities to coach and recognize employees directly and provide just-in-time feedback so that employees can reflect on your input immediately.
• Responsible for building and leading a world class team that will sell SAP's solutions via aggressive and value-based market penetration strategies.
• Recruits a team of high calibre sales talent, introduces strong sales processes, supports the development of a full pipeline of sales prospects, engages customers and Partners at the executive level, motivates the sales team, resolves conflicts, removes barriers and provides recognition in the pursuit and achievement of sales revenue and profitability.
• Defines a vision and creates a winning strategy that draws upon the strengths of SAP and responds to specific market needs, generating competitive advantage on existing markets and developing consistent new revenue streams that will guarantee short and long term achievements.
• Develops and applies an in-depth understanding of SAP's processes/ procedures and sales tools/systems as well as enterprise market, including industry, marketplace, strategies and trends, competitors and competitive tactics to develop an effective long-term sales strategy and plan.
• Demonstrates outstanding execution track along sales cycle, ensuring SAP's sales methodologies and common processes are in place and defining clear territory engagement guidelines.
• Monitors and takes necessary measures to ensure adequate pipeline of opportunities and demand generations for sustainable growth.
• Utilizes a disciplined approach for successful solution selling (value Centric Sales Approach), establishing and maintaining accurate, timely and documented sales revenue forecasting procedures, providing required updates to SAP executive management.
• Ensures there is a proper business case with clear and attractive ROI impact, on each proposal SAP presents.
• Builds a network of executive relationships across industry, community and business groups, and with key partners and customers to stay current on issues impacting business and sales, providing meaningful strategic advice to retain and grow their business through integrated solutions.
• Stays current and informed on all new campaigns, understanding their objectives and relevance, communicating to Sales team and ensuring all involved know the roles the play in making campaigns successful.
• Supports the development of solid references.
• Drives team towards expected market penetration and customers/partners satisfaction levels.
• Takes advantage of internal VAT (Virtual Account Teams) as well as development and support organizations, involving them on the early stages of sales cycle and driving expected results.
• Inspires and influences internal stakeholders, experts and other resources not under direct control, helping to remove obstacles and aiming goals achievement.
• Drives each sales team member toward expected quarterly and annual sales objectives.
• Facilitates alignment and effective communication within sales team and internal/external key partners/customers and promptly resolve any conflict to encourage harmonious and productive interaction.
• Facilitates individual growth and development of Sales team, setting objectives, performance standards and priorities, coaching and acting as role model on sales approaches and account leadership.
• Effectively manages remote resources, dedicating quality time and leveraging company's resources.

Experience & Language Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in sales of complex business software / IT solutions
• Proven experience selling to C suite in Key Accounts
• Proven track record in business application software sales
• Confident and conversant with C-level conversations at the different buying centres
• Experience leading/managing in a team selling environment
• Demonstrated success with complex, long-cycle sales campaigns in a fast-paced, consultative, and competitive market
• Demonstrate success negotiating complex contracts
• Demonstrated knowledge on consultative selling methodologies
• Proven abilities on managing highly complex organizations and applying risk-mitigation strategies to customer

Education
Bachelor equivalent: yes

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Asia Pacific, is recruiting for a Regional Commercial Director, Neuroscience.

At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, what matters most is helping people live full and healthy lives. We focus on treating, curing and preventing some of the most devastating and complex diseases of our time in infectious diseases. And we pursue the most promising science, wherever it might be found.

This role will:

• Lead the development and execution of a strategic business plan, customized to meet region needs while aligning to company, franchise, portfolio and brand strategies, which delivers compliant product sales growth and volume objectives, while effectively addressing the unique needs of the region.
• Be responsible for strategic planning/marketing initiatives for Neuroscience therapeutic area for the region, engaging stakeholders to drive the readiness of Janssen Neuroscience portfolio assets in the treatment of relevant disease states within an assigned geographical region.
• Coordinate efforts with business partners across the region and global to deliver customer excellence, coordinate selling activities, reduce redundancy, to achieve customer goals and drive growth.
• Be responsible for influencing, coaching and supporting the development of cross regional team members
• Driving technical capabilities across the region, supporting the execution of business strategies aligned with business plan to deliver positive results.
• Leverage technology to optimize efficiency, planning and coordination of efforts.
• Establish and execute a comprehensive business plan for the business unit which aligns to company, franchise, brand and portfolio strategy with current market conditions, to drive business results.
• Identify and coordinate resources, monitor operating expenses, and maintain key relationships essential to achieving growth and profitability targets, regardless of market conditions.
• Proactively lead the team in achieving and exceeding goals.
• Consistently strive to achieve performance excellence.
• Develop and apply next generation analytics, knowledge of the marketplace, clinical, and customer expertise.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required
• A Master’s Degree in a related field or an MBA is preferred
• Experience in Neuroscience (Schizophrenia, Depression) & relevant rare diseases areas – multiple sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, CIDP or other Neurologic disease therapeutic area
• Strong strategic thinking and planning capability is required.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of professional Sales and Sales Management or Marketing and /or Marketing Management experience within the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device or healthcare industry is required
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience managing and leading a team is strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 50% travel which may include overnights and/or weekends in support of the business is required

Location: Singapore

About this role:

The audit director as an individual contributor provides strategic and operational leadership for their respective audit teams leading to the delivery of engagements in their risk coverage areas. Responsible to support RHIA to cultivate and manage relationships with senior collaborators in their business and/or functional areas leading to enhanced awareness of strategic priorities, key risks and deeper business knowledge. Use data to support IA processes, which may include working with internal and external partners to ensure greater insight and valued outcome.

Key Responsibilities:

· Ensure high quality audit and advisory engagements, in collaboration with the engagement clients, to foster simplification and enterprise approach.

· Actively support RHIA in managing relationships with business, functional, and corporate functions collaborators (global, regional, and/or local). This includes support in selection, training, and development of auditors by supporting and coaching during engagements and giving regular feedback.

· Supervise audit and advisory plans from preparation to delivery ensuring proper execution and reporting of results in line with Novartis IA methodologies and standards.

· Lead and deliver complex engagements including those without pre-defined frameworks.

· Manage short- and long-term audit planning, resource requirements, and resource allocation corresponding to identified risks and priorities.

· Build the preparation of a comprehensive risk assessment for the teams that serves as a basis for future assurance plans.

· Provide thought leadership in assigned areas of subject matter expertise and contributing to innovative approaches including advanced analytics.

· Ensure that audit and advisory methodology is adhered to, and quality standards are met.

· Ensure respective audit team execution supports simplification of key business processes aligned with the company’s aspirations.

· Support RHIA in highlighting risks, key insights, and trends to senior ECN/ACC reporting.

· Participate in Novartis IA projects / initiatives when needed.

· Support Global Security with specific Speak Up cases that require IA expertise.

· Using advanced analytics and applying available data to enhance risk assessment, audit execution, insight sharing, and business partnering.

Requirements

Essential Requirements:

· University degree (Finance, Engineering, Sciences or other relevant qualification) or equivalent required. Certified Internal Auditor, CA, MBA, PhD or equivalent are considered a plus.

· Proficient in English both written and spoken, excellent communication skills. Other languages are a plus.

· At least 7 + years of relevant business and/or functional experience. Experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company is a plus.

· Business, functional, and/or operational competence in related functions understanding company strategy and main risks

· Experience working in a matrix organization and building close relationships with 2nd line assurance/risk functions

· Strong interpersonal, organizational and project management skills and resilience to meet multiple priorities and deadlines.

· Strong relationship building skills can influence, negotiate with and motivate senior leaders.

· Extensive knowledge of risk management, governance, and compliance

· Excellent verbal and written communication with strong influencing skills.

· Ability to travel domestically/internationally as needed (~30% travel)

Why Novartis:

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us!

Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

You’ll receive:

You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Join our Novartis Network:

If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here:

https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network

Job Description:

· Take charge of the Procurement Department. Recite team members, drive cost reduction, mitigate risk, and manage key projects.

· Build strong partnerships with business department especially in IT and security and help team members to define requirements. Provide purchasing solution and negotiate price and payment terms.

· Set up supplier pools for the company globally.

· Set up purchasing rules for the whole group, and arrange training for team members and key accounts.

· Create program strategy and tactic, leverage source, and provide total solution in purchasing area for the company

Job Requirements:

· 12+ years of purchasing experience.

· Bachelor's degree in business or information technology or any related degree

· The candidate should have significant experience in purchasing area including IT software, hardware, security, Cloud service, and Marketing area.

· The candidate should have the experience to set up a purchasing department from 0 to 1.

· Fluent in English communication both in speaking and writing.

· Sufficient vendor resources in IT software/hardware, Muli-cloud service, and security fields

Responsibilities

• Schedule meetings and manage calendars
• Answer phone calls and emails and take messages
• Take accurate and comprehensive notes at meetings
• Help with daily time management
• Run errands as requested
• Plan travel, including flights, accommodation and ground transportation
• Coordinate events and speaking engagements
• Organizing and maintaining both physical and electronic files, documents, and records
• Maintaining strict confidentiality regarding sensitive information, both within and outside the organization
• Extensive secretarial/administrative support including but not limited to calendar management, scheduling meetings for various departments
• Involve in companies' project plans & campaigns.
• In charge of Director's social media content and management of social media accounts
• All other Ad hoc assigned by Director

Requirements

• Diploma & Above
• Photography, Videography and Editing skills
• Fluent in English & Mandarin
• Good and strong interpersonal skills
• Active listening and good communication skills
• Good time management & proactive approach to problem solving
• Work well with others
• Ability to multitask and good in organization skills

Who Are We?

At HoYoverse, we are committed to creating immersive virtual world experiences for players around the world. In addition to game products such as Genshin Impact, Honkai Impact 3rd, Tears of Themis, and Honkai: Star Rail, HoYoverse also launched the dynamic desktop software N0va Desktop, the community product HoYoLAB, and created a variety of products such as animations, comics, music, novels, and merchandise around our original creative concept.

Adhering to our mission of Tech Otakus Save the World, we have always been committed to technology research and development, exploring cutting-edge technologies, and have accumulated leading technical capabilities in cartoon rendering, artificial intelligence, cloud gaming technology, and other fields.

HoYoverse is actively engaged in globalization, with offices in Singapore, Montreal, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Seoul, and other areas.

When you apply to a position with HoYoverse, we will process your personal data. To learn more about how we process your data, we encourage you to review our comprehensive Global Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy. This policy provides detailed insights into how your information is collected, used, and protected throughout the application process.

What You Will Do:

• Develop a player-first community strategy; own and drive the game’s short and long-term community strategy, translating strategy into action plans and setting clear goals for team members.
• Manage regional social media content scheduling specifications and collaborate across regions to develop efficient workflows to achieve a consistently epic experience globally.
• Manage global projects: Work with community project and creator teams to develop and manage best-in-class global community creator programs to achieve near-term game project goals while working toward long-term community goals.
• Develop social media platforms: Stay at the forefront of a rapidly changing community ecosystem, bringing new forms of community experiences to teams and projects. Work with cross-functional teams (including but not limited to: distribution, product and external partnership teams) to develop programs that drive action toward achieving key community growth goals.
• Establish effective feedback mechanisms: Work with platform moderators together to support and maintain a great community environment. Listen to community needs, anticipate risks and take swift actions so as to build two-way conversations and maintain a world-class feedback loop between the people playing the game and the people making the game.
• Develop a community manual: Build and expand community knowledge base of what works and what doesn’t, with the aim to continuously improve the team and its operational capabilities.
• Build and manage a team: Manage multi-person team across different regions; support team members develop strong communication skills and locate and address team weaknesses promptly, promoting those with excellent abilities.

What We Are Looking For:

• Broad general knowledge of different regional community cultures;
• Familiar with the mechanics, algorithms and user attributes of mainstream social media landscape, including those of Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Twitch, TikTok, Reddit, and Discord.
• Rich vendor communication and stakeholder management experience, able to quickly coordinate multi-party resources and collaborate effectively.
• Deep understanding of game mechanics and the needs of the development team. Keen follower of industry dynamics, capable of providing the team with the latest industry information.
• Understanding of copywriting requirements and accurate vocabulary usage in order to optimize external communication announcements.
• Vast experience in content management platform CMS, webpage production, SEO and event operations; can swiftly identify problems and make optimization suggestions.
• Hold a certain level of art appreciation, image editing ability, technical programming and agile project management skills.
• Proven experience as a leader of change, achieving operational excellence by introducing performance measures, processes and systems.
• Proficient in English, Mandarin Chinese is a plus to liaise with teams.

We are an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds are key to bringing our concepts to life. If you're looking to play a key role in creating the best immersive virtual world experience for our users, we invite you to join our team.

AEDAS is a leading global design practice dedicated to creative excellence and diversity in the built environment. We are a global platform for the most talented architects and designers, focused upon delivering locally-celebrated solutions for cities, communities and clients. Our global network of 12 offices forms a diverse staff base with skills across all sectors in architecture, interior design, building consultancy, master planning, landscape and urban design.

To support our continuous growth and expansion in Asia, AEDAS Singapore is seeking a committed candidate for the following position:

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

As an Associate Director, you will work closely with junior staff to design and document the design, finishes, furniture and equipment for projects as well as work on visualizing spaces for internal and client review. The Associate Director is also responsible for managing junior design and drafting staff. In Aedas Interiors we believe that an Associate Director must be someone who is creative, outgoing, articulate, organized, and responsible with experience in hospitality projects

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of interior designers, guiding them in project execution and fostering a collaborative work environment

• Continuously evaluate and improve internal processes and workflows to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the hospitality department

• Collaborating with team in the design conceptualization and development of the project through hand sketches, SketchUp or Revit models and Adobe Creative Suite tools

• Assisting the team with space planning and furniture layouts

• Preparing project presentation materials such as boards, books, PowerPoints, and 3D mockups

• Conducting presentations to clients

• Assisting in sub-consultant coordination as it pertains to interior design to maintain the integrity of the design intent

• Developing and maintaining vendor relationships to develop sources for project materials

• Assembling information from vendors and entering information into specification forms

• Documenting finishes on construction documents and specifications

• Construction Administration duties including answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and site inspections

• Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements & Attributes:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited Interior Design, Interior Architecture or Architecture Program.

• Minimum 15 years of related experience working in a design studio in a similar position, preferably with a recognized award winning international interior design practice

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Hand sketching skills

• AutoCAD 2015 (mandatory)

• SketchUp (desirable)

• Photoshop (mandatory)

• Revit/ BIM (desirable)

• Adobe InDesign (desirable)

• Illustrator (desirable)

Please submit a copy of your updated CV including your current salary, expected salary and notice period to [email protected].

Job Description

• Constantly keep abreast of the latest market trends, provide creative, aesthetic and practical recommendations for program production.
• Engage production units to understand resource requirements, plan and map out the resources in consideration of constraints in resources, and ensure success of all productions.
• Guiding the image stylist team to achieve a specific look/effect as required by the production team. Able to provide creative advice and offer alternative solutions.
• Guiding the team towards common goals and come up with procedures / SOPs for better efficiency and productive, stay compliant with financial process and various documentations.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and cataloguing of items to support smooth productions and continuity of productions.
• Oversee the team members in securing sponsors, liaison with suppliers on the costumes & accessories, adhering to the SOP and compliance on the purchases.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Fashion Design /Merchandising.
• At least 12 Years of relevant work experience, of which 2 years must be in a Supervisory role.
• Possess in-depth working knowledge of Image, Costume, Makeup, Hairstyle.

Who are we?

We are the University of Cambridge presence in Singapore called Cambridge CARES, sponsored by the National Research Foundation (NRF) of Singapore as part of its CREATE program CAM.CREATE. The research programme Cambridge Centre for Carbon Reduction in Chemical Technology (C4T) is a collaborative research activity between Cambridge University, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and National University of Singapore (NUS) within Cambridge CARES.

CARES is a busy research centre responsible for the support of the operational delivery of over 150 researchers and with current managed funds of S$60m (£32.5m). Research income from the Singapore National Research Foundation's CREATE programme, government-industry partnerships and industry, continues to grow. The pursuit of strong international research collaborations in Singapore demonstrates its alignment to the University of Cambridge mission to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning and research at the highest international levels of excellence. CARES maintains strong links with the Cambridge Colleges and the University as a whole, creating further opportunities for students and researchers in South East Asia and Cambridge to engage in multi-disciplinary international collaborations. The University of Cambridge had set out to seek out excellence and setting up enduring and mutually beneficial collaborations to establish strategic partnerships across the globe, of which CARES is both an example and has become an inextricable part of the University's make-up. Cambridge researchers are working alongside collaborators in Singapore universities and other research institutions on problems such as research in carbon reduction and the science of learning to underpin preparations for a better future, which is both relevant to Singapore and the world at large.

Who are we looking for?

The Chief of Staff works as part of the CARES leadership team (with the CARES Director) to ensure the smooth running of the University of Cambridge's research centre in Singapore. The post holder has operational responsibility for all day-to- day non-academic activities of the centre, including research grant pre- and post award activities, people management, financial management, and establishing and maintaining partnerships with funders and collaborating institutions. The role holder is expected to fulfil decisions made by the CARES Governing Board, working with the CARES Director, CARES Governing Board and staff members to ensure that the organisational mission is fulfilled operationally and strategically.

The post-holder leads the multi-functional CARES Support Team (currently 12 based in Singapore and UK) supporting the research operations at the centre.

This position could be well suited to University of Cambridge administrators seeking a new challenge with the rare opportunity to work in an international environment abroad to further the University's international research ambitions; in such cases the position is offered as an internal secondment.

Please note that this position is based 100% in Singapore. The CARES Chief of Staff will be seconded full-time to Singapore and will be paid by CARES Ltd in Singapore Dollars. The Singapore salary will be competitive, taking into account local salary benchmarks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and directing all administrative and operational activities on behalf of the CARES Director and CARES Governing Board, including line management of CARES Support Team in Singapore and Cambridge.
• Areas of functional responsibility include finance, procurement, HR, IT and lab technical support, communications and outreach, grants pre- and post-award support (including contracting), statutory compliance and reporting, and stakeholder management.
• Responsible for strategic planning and financial projections, including advising on and pro-actively planning options for full utilisation of major grants and contingency planning.
• Responsible for oversight of CARES’ legal, corporate and contractual compliance and risk management and for ensuring appropriate governance processes are in place to facilitate this.
• Organising and prioritizing critical issues and required information for the CARES Governing Board, CARES Director and leadership to facilitate efficient decision making.
• Assume responsibility for the management of the relationship with various stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison between leadership and other key stakeholders, including managing relationship with significant partners and external parties and ensuring CARES is involved in an appropriate range of discussions in the government, public and private sectors at national (UK and Singapore) and international levels, and take an active role in relevant networks to facilitate.
• Provide oversight and guidance to projects of high importance, including major grant bids, infrastructure and procurement projects, policy development and others.
• Manage research grant pre-award and post-award activities, and planning for major grant bids.
• Oversight of CARES contracting process, including negotiation on behalf of CARES in more complex cases.
• Oversight of CARES’ intellectual property management, with support from the relevant university technology transfer offices.
• Develop and oversee appropriate systems, policies and protocols for operations and administration in CARES.
• Deputise for the CARES Director in relation to the non-academic duties as required, including representing the programme professionally and at a senior level to external parties.

What skills/experience do you have?

Experience:

• Work experience of operations management, including experience of working in a senior level, complex environment.
• Experience of management in an academic or research environment, particularly multi-institutional and grants based.
• Experience of management in a start-up environment. (Desirable)
• Experienced people manager with evidence of managing performance of large teams for high quality results.
• Demonstrable track record of shaping, as relevant, policy, strategy and practices in medium to large organization.
• Evidence of experience in sensitively managing stakeholder relationships.
• Experience of oversight of intellectual property management in a research or academic environment. (Desirable)
• Knowledge of and experience with higher education sector management. Experience of University of Cambridge particularly useful. (Desirable)
• Experience of international or intercultural management and/or working, particularly with South East Asia/UK. (Desirable)

Skills:

• Strong Project Management skills.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team and work with vision and foresight to support staff in individual and team growth, and in doing so promoting a productive and supportive culture.
• Ability to provide nuanced, indirect leadership, including upwards and through dotted line structures.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, and the ability to accomplish varied tasks effectively.
• 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.
• Well-developed inter-personal and managerial skills; ability to foster good relationships with people at all levels and to communicate effectively with a wide range of staff, students and external contacts.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with ability to think outside established solutions where these are not appropriate to the context.
• Strong negotiating and moderating skills.
• Numerate, with confidence in manipulation and analysis of financial and other numerical data.
• Ability to work and think strategically and collaboratively across functions and institutions.
• Strong sense of professional integrity and an ability to lead with this at the core.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of being deployed in high-profile, culturally varied situations.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to intelligently and knowledgeable navigate compliance requirements, including ability to use. policy and governance arrangements as effective tools.
• Highly proactive, persuasive, energetic and enthusiastic.
• Adaptable and able to thrive and lead in a changing environment.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in a scientific discipline. (Desirable)
• MBA, MPA or similar qualification. (Desirable)
• Some training in understanding and using management accounts. (Desirable)

What can we offer you?

• A stimulating working-environment with friendly, highly motivated colleagues.
• Opportunities to develop and implement new ideas in a creative environment.
• A competitive salary in line with your skills and experience.
• A comprehensive medical insurance cover as part of your employment.