Manager, Business Strategy

Job Description

1. Strategy Formulation and Implementation:

• Support the definition, articulation and to drive SingPost’s business strategies, which should address the evolving market landscape, competitive dynamics, and future growth opportunities..

• Support the annual strategic planning and budgeting process.

2. Market Intelligence and Analysis:

• Conduct structured, ongoing analysis of major markets, adjacent opportunities, and competitors to provide data-driven insights into market economics and strategic relevance.

• Conduct in-depth research, data-driven, and qualitative analysis to develop recommendations and meeting briefs for Senior Management engagements (internal and external).

3. Strategic Initiatives and Project Management:

• Coordinate and track SingPost's strategic initiatives and projects, ensuring timely progression, objective achievement, and necessary support for action items from origination to execution.

• Lead and/or coordinate allocated projects involving multiple stakeholders, including senior executives and cross-functional teams.

• Work with internal group colleagues, aligning BU needs with company objectives.

4. Executive and Stakeholder Support:

• Support Senior Management in developing high-impact communications materials for senior stakeholder engagements, including content for presentations to key stakeholders like the Board of Directors.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.

Requirements:

Experience: 2-3 years in Corporate Strategy, Management Consulting, or Strategic Planning (Preferably with a logistics background)

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to independently drive projects to completion.

• Strong structured thinking and advanced problem-solving skills.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.

Core Analytical & Technical Skills:

• Quantitative Analysis: Ability to gather, structure, and synthesize complex data to form insights.

• Financial Literacy: Basic understanding of financial statements (e.g., P&L) and commercial implications.

• Presentation Skills: High proficiency in creating clear, compelling, and executive-ready communications.

Strategic & Execution Skills:

• Structured Thinking: Ability to break down ambiguous, complex problems into logical, executable steps.

• Comfort with Ambiguity: Resourcefulness and self-starter mindset to drive tasks forward when initial direction is incomplete.

• Strategic Frameworks: Basic understanding of core strategy tools (e.g., SWOT, Porter's Five Forces) to structure analysis.

Interpersonal & Project Skills:

• Proactivity & Bias for Action: High level of self-motivation to take initiative and anticipate team needs.

• Project Coordination: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple parallel projects, track progress, and meet deadlines.

Professional Communication: Excellent written skills for drafting clear memos and reports for senior audiences.