Strategic Projects Manager / Assistant Manager

Get to know our Team:

• The Strategic Projects team is part of the Singapore Strategy & Projects team
• The Strategic Projects team plans & executes top of agenda, high impact business projects in Singapore, spanning across all business lines (e.g. GrabPay, GrabFood, GrabCar)

Get to know the Role:

• Lead planning & execution of high impact strategic projects (e.g. launch new business initiative)
• Direct contact with senior executives in the organization
• Minimal travel required (<5%)

The day-to-day activities:

• Support business teams in planning & analysis of high impact initiatives: e.g. providing a fact base, structuring and helping with issue identification and solutioning, advising on the practicalities of implementation
• Lead actual execution of a high impact initiative, which could include hands-on involvement in day-to-day operations
• Work with various Grab teams (business / product) or external partners
• Be a sounding board for the strategic initiatives and decisions of senior management staff
• For Manager role: Mentor and guide junior members of the team

The must haves:

• Strong academic track record
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve & think strategically
• Experience with hands-on engagement, strong interpersonal / influencing skills
• Convincing executive presence, solid spoken and written communication skills
• Highly adaptable across situations / topics / industries
• For Manager role: Experience in managing and guiding a project team

The good to haves:

• For Assistant Manager role: At least 3 years’ experience at top-tier strategy or management consultancy firm
• For Manager role: At least 4-5 years’ experience at top-tier strategy or management consultancy firm
• Experience in engaging across Asian markets and cultures
• Prior experience in entrepreneurship