Head of Operations
Job Summary
The Head of Operations will lead and scale Singapore operations for a leading AI-driven workforce technology platform. This executive role involves full ownership of P&L performance, enterprise sales growth, and operational excellence. You will report directly to the Group Board and play a pivotal role in shaping the company's future.
Responsibilities
- Manage Singapore P&L and strategic growth
- Drive enterprise sales and partnership acquisition
- Ensure regulatory compliance and operational governance
- Oversee marketplace expansion and platform monetization
Required Skills
- 7+ years executive leadership experience
- Strong commercial and P&L management
- Deep understanding of workforce or gig economy
- Excellent stakeholder management and analytical skills
Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & P&L Management
• Take full ownership of the Singapore business unit's profit and loss performance.
• Develop and execute strategic growth initiatives to drive revenue, market share, and profitability.
• Identify new business opportunities and expansion strategies within the workforce and staffing ecosystem.
• Build and manage annual business plans, budgets, and growth forecasts.
Enterprise Sales & Business Development
• Lead enterprise client acquisition efforts across hospitality, F&B, retail, events, logistics, and other key sectors.
• Secure long-term strategic partnerships and high-volume staffing contracts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior corporate stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Improve fulfilment rates, service quality, and operational efficiency.
• Drive worker acquisition, retention, and engagement initiatives.
• Leverage data analytics to improve marketplace liquidity and customer experience.
Compliance & Governance
• Ensure compliance with Singapore employment regulations, MOM requirements, CPF obligations, and labor laws.
• Implement strong operational controls and governance frameworks.
• Oversee risk management, reporting, and regulatory compliance activities.
Product & Ecosystem Expansion
• Support adoption of new platform services and monetization initiatives.
• Collaborate with technology and product teams to improve platform capabilities.
• Drive growth of AI-enabled workforce solutions and emerging digital service offerings.
Requirements:
Experience:
• Minimum 7 years of leadership experience in high-growth technology, staffing, marketplace, logistics, or platform-based business.
• Proven experience managing P&L responsibility and scaling business operations.
• Track record of driving revenue growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
Industry Knowledge:
• Strong understanding of Singapore's workforce, staffing, hospitality, retail, or platform economy sectors.
• Established networks within Singapore's corporate ecosystem is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with gig economy, on-demand workforce, or marketplace business models preferred.
Leadership Competencies
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial acumen.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical, operational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.