CEO Management Associate - Operations (Open to Fresh Graduates)

Pares Retiro; Pasig; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Pares Retiro in Pasig, Philippines is seeking a proactive Operations Associate to support the CEO on strategic projects and operational improvements. The role focuses on monitoring day-to-day activities, coordinating cross-functional teams, and delivering actionable performance insights.

You will work closely with senior management across departments to ensure timely execution, generate management reports, and contribute to ongoing process optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Strong interest in operations, project management, and organizational improvement.
• Basic understanding of operational processes and performance monitoring.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Good leadership and organizational abilities.
• Proficient with MS Office and Google Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CEO in executing special projects and operational improvements.
• Monitor daily operations, performance, and KPIs.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure timely project delivery.
• Conduct data analysis to support management decisions.
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Support development and implementation of operational strategies.
• Track timelines and action items to resolution.
• Collaborate with multiple departments on business initiatives.
• Prepare management reports and project updates.
• Take on additional strategic assignments as directed by the CEO.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Project management

Communication

MS Office & Google Sheets

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Operations Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Assist the CEO in executing special projects, business initiatives, and operational improvements.

2. Monitor daily business operations, operational performance, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

3. Coordinate with different departments to ensure timely execution of assigned projects and deliverables.

4. Conduct operational assessments, business research, and data analysis to support management decisions.

5. Identify operational inefficiencies, process gaps, and business concerns, and recommend corrective actions.

6. Assist in developing and implementing operational strategies, policies, and process improvements.

7. Monitor project timelines, action items, and outstanding operational concerns until resolution.

8. Collaborate with Operations, HR, Finance, Procurement, Sales, Marketing, and other departments on business initiatives.

9. Prepare management reports, performance analyses, project updates, and recommendations for the CEO.

10. Perform other strategic, operational, and special assignments as directed by the CEO.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Hospitality Management, or any related field. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

• Strong interest in business operations, project management, and organizational improvement.

• Basic understanding of operational processes, performance monitoring, and business analysis.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Good leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, particularly Excel and Google Sheets.

• Leadership experience through internships, academic projects, or student organizations is an advantage.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and meet strict deadlines.

• Willing to conduct operational assessments, site visits, and cross-functional coordination.

• Proactive, adaptable, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

• Willing to work closely with the CEO, senior management, and different departments.