General Manager, Philippines (AI Transformation Platform)

Michael Page; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,116,000 - 1,674,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation package

Significant autonomy and ownership

Opportunity for high-impact role at the intersection of technology and strategy

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an entrepreneurial General Manager to lead market strategy and execution in the Philippines for a rapidly scaling AI company. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in high-growth technology sectors and a proven track record of managing strategic enterprise relationships.

The role offers significant autonomy, direct exposure to global leadership, and a chance to shape the company's growth trajectory in a transformative technology landscape.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in high-growth technology, SaaS, AI, or venture-backed startup environments.
• Proven track record of building or scaling businesses through rapid growth.
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders and influence decision-making.
• Deep understanding of the local business landscape in the Philippines.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall market strategy and execution for the Philippines.
• Identify and close strategic enterprise opportunities.
• Build and manage relationships with C-suite executives.
• Develop scalable go-to-market initiatives that accelerate market penetration.
• Drive a culture of execution and customer obsession.

Skills

High-growth technology experience

Strong commercial instincts

Ability to thrive in ambiguity

Excellent executive presence

Problem-solving ability

Job description

• Join one of the fastest-scaling AI platforms in the world
• Build a market from the ground up

About Our Client

Our client is a category-defining AI transformation company helping enterprises move from AI ambition to AI deployment in weeks, not years. Backed by a proprietary platform and a rapidly growing global team, they partner with leading organizations to redesign workflows, unlock productivity, and deliver meaningful business outcomes at scale. Following significant global growth, they are now investing heavily in market expansion and are seeking an entrepreneurial General Manager to establish and scale their presence in the Philippines. This is a unique opportunity for a commercially‑minded operator who thrives in ambiguity, loves building from zero to one, and is energized by the pace and intensity of a high‑growth environment.

Job Description

• Own the overall market strategy and execution for the Philippines
• Identify, develop, and close strategic enterprise opportunities with leading local organizations
• Build and manage relationships with C‑suite executives, founders, and business leaders
• Act as the face of the business in‑market, establishing credibility within the local technology and enterprise ecosystem
• Partner closely with global leadership, product, and delivery teams to drive customer success
• Navigate ambiguity and rapidly changing priorities in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment
• Develop scalable go‑to‑market initiatives that accelerate market penetration and revenue growth
• Help shape local operations, partnerships, and expansion strategies as the business continues to scale
• Drive a culture of execution, accountability, and customer obsession
• Identify emerging market opportunities and provide feedback that influences product and commercial direction

The Successful Applicant

• Significant experience in high‑growth technology, SaaS, AI, data, or venture‑backed startup environments
• A proven track record of building, scaling, or leading businesses, functions, or markets through periods of rapid growth
• Strong commercial instincts with experience selling complex solutions to large enterprises
• An entrepreneurial mindset and a willingness to roll up your sleeves to get things done
• The ability to thrive in ambiguity, operate with limited structure, and create momentum from the ground up
• Excellent executive presence with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and influence decision‑making
• Strong operational rigor alongside commercial and strategic acumen
• Experience managing multiple priorities in fast‑moving environments where speed matters
• Deep understanding of the local business landscape and strong professional networks across enterprise organizations
• Exceptional intellectual horsepower and problem‑solving ability

Strongly Preferred Backgrounds

• Former management consultants from top‑tier firms who have subsequently moved into operating, growth, or commercial leadership roles
• Early‑stage or scale‑up leaders who have successfully grown businesses through significant stages of expansion
• Founding, country management, general management, or P&L ownership experience
• Exposure to AI, data, automation, cloud, or digital transformation solutions

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to help build a category‑leading AI company in one of the most transformative technology shifts of our generation
• Significant autonomy and ownership with direct exposure to global leadership
• Chance to define and shape the company's growth trajectory in the local market
• High‑impact role operating at the intersection of technology, strategy, and commercial leadership
• Attractive compensation package with substantial upside linked to business performance
• The opportunity to work alongside some of the smartest operators, builders, and AI experts globally