Assistant General Manager

TALENTA CONSULTANTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Singapore is seeking an Assistant General Manager to oversee operations and ensure service delivery standards. The ideal candidate will have 8-12 years of experience in business management with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. This role involves supporting business strategies while maintaining excellent communication with stakeholders and compliance with company policies. Join this dynamic environment to drive operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in operations, recruitment, or business management roles.
• Ability to manage multiple moving parts effectively.
• Comfortable with financial reports and basic budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Support executing business strategies and operational plans.
• Oversee daily operations across core functions.
• Implement workflow improvements to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Financial awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, HR, or related field

Job description

Position Overview

The Assistant General Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting day-to-day business operations, ensuring service delivery standards, and driving efficiency across the organisation. This role bridges strategy and execution — overseeing workflows, coordinating with key departments, and ensuring the business operates smoothly and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Support in executing business strategies, operational plans, and performance targets.
• Oversee daily operations across core functions such as Recruitment, Client Management, Finance coordination, and HR administration.
• Ensure smooth end-to-end service delivery and resolve operational bottlenecks across teams.
• Monitor business performance metrics, prepare periodic updates, and highlight operational or financial risks.
• Work closely with Finance on invoicing, collections follow-ups, basic budgeting inputs, and ensuring compliance with internal processes.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders (clients, vendors, partners, auditors) to ensure alignment and issue resolution.
• Implement workflow improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce delays, and strengthen internal controls.
• Provide leadership support to team leads through guidance, performance feedback, and coordination on cross-functional deliverables.
• Assist in managing company policies, documentation, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Act as the escalation point for operational or client issues when required.
• Represent the company in internal discussions or meetings when delegated.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, HR, or related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in operations, recruitment, or business management roles.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple moving parts.
• Good financial awareness and comfort working with reports, metrics, and basic budgeting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and maintain calm under pressure.