Business Operations Specialist – Utilities & Project Management - Southeast

PERSOL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Utilities Group in Singapore is seeking a proactive individual to manage operational and administrative functions, ensuring seamless execution of backend operations and financial processes. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in administration and backend operations and is proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Power BI. Excellent communication and project coordination skills are essential. This role is pivotal in supporting cross-functional initiatives and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in administration, backend operations and process improvement.
• Proven experience in defining and maintaining process frameworks.
• Meticulous and organized with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Issue and validate Purchase Orders, Work Orders, and Contract Confirmations.
• Prepare management reports and dashboards to track operational performance.
• Assist the management team with project coordination and administrative tasks.

Skills

Microsoft Office skills (Excel)

Data visualization tools

Salesforce

ServiceNow

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Tools

Excel (pivot tables, formulas, dashboards)

Power BI

Job description

Leading Utilities Group company

Duration: 12 months extendable/convertible

Working Location: Kallang Sector

Working hours: 08.30am – 6.00pm (Monday to Friday)

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual to manage operational and administrative functions related to project management, retail (customer engagement) and financial processes. This role is pivotal in ensuring seamless execution backend operations, billing, and governance activities while supporting cross-functional initiatives through data-driven decision-making.

Job Responsibilities

Core Operations

• Issue and validate Purchase Orders (PO), Work Orders (WO), and Contract Confirmations (CC) for construction and installation works.
• Maintain and update the resident database, including onboarding, sign-ups, and cancellations.
• Process contractor invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Manage invoicing and collection of payments from residents.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare management reports and dashboards to track operational performance.
• Analyze data trends to identify areas for improvement and support strategic planning.

Administrative & Project Support

• Assist the management team with project coordination and administrative tasks.
• Liaise with internal and cross functional departments to ensure alignment and timely execution of deliverables.

Governance and Process Improvement

• Lead the transition of the billing process to reduce manual intervention and optimize manpower.
• Develop and enhance SOPs and Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) to ensure business continuity
• Establish governance frameworks across functions to ensure compliance with company policies and facilitate transition into Business-As-Usual (BAU) operations.
• Ensuring regulatory and operational compliance
• Driving continuous improvement

Job Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in administration, backend operations and process improvement
• Proven experience in defining, mapping and maintaining process frameworks
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel (pivot tables, formulas, dashboards), Power BI
• Experience using Salesforce for resident or customer relationship management.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow for workflow automation, ticketing, or service management.
• Comfortable working with data visualization tools and enterprise systems.
• Meticulous and organized, with a strong attention to detail.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and generate insights.
• Proactive and resourceful, able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High integrity and commitment to governance and compliance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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