Chief of Staff (Regional Strategy & Transformation)

Adecco; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is partnering with a global multinational organisation to recruit a Chief of Staff (Regional Strategy & Transformation). This newly created leadership role sits within the President Office and will drive strategic initiatives, governance, transformation programmes and cross-functional execution across the region.

The role involves partnering with regional leadership to drive strategic priorities, oversee governance, coordinate regional projects, and lead a small regional team supporting

Qualifications

• Experience in Chief of Staff, Strategy & Transformation, PMO or related functions.
• Proven track record driving regional transformation and governance.
• Strong ability to influence senior leaders across matrix organisations.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional leadership to drive strategic priorities and transformation programmes.
• Lead governance frameworks, operating cadence and executive reporting.
• Coordinate regional strategic projects across multiple functions and countries.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to translate strategy into measurable outcomes.
• Manage a small regional PMO/support team.
• Identify risks and opportunities, offering structured recommendations.
• Support executive planning activities and regional leadership forums.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

The Opportunity:

Adecco is partnering with a global multinational organisation to recruit a Chief of Staff (Regional Strategy & Transformation). This newly created leadership role sits within the President Office structure and will play a key role in driving strategic initiatives, governance, transformation programmes and cross-functional execution across the region.

The Job:

• Partner closely with regional leadership to drive strategic priorities, business transformation initiatives and organisational effectiveness.
• Lead governance frameworks, operating cadence, performance reviews and executive reporting to support effective decision-making.
• Oversee and coordinate regional strategic projects, ensuring alignment, accountability and timely execution across multiple functions.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across business units and regional stakeholders to translate strategy into measurable outcomes.
• Manage and provide leadership across a small regional team supporting PMO, transformation, market intelligence and strategic initiatives.
• Identify risks, bottlenecks and opportunities across key programmes, providing structured recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support executive planning activities, regional reviews and leadership forums to enhance organisational effectiveness and business performance.

The Talent:

• Experience in Chief of Staff, Strategy & Transformation, Business Excellence, Strategic Programmes, PMO Leadership or related functions.
• Proven track record driving regional transformation, governance, operational excellence or strategic initiatives within a complex multinational environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders across matrix organisations.
• Exceptional communication and executive presentation capabilities, with experience supporting senior leadership teams.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects involving multiple countries, functions and stakeholders.
• Consulting background from top-tier or leading consulting firms would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution and delivery.

Mark Chan
Direct Line: 6697 7946
EA License No: 91C2918
Personnel Registration Number: R1876670