Deputy General Manager - LNG

Unipec Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 350 000 - 750 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Unipec Singapore Pte Ltd seeks a senior leader to helm its LNG business, reporting to the General Manager and sitting on the Senior Management Team. You will shape strategy, oversee planning, trading and commercial activities, and drive delivery against supply and financial targets.

The role requires extensive LNG market experience, strong leadership across functions and international interfaces, and the ability to manage risk in a complex, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in energy trading and commercial operations, including exposure to LNG markets and operations.
• Proven experience in trading risk management, P&L oversight, contract management and commercial decision-making.
• Demonstrated leadership in driving business strategy, managing teams and delivering commercial objectives across multiple functions and international markets.
• Strong commercial acumen, strategic planning, problem-solving and stakeholder management at senior levels.
• Proficiency in reading Chinese-language business documents and preparing professional reports in Chinese when required.

Responsabilités

• Lead and drive the strategic development, management and performance of Unipec Singapore’s LNG business.
• Provide leadership for LNG business planning, commercial activities, supply portfolio management and execution of key LNG initiatives.
• Lead long/medium/short-term LNG strategies, including annual delivery planning and capacity optimization.
• Direct stakeholder alignment across Headquarters, international markets and Group entities on LNG planning and priorities.
• Identify market opportunities and oversee LNG trading activities, including physical and paper trading and contract negotiations.
• Be accountable for LNG portfolio performance, departmental P&L, supply-demand targets and risk exposure.
• Lead development and execution of supply strategies and delivery plans to fulfill contractual obligations.
• Manage cross-functional teams and governance to ensure compliance with policies and regulatory obligations.

Connaissances

LNG trading experience

P&L oversight

Contract management

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in any discipline

Description du poste

The jobholder is responsible for the overall strategic direction, commercial management, operational oversight and performance of Unipec Singapore’s LNG business.

Responsibilities

As a key member of Unipec Singapore’s Senior Management Team, the jobholder interacts with senior stakeholders in the Company, HQ and Group. The jobholder will:

• Work closely with the General Manager to lead and drive the strategic development, management and performance of the LNG business within delegated authority.
• Provide leadership for the LNG business planning, commercial activities, supply portfolio management and execution of key LNG initiatives.
• Lead long/medium/short-term LNG strategies, including annual delivery planning, contractual commitments, supply-demand optimization and the Group's LNG energy security objectives.
• Drive stakeholder alignment across Headquarters, international markets and relevant Group entities on LNG planning, resource allocation, contractual obligations and business priorities. Build and maintain strategic business relationships to advance commercial objectives and strengthen cross-functional collaboration.
• Identify and evaluate market opportunities, industry developments and commercial trends, and lead and oversee LNG trading activities, including physical and paper trading, contract negotiations, strategic business initiatives and portfolio optimization opportunities.
• Be accountable for LNG portfolio performance, departmental P&L, supply-demand targets and strategic business objectives, while exercising strategic oversight of commercial priorities, contractual commitments and risk exposure in accordance with approved mandates, policies and risk limits.
• Lead the development and execution of supply strategies and delivery plans to ensure the efficient fulfilment of contractual obligations, optimization of logistics and transportation resources, and effective management of operational and commercial disruptions.
• Exercise leadership across cross-functional stakeholders, including trading, logistics, shipping, finance, risk management and legal functions, to enhance business performance, strengthen organizational alignment and ensure the safe, compliant and successful execution of LNG activities.
• Establish management standards, governance frameworks and best practices for the overall management of the LNG business, ensuring strict compliance with Group, Headquarters and Company policies, including HSSE, compliance, risk management and governance requirements, as well as all applicable regulatory obligations and operational controls relating to the LNG business.
• Lead, develop and manage the LNG team, serve as the key escalation authority for significant LNG business matters, and contribute to strategic decision-making as a member of the Senior Management Team.
• Execute decisions of the Board of Directors and Senior Management Team, oversee management reporting and Board presentations, and undertake such other responsibilities as assigned by the General Manager or Board of Directors.

The role of DGM is a senior management position requiring extensive relevant industry experience, proven leadership and management capabilities, and demonstrated excellence in the workplace.

The jobholder will demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the executive presence to engage effectively with senior management and external business partners, collaborate with employees across all levels of the organization, and exercise sound judgement in complex business situations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• Extensive relevant experience in energy trading and commercial operations, with experience in supply planning, contractual portfolio management and commercial performance, including exposure to LNG markets and operations.
• Proven experience in trading risk management, P&L oversight, contract management and commercial decision-making.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in driving business strategy, managing teams and delivering commercial objectives across multiple functions and international markets.
• Strong commercial acumen, strategic planning, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders, align commercial priorities across international markets and exercise sound judgement in complex business situations.
• Proficiency in reading Chinese-language business documents and preparing professional business reports in Chinese, where required for engagement with Chinese-speaking stakeholders and business counterparts. An in-depth understanding of Chinese business culture and practices is essential to succeed in this role.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.