Director of Operations / Strategy

Sentient Labs; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth tech company in Singapore is seeking a Director of Operations/Strategy to support the cofounder in planning, communication, and cross-functional coordination. The role requires a strategic leader with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include leading planning processes, preparing the cofounder for meetings, and fostering collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in operations, strategy, or business development.
• Strong track record of leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual and quarterly planning ensuring team alignment.
• Prepare cofounder for strategy and operation meetings.
• Draft communications on behalf of the cofounder.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Cross-functional Coordination

Communication Skills

Decision-making

Education

MBA / Investment Banking / Consulting experience

Job description

Summary

The director of ops/strategy is a strategic and operational leader, supporting the cofounder in driving company-wide planning, cross‑functional coordination, and executive‑level initiatives. This role focuses on adding structure, managing processes, and ensuring alignment across teams to achieve company goals. The director of ops/strategy will also act as a key representative of the Sentient cofounder, guiding informed decisions, writing on their behalf, and fostering a culture of trust and collaboration.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Lead annual and quarterly planning, ensuring all teams are aligned with strategic goals.
• Track and monitor goals/roadmaps to ensure alignment with Sentient mission & strategy.
• Facilitate cross-functional coordination, resolving dependencies and bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with department heads to drive execution and accountability.
• Be a positive force for operational excellence, improving company and cross-functional velocity through collaboration, communication and process.

Executive Support & Communication

• Prepare cofounder for strategy, operation and finance meetings, offering market and partner context, data + insights and key talking points.
• Represent the cofounder in meetings, ensuring their voice/perspective is accurately reflected.
• Draft communications and documents on behalf of the cofounder, maintaining consistency in tone and messaging.
• Support the cofounder in making real-time decisions to move projects forward efficiently.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in operations, strategy, business development, investment banking or a similar role, preferably in a high-growth environment
• MBA / Investment Banking / Consulting experience is a plus
• Strong track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and company-wide planning.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills,
• Excellent judgment, decision-making skills, and the ability to build consensus.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Understanding of open source software and artificial intelligence is a plus