General Manager

JC CONNECTIONS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 112,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

JC Connections Pte Ltd (Singapore) is seeking a General Manager to oversee the company’s overall operations, strengthen profitability of its network cabling business, and drive medium- to long-term growth in coordination with Compass Inc. (Japan).

The role requires leadership across operations, finance, and strategy, with responsibility for reporting to the Japanese parent company and ensuring local compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information & Communications Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Practical experience in network infrastructure or ICT-related business (field-level through management experience preferred).
• Experience overseeing cross-functional operations (sales, finance, HR, and site management).
• Experience managing an overseas subsidiary of a Japanese company, or reporting to a Japan headquarters, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall progress of network cabling projects; maintain construction quality and safety standards; supervise site staff and subcontractors; maintain relationships with existing clients and secure new projects.
• Develop and manage annual budgets, ensuring profitability; approve quotations and contract terms; negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors; report monthly financial results to headquarters.
• Recruit, develop, and evaluate local staff; manage labor affairs and ensure compliance with local Singapore labor regulations.
• Provide regular reporting to the Japan headquarters (Compass Inc.) and align on management policy; ensure compliance and manage statutory documents and licenses/permits.
• Explore expansion into adjacent areas beyond the core network cabling business; develop new client relationships and build strategic alliances.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Financial management

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or ICT or Business Administration

Job description

Job Description

Company: JC Connections Pte Ltd (Singapore)

Position: General Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

Monthly Salary Range: SGD 10,000 – 13,000

Job Summary

JC Connections Pte Ltd has built over 30 years of experience in structured cabling and computer network cabling in Singapore since its establishment in 1995. The General Manager will oversee the company's overall operations, strengthen the profitability of its existing business (network cabling installation, design, testing & commissioning, maintenance, and server relocation), and drive medium- to long-term business growth in coordination with the Japanese parent company (Compass Inc.).

Key Responsibilities

1. Operations Management

Oversee overall progress of network cabling projects(design, installation, testing & commissioning, maintenance) Maintain construction quality and safety standards; supervise site staff and subcontractors; maintain relationships with existing clients (government agencies, corporate customers, Data centers etc.) and secure new projects

2. Financial Management

Develop and manage annual budgets, ensuring profitability. Approve quotations and contract terms; negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors. Report monthly financial results and performance to the parent company (Japan HQ)

3. Team Leadership

Recruit, develop, and evaluate local staff (engineers, sales, administrative personnel). Manage labor affairs and ensure compliance with local Singapore labor regulations. Build a work environment that enables employees to perform at their best

4. HQ Coordination & Governance

Provide regular reporting to the Japan headquarters(Compass Inc.) and align on management policy. As a Director of the local entity, ensure compliance and manage statutory documents and licenses/permits. Comply with the parent company's accounting policies and internal control rules

5. Strategic Planning

Explore expansion into adjacent areas beyond the corenetwork cabling business (e.g., ICT infrastructure, expanded maintenanceservices) Develop new client relationships and build strategic alliances withpartner companies Formulate business expansion strategies for Singapore and the surrounding region Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information& Communications Technology, Business Administration, or a related field Practical experience in network infrastructure or ICT-related business (field-level through management experience preferred) Experience overseeing cross-functional operations (sales, finance, HR, and site management) Experience managing an overseas subsidiary of a Japanese company, or reporting to a Japan headquarters, is a plus Business-level English communication skills required; ability to report to headquarters in Japanese is a plus Strong leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills Willingness to take on responsibility as a Director of the local entity