Head, Growth Strategy and Planning

foodpanda hk; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading platform-based tech firm is seeking a Growth Strategy Leader to spearhead initiatives that drive user acquisition and profitability while managing multi-channel marketing strategies. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in leading teams, analytical skills to interpret performance data, and a creative approach to solving growth challenges.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in growth or strategy.
• Experience in e-commerce or tech start-ups preferred.
• Proven track record of improving growth KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing growth strategy team.
• Own performance of core KPIs including user growth.
• Manage marketing budgets for sustainable growth initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Creative problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguous contexts, takes full ownership, and effectively influences stakeholders across the organization.

• Lead a high-performing growth strategy team, fostering a culture of ownership, data-led decision making, and rapid, results-oriented execution
• Own and drive performance of core KPIs, including customer acquisitions and monthly active user growth
• Generate analytical insights that guide marketing teams toward opportunities for growth, with clear, actionable paths to capture them
• Manage marketing budgets and processes to allocate resources strategically, prioritising investment into scalable and sustainable growth initiatives
• Partner with local market teams to implement strategic priorities and ensure aligned budget utilisation across regions
• Collaborate with marketing, product, data, and local teams, challenging teams to drive innovation in growth initiatives
• Develop and deliver clear performance reports to senior leadership, enabling informed decision-making and OKR tracking
• Lead growth-related projects with multiple senior stakeholders, covering topics that range from individual growth channels to organisation-wide initiatives

What you need to be successful

• 7+ years of experience in growth or strategy; experience in e-commerce or a platform-based tech start-up is most relevant
• Proven track record of driving user growth and improving KPIs across acquisition, engagement, and retention
• Good understanding of growth channels, including incentive design, online marketing channels and lifecycle/CRM strategies
• Highly analytical and structured thinking, with a passion for numbers and problem-solving, as well as a strong ability to think creatively
• Capable of handling multiple projects and tasks, prioritising effectively, and working independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, suited for senior management
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; basic knowledge of SQL