Manager/Senior Manager, Strategy Planning (Ref 26174)

JOBLINE RESOURCES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading resource management company in Singapore is looking for a strategic planner to lead annual planning processes and conduct market analysis. Ideal candidates will possess 6-10 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions. The role requires a hands-on approach and comfort with change in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in strategic planning, management consulting, or related fields.
• Proficiency in structuring complex problems and proposing actionable solutions.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of annual and long-term strategic planning processes.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis for strategy development.
• Partner with finance for aligning growth initiatives with financial objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure strategy alignment.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Market research

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance or related field

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Data visualization tools

Job description

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Analysis

• Lead the development and execution of annual and long-term strategic planning processes.
• Assess macroeconomic, industry, customer, and competitive trends to identify growth opportunities and risks.
• Support the preparation of senior management strategy presentations.

Market & Competitive Intelligence

• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform line of business (LOB) strategies and overarching business area (BA) strategies.
• Synthesize complex data into actionable insights and recommendations for decision-making.
• Monitor emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and regulatory developments across global markets.

Financial & M&A Evaluation

• Partner with finance and business units to align growth initiatives with financial objectives.
• Support M&A evaluations, partnerships, and other inorganic growth initiatives.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with business leaders, finance, sales/BD, marketing, tech & innovation, HR, and operations teams to ensure alignment of strategy and execution.
• Host strategy-related events that require collaboration across multiple stakeholders, internally and externally; Facilitate workshops and strategy sessions to drive cross-LOB, cross-functional input and buy-in

Requirements

• A good bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, or related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree will be an advantage.
• 6–10 years of experience in in-house strategic planning / corporate strategy, management consulting, investment, or related fields.

Proven Expertise in:

• Strategic thinking – ability to structure complex problems, identify insights, and propose actionable solutions.
• Analytical skills – strong quantitative and qualitative analysis capabilities, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and experience with data visualization tools.
• Market research – experience with industry analysis, customer insights, and competitive analysis.
• Financial acumen – ability to evaluate financial results, assess business cases, and connect strategy to financial outcomes.

Preferred Behavioural Traits

• Executive communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distil insights and present persuasively to senior stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Skilled at working across geographies and functions, building trust and alignment with diverse stakeholders. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Hands-on mindset: Willing to adopt a hands-on approach to dive deep into data, conduct research, and support execution directly.
• Adaptability: Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adjusting priorities in a fast-changing business environment. Willing to travel for business needs.