Managing Director

Pigeon Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate entity in Singapore seeks an experienced executive to lead and manage the overall business strategy while ensuring accountability for performance, profitability, and sustainability. The ideal candidate should possess extensive leadership experience, a degree in business or a related field, and a strong track record in operations and P&L management. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive growth initiatives and oversee compliance and governance, contributing significantly to the company's success.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior leadership experience.
• Proven track record in business management and P&L ownership.
• Strong understanding of risk management and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s overall business strategy.
• Oversee day-to-day operations across all functions.
• Ensure achievement of financial targets.

Skills

Strategic thinking and execution

Leadership and people management

Financial acumen

Communication and negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Management, Finance, or related discipline

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Lead the organization’s overall business strategy in line with Board directives
• Translate Board-approved strategy into executable operational plans
• Take full accountability for company performance, profitability, and sustainability
• Oversee day-to-day operations across all business functions
• Ensure achievement of financial targets, including revenue, margin, and cash flow
• Prepare and present business plans, budgets, forecasts, and performance reports to the Board
• Ensure effective corporate governance, internal controls, and risk management frameworks
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and corporate policies
• Act as the principal link between the Board and management
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate the management team
• Set KPIs, performance expectations, and accountability frameworks
• Drive business growth initiatives, market expansion, and new opportunities
• Approve major contracts, investments, and expenditures within authorised limits
• Represent the company to key clients, partners, regulators, auditors, and stakeholders
• Lead organisational change, restructuring, and transformation initiatives
• Oversee talent management, succession planning, and leadership development
• Promote a strong corporate culture, ethics, and values
• Manage crisis situations, reputational risks, and operational issues
• Ensure accurate, timely, and transparent management reporting
• Safeguard the company’s assets, intellectual property, and reputation
• Ensure business continuity and resilience planning

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Management, Finance, or related discipline
• Extensive senior leadership experience
• Proven track record in business management, operations, and P&L ownership
• Strong strategic thinking and execution capabilities
• Excellent financial acumen and understanding of corporate governance
• Experience working closely with or reporting to a Board of Directors
• Strong leadership, people management, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to manage complex organizations and change initiatives
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism
• Strong understanding of risk management and compliance
• Experience in regional or multi-entity operations is an advantage
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced and high-pressure environments