Principal, Business Strategy & Execution

Mediacorp Pte Ltd; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediacorp, Singapore's largest content creator and national media network, seeks a Principal for Business Strategy & Execution. You will translate Data & Intelligence needs into executive-ready recommendations and lead cross-functional initiatives with delivery teams in a hybrid working model.

The role emphasizes structured problem solving, strategic planning, and agile execution across data, digital and technology environments, with a strong emphasis on AI-enabled delivery and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Typically 8+ years of experience in strategy execution, management or technology consulting, digital transformation, product operations or complex programme delivery.
• Demonstrated success translating complex business problems into executive-ready recommendations and coordinated action.
• Experience in data, analytics, AI or digital-product environments strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT & ENABLEMENT: Translate business needs into well-defined Data & Intelligence opportunities and package products into accessible propositions.
• STRATEGIC PLANNING & DECISION SUPPORT: Structure priorities into strategic choices, recommendations and executive materials.
• CROSS-FUNCTIONAL EXECUTION: Drive execution coordination for Data & Intelligence initiatives with delivery teams, manage risks and dependencies.
• OPERATING EFFECTIVENESS: Develop lightweight engagement practices and apply AI tools to improve planning and workflows.

Skills

Dependencies management

Risk & Stakeholder mgmt

AI tools knowledge

AI data & intelligence

Executive storytelling

Cross-functional delivery

Business enablement

Strategy execution

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, CS

Job description

Principal, Business Strategy & Execution

• CEO/MD/GM
• Full Time
• Middle Management
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Hybrid

About Us

Mediacorp is Singapore's largest content creator and national media network, operating a suite of TV channels, radio stations, and multiple digital platforms. Its mission is to engage, entertain, and enrich audiences by harnessing the power of creativity.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where talent thrives. Our hiring decisions are made based on merit and fit-to-role. If you have a disability or special need which requires accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application. We will be happy to support as necessary.

Job Description

Purpose of the role

Working within Applied Intelligence & Innovation, the role strengthens how emerging and existing Data & Intelligence capabilities are translated into business decisions, coordinated initiatives and adoption. It combines structured problem-solving, business enablement and hands-on strategy execution to support the team's innovation-to-value agenda.

Scope of the role

Structure ambiguous business problems and Data & Intelligence opportunities into clear recommendations, actionable plans and executive decision materials.

Enable business teams to understand and adopt Data & Intelligence capabilities through clear propositions and engagement practices.

Drive planning and execution coordination for assigned cross-functional Data & Intelligence initiatives, with clear owners, milestones and dependencies.

Improve practical delivery and operating rhythms, including responsible use of AI-enabled tools.

Key Responsibilities

BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT & ENABLEMENT

• Translate business needs into well-defined Data & Intelligence opportunities, working with the relevant capability owners within the department.
• Package Data & Intelligence products and solutions into accessible propositions and reusable engagement playbooks.

STRATEGIC PLANNING & DECISION SUPPORT

• Structure complex Data & Intelligence priorities into strategic choices, recommendations and executive decision materials.
• Shape planning discussions around decisions, trade-offs, owners and follow-through rather than reporting alone.

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL EXECUTION

• Drive execution coordination for assigned Data & Intelligence initiatives, aligning workplans, milestones, dependencies and decisions with accountable delivery teams.
• Surface delivery risks early, facilitate resolution of trade-offs and support handover and adoption with business and product owners.

OPERATING EFFECTIVENESS

• Develop lightweight business-engagement and agile delivery practices that improve execution across team initiatives.
• Apply modern AI tools responsibly to improve synthesis, planning, communication and routine workflows.
• Strong business-partnering mindset and credibility with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Structured problem solver who can turn ambiguity into clear narratives, decisions and actions.
• Clear, concise communicator with strong judgement and follow-through.
• Collaborative and comfortable influencing across matrixed teams without formal authority.
• Pragmatic, outcome-oriented and committed to continuous improvement.
• Strong expertise in strategy execution, business enablement and complex cross-functional programme delivery, particularly in data, digital or technology environments.
• Strong executive storylining and communication skills, producing decision-ready materials rather than reporting alone.
• Experience establishing practical engagement playbooks, agile/hybrid delivery practices and operating rhythms for Data & Intelligence initiatives.
• Ability to manage dependencies, risks and stakeholder alignment across multidisciplinary teams.
• Working knowledge of Data & Intelligence, digital products and AI-enabled delivery environments.
• Practical experience using AI tools to improve synthesis, planning and workflow productivity is advantageous.

Experience

• Typically 8+ years of relevant experience in strategy execution, management or technology consulting, digital transformation, product operations or complex programme delivery
• Proven experience translating complex business problems into executive-ready recommendations and coordinated action
• Demonstrated success driving cross-functional initiatives through delivery and adoption, working with accountable business and technical owners
• Experience in data, analytics, AI or digital-product environments is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics or a related discipline; postgraduate qualifications are advantageous
• Relevant programme, project, agile or product-management certifications are advantageous.

Skills

Dependencies, Risk & Stakeholder Management Knowledge of AI tools AI Data & Intelligence Initiatives Executive Storylining & Communications Skills Complex Cross-Functioinal Programme Delivery Business Enablement Strategy Execution

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