Regional Business Development cum Project Manager, Chinese Media Group

SPH MEDIA LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SPH Media Limited in Singapore seeks an experienced Business Development cum Project Manager to drive growth in the Greater China market. You will identify opportunities, build strategic partnerships and lead cross-functional initiatives across paid content, advertising, sponsorships and events.

The role requires a strong network in Greater China and Southeast Asia, plus ability to manage strategic projects from conception to execution while collaborating with Editorial, Marketing, Sales,

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Social Sciences, or related discipline with a quantitative focus.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in business development, partnerships, or project management.
• Proven track record identifying opportunities, negotiating commercial agreements and delivering growth.
• Experience managing complex cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen with analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation abilities, engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English (written and spoken).
• Willingness to travel within Singapore, China and regional markets.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and pursue new opportunities and partnerships to grow revenue in the Greater China market.
• Serve as primary contact for partners, advertisers and stakeholders, overseeing sponsorships and collaborations.
• Build relationships with decision-makers across first-tier China cities and key markets.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to spot trends and needs.
• Develop business proposals, negotiate agreements and manage contract discussions.
• Represent SPH Media Limited at industry events to raise brand visibility and opportunities.
• Lead and manage strategic projects from planning through execution within scope and budget.
• Work with Editorial, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Legal and Operations to align implementations.
• Develop project plans, timelines, milestones and metrics, mitigating risks.
• Provide progress updates and recommendations to senior management.
• Drive process improvements for delivery and cross-functional collaboration.
• Act as liaison between internal teams and external partners throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Business development

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Degree in Business or related

Job description

(Hybrid, based in Singapore is preferred at this stage)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Business Development cum Project Manager to identify growth opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and lead cross-functional initiatives that strengthen our presence in the Greater China market.

This role requires a strong understanding of the media landscape, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive revenue growth across the Chinese Media Group's business portfolio, including paid content subscriptions, advertising, sponsorships, and key international events and strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate should possess an extensive network in the Greater China Region and Southeast Asia Region, and have a proven ability to develop new business opportunities while successfully managing strategic projects from conception to execution.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development

• Identify, evaluate and pursue new business opportunities and strategic partnerships to drive revenue growth and expand the company's presence in the Greater China market.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for business partners, advertisers and key stakeholders, managing strategic partnerships, sponsorships and collaborations with corporate clients, government agencies, media organisations and industry partners.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers and key stakeholders across first-tier cities in China and other key markets.

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, customer needs and new growth opportunities.

• Develop compelling business proposals, negotiate commercial agreements, and manage contract discussions with partners and clients.

• Represent the company at industry conferences, networking events and business forums to enhance brand visibility and cultivate new business opportunities.

Project Management

• Lead and manage strategic business projects from planning through execution, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.

• Work closely with Editorial, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Legal and Operations teams to ensure successful project implementation and alignment with business objectives.

• Develop project plans, timelines, milestones and performance metrics, while proactively identifying and mitigating project risks.

• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates and recommendations to senior management.

• Drive continuous process improvements to enhance project delivery and cross-functional collaboration.

• Act as the key liaison between internal teams and external partners to ensure effective communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

• Prepare business reports, presentations and strategic recommendations to support management decision-making.

Requirements

• Degree in Business, Social Sciences, or a related discipline that focus on achieving quantitative goals.

• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in business development, strategic partnerships, project management or account management, preferably within the professional industries such as media, advertising or consulting

• Demonstrated track record in identifying business opportunities, negotiating commercial agreements and delivering measurable business growth.

• Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders.

• Strong commercial acumen with excellent analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across diverse business and cultural environments.

• Fluent in Mandarin and English (written and spoken), as the role supports Chinese media products and requires frequent engagement with stakeholders across the Greater China market.

• Highly self-motivated, resourceful and able to learn and thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.

• Willingness to travel within Singapore, China and other regional markets as required.