Segment President Office PMO & Projects Lead

2511 Carrier Singapore Pte Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier Singapore Pte Limited is seeking a seasoned PMO/Strategy leader to shape and govern strategic initiatives across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. You will coordinate cross-functional programs, synthesize complex inputs for executive decisions, and act as a trusted partner to senior leadership.

With 8+ years in PMO, strategy, or corporate development within large organizations, you will drive disciplined execution, optimize operating norms, and manage high-visibility projects.

Qualifications

• Education - Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or related discipline; a Master or relevant postgraduate qualification is preferred.
• Experience - 8+ years of progressive experience in PMO, Strategy, Corporate Development, Business Transformation, or Chief of Staff roles within a large multinational or matrixed corporate setup.
• Industry Knowledge - Experience in HVAC, building technologies, energy management, industrial products, or adjacent technology sectors is highly preferred.
• Program Management - Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional portfolios and transformation programs across regional or global matrixed environments.
• Business & Financial Acumen - Strong commercial, organizational, and financial acumen, with proven expertise in business case development, portfolio prioritization, resource planning, and risk management.
• Executive Communication - Exceptional communication and synthesis skills, with a proven ability to distil complex, multi-dimensional inputs into concise, decision-ready executive briefs and presentations.
• Stakeholder Influence - Proven capability to influence senior executives, build cross-cultural and cross-functional alignment
• Leadership Attributes - High level of professional judgment, discretion, and resilience, with a strong comfort level operating in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
• Tools & Analytics - Proficiency in modern project/portfolio management tools, data analytics, and executive reporting frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Execution & Governance - Establish and operate the segment’s PMO cadence, governance frameworks, and milestone tracking across all initiatives.
• Executive Decision Enablement - Synthesize inputs into concise, decision-ready recommendations and briefing materials.
• Cross-Functional Orchestration - Drive alignment and resolve roadblocks across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa.
• Organizational Effectiveness & Norms - Optimize operating model; refine roles, responsibilities, and governance workflows.
• Special Assignments & Business Proxy - Lead high-impact strategic assignments or act as proxy for Strategy, BD, and JV departments.

Skills

PMO leadership

Strategy

Corporate development

Business transformation

Executive communication

Stakeholder influence

Leadership

Portfolio management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or related discipline

Master's degree or relevant postgraduate qualification

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Execution & Governance - Establish and operate the segment’s PMO cadence, governance frameworks, and milestone tracking across all strategic, growth, and transformation initiatives. Actively monitor portfolio healthy by identifying bottlenecks, dependencies, and resource constraints to ensure disciplined execution against approved business cases.
• Executive Decision Enablement - Serve as a trusted execution partner to the CSAME leadership team. Synthesize complex, multi-dimensional business inputs, performance risks, and critical issues into concise, decision-ready recommendations and briefing materials.
• Cross-Functional Orchestration - Drive cross-functional alignment and resolve interdepartmental roadblocks across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. Leverage strong stakeholder management to influence and execute leadership decisions across diverse functional and business zone teams without direct authority.
• Organizational Effectiveness & Norms - Partner with and support HR, Finance, and Zone & Business leaders to optimize the segment's operating model. Continuously refine organizational roles, responsibilities, decision rights, and governance workflows to enhance overall communication rhythm and leadership team operating norms.
• Special Assignments & Business Proxy -Lead high-impact, ambiguous strategic assignments directly delegated by the Executive Director or the segment leadership. Represent and serve as the proxy for the Strategy, BD, and JV departments in selected internal and external high-level engagements.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education - Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline; a Master or relevant postgraduate qualification is preferred.
• Experience - 8+ years of progressive experience in PMO, Strategy, Corporate Development, Business Transformation, or Chief of Staff roles within a large multinational or matrixed corporate setup.
• Industry Knowledge - Experience in HVAC, building technologies, energy management, industrial products, or adjacent technology sectors is highly preferred.
• Program Management - Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional portfolios and transformation programs across regional or global matrixed environments.
• Business & Financial Acumen - Strong commercial, organizational, and financial acumen, with proven expertise in business case development, portfolio prioritization, resource planning, and risk management.
• Executive Communication - Exceptional communication and synthesis skills, with a proven ability to distil complex, multi-dimensional inputs into concise, decision-ready executive briefs and presentations.
• Stakeholder Influence - Proven capability to influence senior executives, build cross-cultural and cross-functional alignment
• Leadership Attributes - High level of professional judgment, discretion, and resilience, with a strong comfort level operating in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
• Tools & Analytics - Proficiency in modern project/portfolio management tools, data analytics, and executive reporting frameworks.

Success Measures

• Decision & Execution Agility - Executive priorities are clearly sequenced and translated into timely leadership decisions and trackable actions
• Governance Excellence - Leadership forums and review routines operate seamlessly, characterized by high-quality briefing materials, well-documented decisions, and disciplined accountability tracking.
• Portfolio Transparency & Risk Management - The strategic portfolio maintains transparent governance and proactive reporting, providing senior leadership with early visibility into risks, dependencies, and resource constraints.
• On-Time Benefit Realization - Priority growth and transformation initiatives successfully hit milestones and achieve approved business outcomes
• Organizational Velocity Measurable improvements in cross-functional alignment, operating rhythm, and decision-making speed across all functional teams and regional stakeholders.

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

At Carrier we make modern life possible by delivering groundbreaking systems and services that help homes, buildings and shipping become safer, smarter and more sustainable. We exceed the expectations of our customers by anticipating industry trends, working tirelessly to master and revolutionize them. Our team of approximately 56,000 dedicated individuals continues to mold industry standards by pursuing the latest research and developments to improve the lives of our customers. We’re constantly growing, seeking out talented, likeminded people who are committed to our primary duty: to be the world’s first choice in security, shipping and HVAC technology.