Senior Executive, Group Strategy & Projects

Sembcorp Industries Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sembcorp Industries Ltd is seeking a Senior Executive in Group Strategy & Project to support the Group CEO Office with strategic initiatives, planning and cross-functional projects.

You will conduct industry research, prepare briefing materials, coordinate inputs across business units, track timelines and risks, and help translate strategic options into actionable actions while leveraging AI tools to boost productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, finance, engineering, or a relevant field.
• At least 2 years of working experience in strategy, project management, business planning, consulting, corporate functions or equivalent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships with professionals of all organizational levels and handling cross-functional projects
• Demonstrated AI literacy and a proactive mindset to use AI tools to improve productivity, analysis, reporting and work processes
• Excellent critical thinking, time-management & organization skills

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of Group-level strategic initiatives and special projects
• Conduct research and analysis on industry trends, market developments, competitors, and business opportunities to support management discussions and decision-making.
• Assist in preparing presentation materials, reports, briefing papers, and management updates for senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal business units and corporate functions to gather inputs, track progress, and consolidate information for strategic projects.
• Monitor project timelines, deliverables, risks, and follow-up actions to ensure effective execution and timely closure of assigned workstreams.
• Support the development of business cases, investment theses, strategic options, and recommendations by synthesising data and stakeholder inputs.
• Assist in organising meetings, workshops, and discussions with internal and external stakeholders, including preparation of agendas, notes, and action trackers.
• Maintain awareness of key business priorities across the Group and identify relevant insights that may inform strategic planning and project execution.
• Apply AI tools where appropriate to improve research, reporting, project tracking and workflow efficiency
• Provide general support to the Group Strategy & Project team on ad hoc assignments and cross-functional initiatives as required.

Skills

Communication skills

AI literacy

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Copilot

ChatGPT

Job description

Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition, Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.

Purpose & Scope

The Senior Executive, Group Strategy & Project supports the Group CEO Office in driving strategic initiatives, business planning, and cross-functional projects that advance Sembcorp's enterprise priorities. The role provides research, analysis, coordination, and project management support across key Group-level workstreams, helping to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and ensuring timely follow-through with internal stakeholders.

• Support the planning and execution of Group-level strategic initiatives and special projects
• Conduct research and analysis on industry trends, market developments, competitors, and business opportunities to support management discussions and decision-making.
• Assist in preparing presentation materials, reports, briefing papers, and management updates for senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal business units and corporate functions to gather inputs, track progress, and consolidate information for strategic projects.
• Monitor project timelines, deliverables, risks, and follow-up actions to ensure effective execution and timely closure of assigned workstreams.
• Support the development of business cases, investment theses, strategic options, and recommendations by synthesising data and stakeholder inputs.
• Assist in organising meetings, workshops, and discussions with internal and external stakeholders, including preparation of agendas, notes, and action trackers.
• Maintain awareness of key business priorities across the Group and identify relevant insights that may inform strategic planning and project execution.
• Apply AI tools where appropriate to improve research, reporting, project tracking and workflow efficiency
• Provide general support to the Group Strategy & Project team on ad hoc assignments and cross-functional initiatives as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, finance, engineering, or a relevant field.
• At least 2 years of working experience in strategy, project management, business planning, consulting, corporate functions or equivalent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships with professionals of all organizational levels and handling cross-functional projects
• Demonstrated AI literacy and a proactive mindset to use AI tools (e.g. Copilot, ChatGPT or equivalent) to improve productivity, analysis, reporting and work processes
• Excellent critical thinking, time-management & organization skills

Our Culture at Sembcorp

At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviours that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy transition.

We foster an institution-first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence. These values define who we are and create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on driving energy transition.