Senior Manager / Associate Director, Project - Business Optimization (1 Year Contract)

Marina Bay Sands PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager / Associate Director for Business Optimization. This pivotal role focuses on leading cross-functional projects to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. The ideal candidate will leverage strategic thinking and hands-on project management skills to drive measurable results. Responsibilities include analyzing processes, implementing scalable solutions, and collaborating with stakeholders to align initiatives with business objectives. If you are passionate about optimizing operations and delivering impactful results, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project management and process improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project planning and execution for business optimization.
• Analyze workflows to identify inefficiencies and apply process improvement methodologies.

Skills

Project Management

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Master’s degree in Operations Management

PMP Certification

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Excel

Tableau

ERP systems (e.g., Ariba)

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Manager / Associate Director, Project - Business Optimization is responsible for leading cross-functional initiatives and oversee projects aimed at improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing processes. This role involves analyzing existing processes, identifying areas for improvement, and managing projects to implement scalable solutions aligned with organizational goals. The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands-on project management expertise to drive measurable results.

Job Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead end-to-end project planning, execution, and delivery of business optimization initiatives.
• Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and success metrics.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and accountability.

Process Improvement

• Analyze workflows to identify inefficiencies, redundancies, and bottlenecks.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or other methodologies to redesign processes.
• Develop and implement tools/metrics to monitor process effectiveness.

Data Analysis & Decision Support

• Collect and analyze operational/financial data to identify optimization opportunities.
• Use statistical tools and dashboards to present insights to stakeholders.
• Model scenarios to forecast impacts of proposed changes.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with department heads to align projects with business objectives.
• Facilitate workshops to gather requirements and drive consensus.
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to executives and teams.

Change Management

• Develop strategies to overcome resistance and ensure smooth adoption of new processes.
• Train teams on updated workflows and technologies.

Performance Monitoring

• Track KPIs (e.g., cost savings, cycle time, productivity) post-implementation.
• Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned.

Risk Management

• Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation plans.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure solutions adhere to regulatory and quality standards.

Job Requirements

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• Advanced certification (e.g., PMP, Lean Six Sigma) preferred.

Experience

• 8+ years in project management, process improvement, or business analysis.
• Proven success in leading complex projects with measurable ROI.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira) and data analysis software (Excel, Tableau).

Other Prerequisites

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. Ariba) is a plus.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.