Senior Manager, Strategy & Transformation

Singtel; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Singapore is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategy & Transformation. This critical role focuses on enterprise-wide business planning, performance reporting, and transformation initiatives, requiring strong problem-solving skills and stakeholder management experience. Ideal candidates have 5-7 years of experience, including management consulting roles at top firms. This position offers a full suite of health and wellness benefits and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Full suite of health and wellness benefits

Ongoing training and development programs

Internal mobility opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-7 years total experience in relevant fields.
• At least 2-3 years in management consulting (McKinsey / BCG / Bain).
• Experience in transformation programs, business planning, and corporate finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual and quarterly planning processes including development of AOP.
• Manage organization-wide transformation initiatives.
• Develop analysis on P&L drivers to inform strategic decisions.
• Act as trusted advisor to senior executives.

Skills

Strong strategic problem solving

Stakeholder management

Financial and operational analysis

Project management

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Adaptability and resilience

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, or Economics

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

PowerBI

Job description

An empowering career at Singtel begins with a Hello. Our purpose, to Empower Every Generation, connects people to the possibilities they need to excel. Every "hello" at Singtel opens doors to new initiatives, growth, and BIG possibilities that takes your career to new heights. So, when you say hello to us, you are really empowered to say…“Hello BIG Possibilities”.

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The Senior Manager, Strategy & Transformation plays a critical role in shaping and executing Singtel Singapore’s strategic agenda. This role focuses on enterprise-wide business planning, performance reporting, and transformation initiatives.

The role requires strong problem-solving skills, stakeholder management, and a solid understanding of P&L and operational drivers within telco. It is well-suited for an ex-consultant (Associate level, McKinsey / BCG / Bain or similar) with experience in strategy, transformation, and telco / IT sectors.

The Senior Manager will support post-merger integration efforts, drive cost optimisation programs, and ensure strategic plans translate into measurable business outcomes.

Strategic Business Planning & Value realization

• Lead annual and quarterly planning processes, including development of AOP and tracking of scorecards.
• Provide structured analysis and reporting to senior leadership, ensuring visibility of performance against strategic goals.
• Translate strategic priorities into execution roadmaps and performance metrics.
• Track AIDA value delivery, design KPIs and escalate issues as needed

Transformation & Enterprise Programs

• Manage organisation-wide transformation initiatives, including AI-enabled programs, operating model redesign, and cost optimisation.
• Support post-merger integration activities (synergy tracking, integration governance, issue resolution).
• Ensure disciplined execution and delivery of outcomes through cross-functional collaboration.

Financial & Operational Analysis

• Develop analysis on P&L drivers, cost structures, and operational levers to inform strategic decisions.
• Identify efficiency opportunities and support scenario modelling for transformation programs.
• Partner with Group Finance and BU leads to ensure robust business cases.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as trusted advisor to senior executives, supporting structured decision-making.
• Work cross-functionally across BUs and Group functions to align on transformation and planning priorities.
• Build alignment through strong communication and influence, without direct authority.

Skills to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• 5–7 years total experience.
• At least 2–3 years in management consulting (Associate level, McKinsey / BCG / Bain or equivalent).
• Experience in transformation programs, business planning, and corporate finance.
• Familiarity with telco / tech P&L drivers, operational models, and cost structures.
• Exposure to post-merger integration and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Strong strategic problem solving and structured communication.
• Financial and operational analysis, including modelling of P&L drivers.
• Project management and transformation program tracking.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and performance tools (e.g., PowerBI).
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence without authority.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with credibility at senior levels.
• Adaptability and resilience in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Strong team player, able to collaborate across diverse functions.

Rewards that Go Beyond

Full suite of health and wellness benefits

Ongoing training and development programs

Internal mobility opportunitie

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