Strategic Program Management Advisor

FedEx; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contractual Bonus

Tuition Assistance

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

FedEx is seeking a Strategic Program Management Advisor to lead strategic initiatives, M&A projects, and transformation programs across regions. You will partner with cross-functional teams, analyze challenges, and drive data-driven solutions to enhance operations and growth.

This role emphasizes governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, including Mandarin-speaking partners. The ideal candidate has 6–10 years in M&A or corporate strategy, with regional China exposure and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Marketing, Finance/Economics, Engineering, or related analytical fields. MBA preferred.
• 6–10 years of experience in M&A, corporate strategy, or related fields.
• Mandarin proficiency and regional China experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee strategic programs, M&A initiatives, and transformation projects across domains.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and regional teams; analyze challenges and implement data-driven solutions.
• Drive deal screening, target evaluation, and post-merger integration.
• Develop business cases and secure investment approvals for strategic initiatives.
• Create dashboards and reports; communicate findings to senior leadership.

Skills

Mandarin proficiency

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

M&A experience

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree (business/finance/engineering) or MBA

Job description

At FedEx, moving the world doesn’t only mean delivering for our customers around the globe. Moving the world is also about creating what’s next. We are Team FedEx and we are 500,000+ people strong around the world. The work we all do comes down to one purpose: to provide our customers with outstanding experiences as we connect the world to what’s next.

This isn’t a place to get just a job. Here, you get a career for life. It’s a place to enjoy constant change, growth, and progress in your career. Our willingness to innovate and transform is what keeps us at the forefront of our industry. With curiosity, inventiveness, and entrepreneurial spirit, we keep finding new and better ways to deliver results – for our customers, for our people and for the planet.

Here, you will have the flexibility and empowerment to reimagine the new, spread your wings and see your impact. By doing so, we are motivated to be better together. And together, we will continue to drive and deliver excellence.

Our Values

We take pride in being a people-first company, where our employees feel safe, valued and respected. Our culture values empower us to deliver great results.

With one FedEx culture, we:

Take care of each other | Commit to do good | Own outstanding | Drive business results | Create what’s next

Awards

• FedEx has consistently ranked among the top 20 in the “World’s Most Admired Companies” report, published in FORTUNE magazine, since 2001
• Ethisphere named FedEx as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies® in 2023

What you will do

The Strategic Program Management Advisor serves as a thought leader and consultant, overseeing strategic programs, M&A initiatives, and transformation projects across various domains.

Reporting to the Strategic Program Management Manager, this role involves collaborating with cross-functional and regional teams, analyzing business challenges, and implementing solutions to drive operational excellence and business expansion. As an individual contributor, you will provide data-driven insights, steer corporate development initiatives, manage program execution, and support stakeholders to ensure the success of critical initiatives.

M&A & Strategic Transactions:

• Drive M&A lifecycle activities, including deal scanning, target screening, investment thesis formulation, and post-merger integration (PMI).
• Support target valuation using rigorous financial modeling (DCF, trading comparables, precedent transactions) to assess the fair value.

Program Execution & Support:

• Manages day-to-day oversight for large-scale projects; facilitates problem-solving and escalates risks and issues.
• Ensure alignment with organizational objectives by supporting governance frameworks and decision-making processes.
• Monitor program progress, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions to achieve successful outcomes.
• Collaborate with regional and cross-border stakeholders, with an emphasis on China-related engagements to. drive strategic initiatives.

Strategic Support:

• Support the development of business cases for strategic initiatives, securing the investment approvals needed to move to execution
• Assist in facilitating strategic “white sheet” sessions to develop innovative solutions and identify opportunities for growth.
• Provide input on challenging existing business and operational strategies, contributing to transformative outcomes.

Process Improvement:

• Conduct detailed reviews of commercial and operational processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for optimization.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of strategies to recharge processes and improve business performance.
• Analyze program performance and develop metrics (KPIs) to measure progress and success.
• Create dashboards and reports that provide actionable insights and enable informed decision-making.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams to ensure seamless communication and execution of initiatives.
• Act as a key point of coordination for program activities, fostering alignment and trust among diverse stakeholders, including Mandarin-speaking partners.
• Support the Manager in engaging and influencing senior stakeholders to drive organizational change.

You will be a great fit if you

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Marketing, Finance/Economics, Engineering, or related analytical fields. MBA preferred.
• 6-10 years of experience in M&A, corporate strategy (in-house strategy teams), management consulting, investment banking, or strategic project management.
• M&A Expertise: Demonstrated exposure to deal scanning, target evaluation, investment thesis formulation, and post-merger integration.
• Regional & Language Proficiency: Experience working in China or directly with Chinese stakeholders; professional working proficiency in Mandarin is highly preferred.
• Industry Bonus: Prior exposure or operational background within the logistics sector is a strong plus.
• Global Perspective: Bring experience working in a multi-national company or navigating complex cross-cultural environments and geographies.
• Core Competencies: Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and collaboration abilities, and a proactive mindset for driving innovation.

What you can expect

• Attractive remuneration package including Contractual Bonus and Tuition Assistance.
• Spread your wings and take ownership of your career with opportunities to advance through internal promotions, job rotations, training and leadership programs and cross-functional projects
• Complimentary 24/7 access to our learning platforms to support you in becoming who you want to be
• Work-life balance programs including hybrid work arrangement: WFH (work from home) and office
• Health & wellness, employee assistance, and rewards and recognition programs
• Special employee discounts on shipping, travel, and more

Interested to join Team FedEx?

Everyone at FedEx has a part to play. It’s about coming up with smart solutions, remaining resilient in the face of setbacks, and going above and beyond to get the job done. And whether you’re a business leader or delivery driver, you’ll be empowered to take responsibility and overcome each challenge in your own way.