Strategy Project Specialist

DANONE ASIA PACIFIC HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company in Singapore is looking for a professional to provide strategic and analytical support, manage projects, and improve processes. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in relevant fields and has advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel. You will collaborate with various teams to enhance operational efficiency and communication. This role offers a dynamic working environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience with PMO tools is an advantage.
• Strong interest in large-scale operations in the food and beverage industry.

Responsibilities

• Support the Transformation agenda via analyses and presentations.
• Maintain an integrated project portfolio view for Operations initiatives.
• Prepare dashboards and briefings for leadership communication.
• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows and enhance collaboration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

MS Project

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic & Analytical Support

   • Support the Transformation agenda: prepare analyses, presentations, and synthesis materials for Operations Board, Transformation Reviews, and CEO-level forums.
   • Contribute to strategic assessments (e.g. project prioritisation, AOP, Capex planning, productivity pipelines).
   • Consolidate insights and data from Country Business Units into clear narratives and executive summaries.

2. Project Management Office (PMO) Operations

   • Maintain an integrated project portfolio view across key Operations initiatives.
   • Coordinate governance cadence: project updates, category and cross-functional reviews.
   • Track project milestones, risks, and decisions; ensure timely follow-up with country leads.
   • Drive continuous improvement of PMO processes, templates, and reporting tools.

3. Communication & Governance Enablement

   • Prepare one-pagers, dashboards, and briefings for leadership communication and reviews.
   • Standardise and maintain presentation templates and visual assets for strategic storytelling.
   • Support stakeholder communication from Global to local teams.

4. Process & Efficiency Improvement

   • Identify and implement opportunities to simplify workflows, automate reporting, and enhance collaboration across functions.
   • Partner with HR, Finance, and Engineering where cross-functional coordination is needed.

Technical Skills and Experience

• A Master's program in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and data visualisation tools.
• Experience with PMO tools (e.g., MS Project) is an advantage.
• Passion for the food and beverage industry and a strong interest in learning about large-scale operations is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor content for diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively while meeting deadlines
• Highly organised and autonomous, and able to manage multiple priorities