Cox Purtell Director & Educational Leader Pre-School (3 - 5yrs) Up to $140k + Super Port Macquarie - RELOCATION PACKAGE AVAILABLE Full-time | Flexible work arrangements available Cox Purtell is currently partnering with a not-for-profit community-based Preschool located in Port Macquarie, catering for children aged from 3 to 5 years. It's a well-established exceeding rated early learning centre, which has been in operation for over 50 years, and they're currently seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Director & Educational Leader to focus on the Pedagogical leadership of the service - ensuring quality care and education programs, with a child-first approach. It's an excellent opportunity to join an esteemed feature of the community - they have a progressive child-led approach to early education and have strong ties to the local indigenous community. You'd be joining a solid organisation, achieving great results and growing further - currently spanning 2 sites, with a 3rd coming on board soon. This opportunity also offers an excellent working environment and champions staff wellbeing - with working hours from 8am - 4pm Monday - Friday, and operating on the NSW school terms only. Key Responsibilities:

Provide Pedagogical leadership to ensure the provision of quality care and education programs for children, and direction, support and continuous learning for staff.
Responsible for the overall management of the centre alongside the Business Manager.
Demonstrate and share knowledge of child development and effective approaches to facilitation of children's care and education programs.
Ensure a vibrant, interesting, varied and appropriate children's program is developed and implemented to meet the ongoing needs of the children (including those with additional needs) in line with Early Years Learning Framework
Maintain a safe environment for children, families, team members and all visitors.
Build respectful and reciprocal relationships with children and families - ensuring the families of the preschool are encouraged to contribute to the quality and success of the service.
Ensure the philosophy, policies and procedures of the service are upheld, implemented and reviewed regularly to meet relevant requirements.
Ensure the service is led through the Assessment and Rating cycle.
Lead a team of 8 early childhood educators (direct reports) within a total team of 35 incl. casuals.

Skills & Experience:

University qualification/s in Early Childhood Education
Previous experience as a centre director within an early childhood environment
People management/team leadership experience
An excellent understanding of all current regulations, standards and legislation associated with operating a preschool and providing preschool education
An ability to build strong relationships with families, children and the wider community
A current First Aid Certificate which includes CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma management
Working with Children check clearance
Demonstrated experience in communication and conflict resolution
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
Demonstrated leadership, mentoring and team building capability in an early childhood environment
Enthusiastic work ethic
Willingness to re-locate to Port Macquarie

Skills: Early Learning Salary: $120000-140000 Job Publish: 12-04-2024 Job Expire: 12-05-2024 Please click to View more detail / apply .

Cox Purtell Director & Educational Leader Pre-School (3 - 5yrs) Up to $140k + Super Port Macquarie - RELOCATION PACKAGE AVAILABLE Full-time | Flexible work arrangements available Cox Purtell is currently partnering with a not-for-profit community-based Preschool located in Port Macquarie, catering for children aged from 3 to 5 years. It's a well-established exceeding rated early learning centre, which has been in operation for over 50 years, and they're currently seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Director & Educational Leader to focus on the Pedagogical leadership of the service - ensuring quality care and education programs, with a child-first approach. It's an excellent opportunity to join an esteemed feature of the community - they have a progressive child-led approach to early education and have strong ties to the local indigenous community. You'd be joining a solid organisation, achieving great results and growing further - currently spanning 2 sites, with a 3rd coming on board soon. This opportunity also offers an excellent working environment and champions staff wellbeing - with working hours from 8am - 4pm Monday - Friday, and operating on the NSW school terms only. Key Responsibilities:

Provide Pedagogical leadership to ensure the provision of quality care and education programs for children, and direction, support and continuous learning for staff.
Responsible for the overall management of the centre alongside the Business Manager.
Demonstrate and share knowledge of child development and effective approaches to facilitation of children's care and education programs.
Ensure a vibrant, interesting, varied and appropriate children's program is developed and implemented to meet the ongoing needs of the children (including those with additional needs) in line with Early Years Learning Framework
Maintain a safe environment for children, families, team members and all visitors.
Build respectful and reciprocal relationships with children and families - ensuring the families of the preschool are encouraged to contribute to the quality and success of the service.
Ensure the philosophy, policies and procedures of the service are upheld, implemented and reviewed regularly to meet relevant requirements.
Ensure the service is led through the Assessment and Rating cycle.
Lead a team of 8 early childhood educators (direct reports) within a total team of 35 incl. casuals.

Skills & Experience:

University qualification/s in Early Childhood Education
Previous experience as a centre director within an early childhood environment
People management/team leadership experience
An excellent understanding of all current regulations, standards and legislation associated with operating a preschool and providing preschool education
An ability to build strong relationships with families, children and the wider community
A current First Aid Certificate which includes CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma management
Working with Children check clearance
Demonstrated experience in communication and conflict resolution
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
Demonstrated leadership, mentoring and team building capability in an early childhood environment
Enthusiastic work ethic
Willingness to re-locate to Port Macquarie

Skills: Early Learning Salary: $120000-140000 Job Publish: 12-04-2024 Job Expire: 12-05-2024 Please click to View more detail / apply .

The Senior Director, Membership and Portfolio Development position is a leadership position that reports directly to the Vice President Corporate Strategy. In this role you will collaborate extensively with all others Star Alliance team leaders and key Member Airlines stakeholders. This position requires a professional with a strong background in commercial, operational, and technical functions within the airline industry. You will be responsible for overseeing the entire Star Alliance Membership Standards & Core Values and Products Portfolio lifecycle. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of market trends, competitive landscape, and a strong focus on the value that the Star Alliance Products Portfolio create for our member airlines.

Job Summary

• Support the Alliance Stakeholders on setting the framework of the Standards, Core Values and Products Portfolio and its overall delivery aligned with the Corporate Strategy.
• Lead, Manage and Audit the Star Alliance Full Members, Connecting and Intermodal Partners
• Lead the New Members Integration or Disintegration
• Identify and the implementation of business objectives and governance guidelines into day-to-day processes with the members.
• Prepare and conduct the Membership Liaison and Quality Committee, a key governance forum
• Develop and execute a comprehensive product portfolio strategy aligned with the company's overall business goals.
• Oversee the entire product portfolio, emphasizing the financial impact of each product initiative. Make data-driven decisions to prioritize and allocate resources effectively across different product initiatives, with a keen eye on maximizing ROI.
• Conduct regular portfolio reviews to assess the financial performance of each product and adjust the portfolio as needed.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the product organization, emphasizing the financial goals of the company.
• Work closely with Customer Experience, Member Services Enablement and Marketing teams to develop effective go-to-market strategies for new products, emphasizing member carrier’s adoption.
• Communicate Portfolio strategies, roadmaps, and updates to executive leadership, stakeholders, and other relevant member carriers’ teams, highlighting the expected ROI.
• Build in partnership with Corporate Planning & BI Director dashboards to support continuous Product Management and monitoring

Your Profile

• A minimum of 10 years work experience in a Products Portfolio Management in a leadership role
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field. MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience in product management, with a track record of successful product launches and a demonstrated ability to deliver positive ROI.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with a focus on driving financial results.
• Ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, including a deep understanding of how product strategies impact ROI.
• Ability to monitor market trends and identify opportunities for product innovation with a clear financial impact.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate product strategies and decisions.
• Proficiency in financial analysis to evaluate the cost-effectiveness and revenue potential of product initiatives.
• Experience in conducting analyses for product development projects and portfolio management.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a focus on adapting strategies to achieve optimal results.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and market conditions while keeping financial goals in mind.
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation with a focus on creating new revenue streams and improving existing products to enhance results.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and capitalizing on opportunities for financial growth.
• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing product teams, instilling a culture of financial accountability and performance excellence.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, aligning efforts toward achieving financial objectives.
• Deep understanding of the Airline and Alliances industry, market dynamics, and customer needs, with a keen awareness of how industry trends impact ROI.
• High level of proficiency in English is essential, as it is the sole language used for communication with Star Alliance Member Airlines and other external stakeholders.

We Offer

• Full-time position based in Singapore.
• Travel Benefits.
• Comprehensive medical & dental benefits.
• This is a unique opportunity for highly skilled professionals to apply their talent, creativity, and dedication to a global team focused on delivering value to frequent international travelers who travel on our member airlines.

Key responsibilities for the role include the following: Lead on the development of the partnerships plans to ensure the HCP is an efficient, effective, and transformative organisation that ultimately enables improvements in peoples health, care, and wellbeing in East and North Hertfordshire. Work closely, develop proposals, and deliver presentations to and/or with the most senior stakeholders in the system, including chairs, chief executives, and executive directors, in the development of the partnership. Lead the development of the partnership strategy, enabling strategies (e.g. out of hospital strategy), and other strategic documents, ensuring alignment with partners strategies by working with partners executive directors. Lead the development of any agreements (e.g. MoUs), arrangements (e.g. resource sharing), and/or contracts that support the delivery of partnership strategic objectives. Lead the establishment of appropriate groups, structures, and teams to facilitate the delivery of partnership objectives. To help ensure that the partnership embeds population health management techniques, maximises the perspectives of clinicians and professionals, and ensures co-production with patients, family members, and carers is embedded practice. Play a key role in supporting the development of primary care within place to support the delivery of strategic transformation priorities. Lead on the development of appropriate assurance, oversight, and performance arrangements for the partnership. Lead the development of communications, co-production, and engagement with a wide range of stakeholders including professionals, patients, and other organisations. Role model positive system leadership behaviors including compassion, integrity, and transparency. To keep abreast of changes in policy, legislation, and best practice to inform the strategic development of the partnership. Act as an ambassador for the partnership. Please find attached Job Description and Person Specification for this role attached.

About Allkin

Founded in 1978 as Singapores first family service centre, Allkin Singapore (formerly known as AMKFSC Community Services) is a leading community-driven social service agency that believes everyone has the potential to create positive change, regardless of age, race, or background.

Through our service offerings, strategic partnerships, and community initiatives, we unlock opportunities for vulnerable individuals and families to overcome lifes challenges, pursue a brighter future, and inspire others to do the same. Today, Allkin uplifts and journeys with diverse communities such as children, youths, families, and seniors at close to 40 touchpoints across Singapore.

Assistant Director Organisation Development and Strategic Planning

To lead and manage Allkin Singapore's organisation development, strategic planning and corporate governance functions to fulfil the Organisation's vision, mission and values.

To coordinate and drive the Organisation's transformation efforts, working in close partnership with the CEO, Strategy & Transformation Director and senior management team to develop and implement change initiatives, and facilitate alignment and coordination of the various change management efforts.

Key Responsibilities & Duties include:

Organisation Development (OD)

• Advise and support the CEO and the senior leadership team on the appropriate OD and change management strategy, approach and activities
• Analyse business structures, management practices, organisation culture, system policies and procedures and utilisation of resources
• Develop overall OD strategies and change management processes that help the Organisation to operate effectively to achieve its objectives
• Work with the Heads of various departments and drivers of key transformation pieces to ensure alignment of efforts
• Evaluate strategies and activities to measure achievement of outcomes and goals
• Organise and facilitate staff engagement platforms for ground sensing and co-solutioning towards the organisational strategy
• Serve as the point of contact with external stakeholders (e.g. NCSS) and appointed consultants involved in the transformation journey to maintain alignment of interests and commitments
• Any other duties that may be required as part of the OD transformation process

Strategic Planning

• Lead the departments work with Board and Senior Management to drive the development of Organisations strategic and long-term goals in alignment with its vision, mission and values, and within its dynamic operating environment
• Ensure timeliness and proactiveness in strategic planning efforts of the Organisation
• Plan for reviews to identify strengths and weaknesses of Organisation, review milestones and evaluate corporate and operational effectiveness
• Contribute to restructuring of departments to optimise resources for alignment with business objectives and interdepartmental cooperation
• Manage Organisations annual strategic or corporate planning exercise
• Advise departments in their development of annual workplans and programme implementation

Corporate Secretariat & Governance

• Oversee the departments secretariat work processes for and communication to Board of Directors, Executive Committee and Nominations Committee, ensuring effective support of their respective functions
• Guide department on corporate governance through familiarity with Governance Evaluation Framework
• Lead in orientation to new Board of Directors and Committee Members.
• Oversee secretariat services required for Senior Management Meeting e.g. call for agenda, minute-taking, follow-ups etc.

Managerial Functions

• Oversee the organisation development and planning team, providing leadership to solve operational, resource allocation, work processes and talent development challenges
• Ensure timely submissions of required reports to stakeholders for purposes of meeting funding requirements
• Prepare management reports of department to Senior Management and Board of Directors where required
• Work with supervisor and senior management team to budget and draft funding requirements needed for delivery of organisation development and organisation-level strategic activities
• Respond to exigencies related to Organisation Development, Strategic Planning, Corporate Secretariat and Corporate Governance functions as directed by supervisor

Profile:

• Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience and successful track record in an OD / Change Management role, with at least 2 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills ability to recognise patterns and frame issues clearly
• Systems thinking ability to see the different levels of the system in the Organisation, their interconnections and interdependencies, and apply understanding to the work performed
• Adept in strategic management and able to translate ideas into strategies and action plans
• Emotionally and socially intelligent ability to work with ambiguity, read group dynamics and pivot to the required engagement approach across different stakeholder groups
• Strong planning, organisational and project management skills ability to oversee multiple projects and take on leadership role within formal/informal teams
• Resourceful, self-starter; dependable and resilient
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

salary: $113,288 - $130,959 (plus 15.4% super)
locations: Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Geelong, Hobart, Melbourne or Sydney
ongoing and non-ongoing positions, full-time or part-time, flexible working arrangements


The Australian Bureau of Statistics is seeking to create a merit pool of suitable candidates to support current and future Assistant Director (Executive Level 1) vacancies across the Workforce, Communications and Clients Branch, including (but not limited to):
 

People Strategies (Workforce Metrics and Workforce Strategy)
People Development (Learning and Development.

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People Strategies:
You will be an awesome fit for this role if you love data, strategy and people and want to work with all three.  You will help us:
 

make the most of new and untapped data sources so that we can enhance the workforce metrics we currently

... Click here to view more detail / apply for Assistant Director, People Strategies & Assistant Director, People Development

Founded in 1978 as Singapore’s first family service centre, Allkin Singapore (formerly known as AMKFSC Community Services) is a leading community-driven social service agency that believes everyone has the potential to create positive change, regardless of age, race, or background.

Through our service offerings, strategic partnerships, and community initiatives, we unlock opportunities for vulnerable individuals and families to overcome life’s challenges, pursue a brighter future, and inspire others to do the same. Today, Allkin uplifts and journeys with diverse communities such as children, youths, families, and seniors at close to 40 touchpoints across Singapore.

This role is to lead and manage Allkin Singapore's organisation development, strategic planning and corporate governance functions to fulfil the Organisation's vision, mission and values.

To coordinate and drive the Organisation's transformation efforts, working in close partnership with the CEO, Strategy & Transformation Director and senior management team to develop and implement change initiatives, and facilitate alignment and coordination of the various change management efforts.

Roles and Responsibilities

Organisation Development (OD)

• Advise and support the CEO and the senior leadership team on the appropriate OD and change management strategy, approach and activities.
• Analyse business structures, management practices, organisation culture, system policies and procedures and utilisation of resources
• Develop overall OD strategies and change management processes that help the Organisation to operate effectively to achieve organisational goals.
• Work with the Heads of various departments and drivers of key transformation pieces to ensure alignment of efforts.
• Evaluate strategies and activities to measure achievement of outcomes and goals.
• Organise and facilitate staff engagement platforms for ground sensing and co-solutioning towards the organisational strategy.
• Serve as the point of contact with external stakeholders (e.g. NCSS) and appointed consultants involved in the transformation journey to maintain alignment of interests and commitments.
• Any other duties that may be required as part of the OD transformation process.

Strategic Planning

• Lead the departments work with Board and Senior Management to drive the development of Organisation's strategic and long-term goals in alignment with its vision, mission and values, and within its dynamic operating environment.
• Ensure timeliness and proactiveness in strategic planning efforts of the Organisation.
• Plan for reviews to identify strengths and weaknesses of Organisation, review milestones and evaluate corporate and operational effectiveness.
• Contribute to restructuring of departments to optimise resources for alignment with business objectives and interdepartmental cooperation.
• Manage Organisation's annual strategic or corporate planning exercise.
• Advise departments in their development of annual workplans and programme implementation.

Corporate Secretariat & Governance

• Oversee the departments secretariat work processes for and communication to Board of Directors, Executive Committee and Nominations Committee, ensuring effective support of their respective functions.
• Guide department on corporate governance through familiarity with Governance Evaluation Framework.
• Lead in orientation to new Board of Directors and Committee Members.
• Oversee secretariat services required for Senior Management Meeting e.g. call for agenda, minute-taking, follow-ups etc.

Managerial Functions

• Oversee the organisation development and planning team, providing leadership to solve operational, resource allocation, work processes and talent development challenges.
• Nurture and manage a committed and competent team for performance and alignment with the purpose, mission and values of the Organisation.
• Ensure timely submissions of required reports to stakeholders for purposes of meeting funding requirements.
• Prepare management reports of department to Senior Management and Board of Directors where required.
• Work with supervisor and senior management team to budget and draft funding requirements needed for delivery of organisation development and organisation-level strategic activities.
• Respond to exigencies related to Organisation Development, Strategic Planning, Corporate Secretariat and Corporate Governance functions as directed by supervisor.
• Manage Organisation's annual strategic or corporate planning exercise.
• Advise departments in their development of annual workplans and programme implementation.

Other Responsibilities & Duties

• Serve on Allkins workgroup or taskforce as and when required.
• Represent the Organisation in the workgroup/taskforce assigned to.
• Represent the Organisation as liaison person in external workgroup or taskforce as assigned.
• Undertake and spearhead special projects, assignments or programmes in the Organisation as and when required.
• Undertake any other work responsibility assigned by supervisor/HOD.

Desired Skills and Competencies

• At least a Bachelor's degree in OD or Change Management preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience and successful track record in an OD / Change Management role, with at least 2 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Familiarity with OD/change management theories, practices and tools.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills ability to recognise patterns and frame issues clearly.
• Systems thinking ability to see the different levels of the system in the Organisation, their interconnections and interdependencies, and apply understanding to the work performed.
• Emotionally and socially intelligent ability to work with ambiguity and read group dynamics.
• Stakeholder management ability to work with stakeholders at different levels of the Organisation to engage them to support interventions for organisational change.
• Strong planning, organisational and project management skills ability to oversee multiple projects and take on leadership role within formal/informal teams.
• Adept in strategic management and able to translate ideas into strategies and action plans.
• Resourceful and able to identify and tap on resources to implement action plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
• Self-starter who is highly motivated, responsible and resilient.

Singapore American School

Job Description

Singapore American School

Job Description

Associate Director of Development (Mandarin speaking)

Singapore American School is seeking a passionate and results-oriented Associate Director of Development to join our dynamic Advancement team. This individual will play a pivotal role in driving the success of the Campaign for SAS by cultivating relationships and securing philanthropic gifts, with a particular focus on the Chinese-speaking community. Fluency in Mandarin is a prerequisite for this position.

Working closely with our Chief Advancement Officer, Director of Development and Campaign, the Superintendent, and other Board volunteers, the Associate Director of Development will orchestrate planned and strategic interactions with our parents and alumni community. He/she will ensure that major and leadership-level philanthropic gifts are successfully identified, cultivated and closed.

This role entails delivering and executing a fundraising strategy that is fully aligned and integrated with the SAS Advancement overall fundraising strategy, leveraging linguistic and cultural fluency to effectively engage with our diverse donor base.

Responsibilities:

1. Identify, qualify, and cultivate philanthropic prospects within the Chinese-speaking community, with a focus on securing major and leadership level gifts for the SAS Reimagined Campaign.
2. Execute strategic fundraising plans in alignment with organizational goals and priorities, ensuring ambitious targets are met or exceeded.
3. Develop and nurture strong, long-term relationships with major donors to secure ongoing support and foster continued engagement with SAS.
4. Maintain accurate and detailed records of all donor interactions and contributions, utilizing our CRM system to manage donor data, generate reports, and analyze fundraising performance.
5. Collaborate closely with colleagues within Advancement and across departments to coordinate fundraising efforts and leverage resources effectively.
6. Create compelling fundraising proposals and collateral materials that effectively communicate the impact and importance of supporting the Campaign for SAS.
7. Provide administrative and operational support as needed to facilitate the advancement of gift purposes, ensuring smooth and efficient processes throughout the fundraising cycle.

This position reports to the Chief Advancement Officer. The work year will follow the 12-month schedule with work days from Monday to Friday and when necessary, on Saturdays and evenings as scheduled. The work hours are 8:00AM-4:45PM.

Qualification Requirements:

• Fluency in Mandarin is essential, with demonstrated proficiency in both verbal and written communication.
• Proven experience in major gift fundraising or related roles, with a track record of successfully securing significant contributions from individual and institutional donors.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire donors through compelling storytelling and persuasive advocacy.
• Strong organizational abilities, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and build productive relationships with colleagues across departments.

Competencies and Skills:

Fundraising Expertise:

• Comprehensive understanding of major gift fundraising principles, techniques, and best practices.
• Strategic fundraising/sales mindset with proven ability to cultivate high net worth donors that require engagement and alignment of multiple stakeholders
• Proficiency in donor prospecting, solicitation, and stewardship strategies, with a track record of securing significant contributions.

Relationship Building:

• Ability to cultivate and maintain strong, meaningful relationships with major donors, foundations, and corporations.
• Skill in identifying and understanding donor motivations and tailoring engagement strategies effectively.

Communication:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Mandarin and English for effective communication with diverse donor groups.
• For this role, fluency in Mandarin is crucial for effectively engaging with and building rapport with Chinese-speaking prospects, donors and alumni.
• Capability to craft compelling fundraising proposals and presentations tailored to different audiences and platforms in Mandarin and English.

Strategic Planning:

• Capacity to implement the overall strategic fundraising plans aligned with organizational objectives and donor priorities.
• Ability to analyze fundraising trends and donor behavior to inform decision-making and optimize fundraising efforts.

Collaboration and Teamwork:

• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments, including Advancement, Communications, Admissions and Educators.
• Capacity to engage and motivate volunteers, board members, and other stakeholders in fundraising activities and initiatives.

Data Management and Analysis:

• Proficiency in using CRM systems and fundraising software for donor management and reporting.

At LeapThought, we're an enterprise company dedicated to building next-generation and deep-tech solutions across the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO) sector that address real-world challenges and support teams throughout the entire project lifecycle. LeapThought’s mission is to innovate for the greater good and long-term sustainability of communities, built environments and economies — transforming cities, regions, and countries by working inclusively and collaboratively with local, regional, and global construction value chains and their ecosystems.

Founded in 2011, LeapThought is a global business with offices in the United States, New Zealand, Singapore, India and Brazil. Today, LeapThought serves customers across transportation, defense, utilities, AEC companies, regulatory authorities, healthcare, and commercial and residential property developers.

We are seeking a Director of Research and Development to join our Executive Team that oversee initiatives and activities across the group. This pivotal role is designed for a visionary leader passionate about driving progress through cutting-edge research and development. This position is located at our Asia HQ in Singapore and reports directly to the Group CEO, reflecting its critical importance to the organization's success.

Key Responsibilities:

· Leadership in Research and Development: Spearhead the development of high-performing R&D teams. Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. Guide the team in identifying and pursuing new research initiatives and development projects.

• Product Engineering and Innovation: Lead product engineering efforts, integrating emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to develop solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.

· Team Development and Mentorship: Cultivate a learning environment, mentoring team members and facilitating their professional growth and development. Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the team.

• Collaboration and Partnership: Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with academia, industry affiliates, and research institutions to enhance collaborative projects and stay ahead of the curve in technological advancements.
• Budget Management: Oversee the R&D budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources towards projects with the highest potential impact and return on investment.
• Market and Technology Trends: Keep abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, and competitive landscapes to inform strategic decisions and maintain LeapThought's market leadership.
• Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with the revenue, marketing, and product teams to align R&D initiatives with business strategies, ensuring that product development is closely integrated with market needs and opportunities.
• Executive Direction: Collaborate with the CEO and other senior leaders to shape and execute the company’s strategic direction. Provide insights and recommendations on technology and product strategy to support corporate objectives.
• Executive Briefings: Deliver compelling executive briefings to stakeholders, clients, and partners, showcasing the innovative work and future direction of R&D at LeapThought.
• Product Roadmap Oversight: Oversee the development and execution of product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, market demands, and technological advancements.
• Intellectual Property Management: Lead efforts to protect and manage the company’s intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights, fostering an environment of creativity and innovation.
• Technical Pre-Sales: Act as a technical expert in pre-sales engagements, providing deep insights and demonstrations of our technology to potential clients.
• Sustainability and Ethical Innovation: Ensure that R&D practices align with sustainability goals and ethical standards, promoting responsible innovation.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor degree in Computer Sciences or Engineering.

· Extensive experience in R&D management in a tech-oriented environment.

· Proven track record of leading high-performing teams and successfully bringing innovative products to market.

· Strong understanding of cloud platforms, software engineering, architecture, patterns, AI, ML, and other emerging technologies.

· Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to think strategically and execute tactically.

· Demonstratable experience working with the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) sector.

Join LeapThought and be part of a team that’s turning vision into reality with intelligent technology solutions that disrupt the status quo. If you are a strategic thinker, a passionate leader, and an innovator at heart, with a solid background in the AECO sector, we would love to hear from you.

Come join the People Solutions team as the global Director, People Leader Support. In this role, you will lead a global team focused on building leader capability in foundational management practices through real-time coaching and specialized training. This role works in partnership with our business clients, Legal, Business & People Partners, Country Enablement and COE teams to understand capability gaps, design people-focused solutions and deliver at scale.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and build a team to deliver a global leader support hub model to support cyclical volume leader coaching/support for the following inquiries: attendance, performance, solution delivery, business cases for workforce reductions, leaves and accommodations, listening support, etc.
• Proactively implement programs in partnership with COEs focused on upskilling leaders prior to program launches and providing in the moment, real-time coaching on managing employees
• Develop a consistent framework for coaching, record keeping and tracking
• Develop and train team members to ensure high-quality leader coaching and support of cases
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Legal, Ethics & Compliance, Security & EHS) on a robust compliance strategy that ensures people leaders are provided statutory training on a regular cadence
• Using data, develop insights and themes to determine leader development needs and success metrics for regular updates to executive leaders
• Collaborate with the People Solutions ecosystem on broader organizational initiatives

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where our company has codified its 130-year legacy. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

We know that our people are the key to our success, which is why our Human Resources (HR) team works to attract, develop, retain and inspire our people so that they can learn, grow and make a true impact on the world. Together we collaborate to create a culturally rich, diverse organization ensuring we remain innovative and agile.

The Director, Asia Pacific (AP) Learning & Development is a critical role that will shape the learning strategy and delivery across our AP commercial organization. Based in our AP regional headquarters in Singapore, you will work closely with market-based teams to enhance our commercial and leadership capabilities through effective learning interventions.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and stakeholders in the region, driving learning & development outcomes for our commercial organization. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including regional and market commercial and HR leaders, will be essential to execute strategies based on data-driven recommendations and insights.

We are seeking a strategic individual with a strong background in Sales and Marketing learning strategies, who has experience working in a market as well as a global or regional setting. Your expertise will be instrumental in advancing our learning initiatives and driving growth in the AP region.

This role is based in Singapore

What will you do:

• Collaborate closely with senior-level business leaders and stakeholders to accelerate the development of critical capabilities needed to drive business success in the AP region.
• Partner with AP HR team to provide expertise in learning and development in support of the development and implementation of HR plans, programs, and tools intended to build and enhance organizational capabilities and foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Influence and guide business leaders in prioritizing learning investments, resource allocation, and anticipated business impact, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and driving measurable results.
• Champion the unique needs and priorities of the AP region, influencing global learning and development priorities, solutions, and ways of working to create a tailored and impactful learning experiences.
• Lead the implementation and sustainment of cutting-edge learning solutions, leveraging technology and interactive approaches to create engaging and transformative learning experiences.
• Monitor performance results, analyze data-driven insights, and recommend continuous improvement opportunities to enhance the effectiveness and impact of learning and development initiatives.
• Ensure learning program content and designs adhere to company policies and standards while pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation to deliver exceptional learning experiences.
• Cultivate a strong and effective regional network among market learning and development colleagues, serving as a visionary leader and mentor to a team of passionate professionals, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.

What should you have:

• Business Acumen: Engage with business leaders on strategy, goals, and outcomes, aligning people-related strategies and demonstrating exceptional judgment and decision-making skills to drive business success.
• Leadership: Apply visionary approaches, tools, and techniques to gain cooperation and support, leading by example and fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning culture.
• Influencing: Partner, collaborate, and impact decisions at all levels, leveraging your ability to influence stakeholders will be instrumental in success of this role.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Your strategic thinking and analytical skills will enable you to identify learning needs, prioritize initiatives, and drive measurable results.
• Learning Needs Analysis: Assess competency gaps and identify learning needs. You will analyze and understand the learning needs of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline with 12+ years of leadership and business experience, with a focus on commercial learning and development.
• 5+ years of people management experience.
• 3+ years of pharmaceutical sales & marketing experience preferred.
• Fluency in English required; working knowledge of Asian language(s) beyond English preferred.

Who we are:

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for:

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.

Job Overview:

The AD/CWD reports to the Senior Director of the Centre for Workplace Development (SD/CWD) and is part of the CWD leadership team which ensures that Workplace Grants and Programmes undertaken by CWD are effectively delivered.

Responsibilities and duties:

• AD/CWD is a people manager role thus will be expected to exercise leadership and performance management.
• Assists the SD/CWD to ensure that CWD delivers its commitments/Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) within budget and in a timely manner.
• Provides guidance and coaches junior team members in their work deliverables.
• Engages internal and external stakeholders to identify emerging workplace issues/challenges; and proposes solutions and interventions.
• Able to comprehensively complete a government tender document including budgeting and risk assessment (if needed).

Qualifications:

• A recognized Degree holder.
• Familiarity with workplace grants, programmes and tripartite initiatives be an advantage.
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience in a people manager role.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Processes strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, and negotiation skills.

The role will be responsible in leading the development of Lifestyle Brands in Asia Pacific and supporting the development of Luxury Brands in Asia Pacific, through management contracts and other means of development including franchises and co-management where appropriate.

Primary Responsibilities

Prospecting

· Representing the Lifestyle and Luxury Brands and selling the unique know how, assisting the Country Developers in this instance.

· Assist the Country Developers to identify and build relationships with potential companies who would be willing to choose a Lifestyle or Luxury brand for their hotel.

· Identify potential projects, contact/follow-up with owner/developer/consultants in an effort to promote and sell the Lifestyle Brands.

Assess the Lifestyle and Luxury projects’ feasibility

· Project analysis (financial, product and marketing), in coordination with the Country Developer where relevant.

· Liaise with all relevant internal departments to assess the project’s feasibility (design & technical, operations,…).

· For brands in partnerships with other companies, liaise with all relevant departments at such companies to assess the project’s feasibility (design & technical,…) and obtain validation of the projects where required.

· Act in coordination with the development strategy and guidelines defined by Asia Pacific, and ensure that the projects are also consistent with the strategic guidelines defined by Corporate office

· Detailed financial modeling and investment analysis for projects, where required.

Negotiation of Management Contracts and other commercial arrangements

· Prepare, or assist in the preparation of, proposals and pitches for Lifestyle and Luxury projects.

· Lead, or assist the VP Development Luxury Hotels or the Country Developers, in the negotiations of commercial terms & conditions and contractual negotiations for management agreements, franchise agreements and other commercial arrangements for Lifestyle and Luxury hotels.

· All matters relating to the successful signing of management agreements, franchise agreements and other commercial arrangements in cooperation with the Country Developers or VP Development Luxury Hotels, for all hotels that meet the desired standards and are deemed to be appropriate for the strategic growth of the relevant brand.

Profile

Knowledge and Experience

· Master degree in international management or business administration

· Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the hotel industry

· Strong user knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Office, Excel and Power Point

· Knowledge of hotel accounting & management, financial modeling, hotel brands and hotel legal documents (management agreements and franchise agreements).

Competencies

· Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with all departments and ability to present and negotiate with heads of major companies

· Serviced oriented with an eye for details

· Excellent teamwork

· Good analysis, financial, presentation, persuasion and negotiation skills

· Multicultural awareness and able to work with people from diverse cultures

· Flexible and able to embrace and respond to change effectively

· Enthusiastic and ability to work independently with good initiative under dynamic environment

· Frequent travels

In this role, you will play a key role in the planning, coordination, and execution of various events, working closely with clients and internal teams to ensure seamless event delivery.

The Job:

• Assist in the development of event proposals, including budgets, timelines, and creative concepts
• Coordinate logistics for events, including venue selection, catering, audiovisual equipment, transportation, and accommodation arrangements
• Manage event timelines and schedules, ensuring all deadlines are met and tasks are completed efficiently
• Liaise with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to secure necessary services and materials for events
• Oversee on-site event setup and coordination of activities, ensuring everything runs smoothly and according to plan

Key Responsibilities:

Market Research and Analysis:

• Conduct comprehensive market research to identify growth opportunities and trends in the Singapore and broader Asian markets.
• Analyze competitor activities and stay updated on regulatory changes to stay ahead of the curve.

Business Strategy Development:

• Work with Regional Head of Asia to develop and implement effective business development strategies to further penetrate the Singapore market and expand our presence across Asia.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align business goals and drive growth.

Sales and Revenue Generation:

• Identify and secure new business opportunities and partnerships to drive revenue growth.
• Work closely with the business development teams to achieve sales targets and develop strategies for client acquisition and retention.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience or keen interest in lead generation, sales or business development.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Enthusiastic networking abilities, including willingness to engage in networking activities outside of regular office hours.
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally as required.
• Good command of English and Chinese to communicate and present with customers.
• Minimum 5 years working experience.

Closes: 26 April 2024
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