Create futures worth inheriting with SJ

At SJ, we're building identity into infrastructure, character into skylines and peace of mind into everyday life.

A global urban and infrastructure consultancy firm with over 75 years of project delivery success, SJ and its member companies continue a collective legacy that delivers global expertise with local precision.

Become part of our 16,000 client-centric specialists in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries who shape spaces across the world to meet the needs of today and the aspirations of generations to come.

Located at Jurong Innovation District, a vibrant ecosystem of next-gen enterprises, the 68,915m2campus development can accommodate 4,000+ employees, as well as other tenants. SJ Campus pushes the boundaries of sustainable and liveable design. Referred to as campus in nature, it embodies the character of Singapore as a garden city, integrating urban structure and natural landscape harmoniously while showcasing the deep history and expertise of the group.

Key Responsibilities

Provide empowering and motivational leadership and management of nominated direct reports to ensure optimal performance, resourcing, retention and professional development and building of a global operations support team (virtual community or one with critical bases in Singapore and other key countries).
Facilitate consistent and comprehensive support as well as checker function for project set up/maintenance/closure and billing initiation along with resolution of timesheet issues/inquiries as well as utilisation in relation to SAP.
Contribute to the development, implementation, measurement and continual improvement of operational processes throughout the Group, particularly in relation to project performance monitoring, pipeline health as well as resource forecasting and allocations.
Build a global operations construct, with an appropriate balance of oversight and empowerment/accountability at the Business Lines. Cultivate and maintain relationships to bolster collaboration, promote a unified approach to change and continuous improvement to foster cohesion across the Group, Business Lines and Regions.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Minimum 10 years experience across operations, business/project management, and finance
Strong experience in business and project performance, finance, accounting, and operations within a corporate environment
Proven capability in business planning, financial reporting, analysis, and budgeting
Demonstrated people management and operational leadership experience
Ability to harmonise and align global operational practices and support ERP system integration, including process automation and straight-through processing
Able to deliver quality outcomes in a fast paced environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines
Capable of working independently with minimal supervision
Strong ability to manage and lead high performing teams
Well developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in a culturally diverse, multi-disciplinary environment
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Strong time management, organisational, and prioritisation skills
Proficient in financial report preparation
Advanced Microsoft Office skills
Collaborative and professional work style

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

Global Business Operations Director