Manager / Senior Manager, Strategy & Planning

About Us

SPH Media's mission is to be the trusted source of news and lifestyle content in Singapore and Asia. One of our core purposes is to produce credible, balanced, and objective news and analysis, always with a view to uphold the public good and fostering an informed, engaged citizenry.

We welcome talented individuals to join us and grow a career in a vibrant and collaborative environment built around a culture of respect and inclusivity.

As an employer, we are committed to rewarding our people fairly and developing them in their careers.

About the role

As a Manager / Senior Manager, you will be instrumental in developing SPH's mid- to long-term business strategies. Your role will involve aligning these strategies with SPH's priorities and driving the initiatives necessary to support SPH's evolution in its news media industry.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis of news media industry trends and competitor strategies, both local and overseas, to inform SPH's business strategy
• Develop scenarios based on potential future developments within news media industry and adjacent industries, and assess their implications on SPH's operations
• Engage business divisions to align strategy and priorities, as well as implement plans
• Prepare reports and presentations summarising strategic insights and recommendations
• Coordinate meetings, management retreats and other secretariat duties

Who are we looking for

Qualifications:

• A recognized degree, preferably in Economics, Business, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience

Skills & Knowledge:

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Experience in the media industry is a plus

Personal Competencies:

• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to quickly grasp a diverse array of organisational functions and topics
• Able to understand industry trends and developments, broader strategic directions and priorities, and translate these into actionable steps for project teams
• Strong problem-solving drive
• Experience in strategy development and/or project management is a plus