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Strategic Initiatives and events Lead

Strategic Initiatives and events Lead

GERMAN CENTRE FOR INDUSTRY AND TRADE PTE LTDSingapore
28 days ago
Job description

Strategic Initiatives & Events

Lead

Place : German

Centre

Singapore

Starting

Date : October

2025

The

Company

We're the Singapore

daughter company of a European Corporate group and support

medium-sized companies in entering and developing markets

worldwide. As a service business, we focus on excellent customer

experience, provide practical advice, and create a quick access to

local networks. Our Singapore business has a successful track

record and a market-leading position with a dedicated and a stable

high-performing team. Our Singapore branch one of several branches

in Asia and an important location for the

group.

Position

Summary

The Strategic

Initiatives & Events Lead plays a critical role in supporting

the Managing Director in advancing the company's strategic

priorities, stakeholder engagements, and internal governance. This

position works across functions to coordinate high-impact projects,

executive communications, and special initiatives, while also

guiding and developing the Event Management team to achieve key

business targets. The role requires strong organizational,

analytical, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage

sensitive information and navigate cross-functional collaboration

effectively.

Job

Responsibilities

Strategic Projects & Initiative

Support

  • Coordinate and monitor

key strategic initiatives and delegations, business development

efforts, and internal change programs across

departments.

  • Conduct research, prepare
  • briefings, and provide analysis on market trends, business

    performance, and competitor activities

  • Draft
  • concept papers, proposals, or internal reports that support

    strategic business cases or executive decisions for submission to

    the board of directors

  • Track and report on
  • project milestones, deliverables, and risks in coordination with

    internal

    stakeholders.

    Executive

    Affairs &

    Governance

  • Support
  • the Management in scheduling, preparation, and follow-up of

    leadership meetings, board engagements, and internal planning

    sessions.

  • Prepare presentation decks, minutes,
  • and briefing materials for high-level internal or external

    meetings.

  • Coordinate internal communication,
  • including delivery of announcements, updates, and strategy

    rollouts.

    Business

    Reporting &

    Administration

    Consolidate department updates and KPIs for quarterly business

    reviews or board reports.

  • Maintain a dashboard
  • of strategic priorities, deliverables, and stakeholder engagement

    plans.

    Event

    Management

  • Guide and
  • develop the Event Management team members (1 direct

    report).

  • Set clear goals and KPIs for the
  • marketing and events functions, ensuring alignment with the overall

    business strategy.

  • Oversee the execution of
  • the annual marketing plan and event calendar, achieving the

    required KPIs

  • Provide strategic guidance on
  • brand positioning, digital marketing, content creation, and event

    execution to enhance community engagement and achieve business

    targets.

  • Foster a collaborative and
  • high-performing team culture.

    Job

    Specifications

    Education & Experience

  • Degree in Business Administration, Marketing,
  • Communications, or a related field.

  • 3-5 years
  • of experience in project coordination, executive support, strategy

    office, marketing, or consulting environment.

    Experience working with senior leadership and managing

    cross-functional stakeholders is a strong

    advantage.

    Skills &

    Competencies

    Hard

    Skills :

  • Project Management :
  • Proven experience in coordinating strategic initiatives from

    conception to completion. PMP or similar certification is an

    advantage.

  • Advanced Communication : Expertise
  • in drafting concept papers, board-level presentations, and

    executive briefings.

  • Coordinate and monitor
  • key strategic initiatives and delegations, business development

    efforts, and internal change programs across

    departments.

  • Conduct research, prepare
  • briefings, and provide analysis on market trends, business

    performance, and competitor activities

  • Draft
  • concept papers, proposals, or internal reports that support

    strategic business cases or executive decisions for submission to

    the board of directors

  • Track and report on
  • project milestones, deliverables, and risks in coordination with

    internal stakeholders. Event Strategy : A strong understanding of

    marketing principles and event management cycles, with the ability

    to provide strategic oversight to functional

    teams.

  • Business & Market Analysis : Ability
  • to conduct research and deliver insights on market trends and

    business performance.

  • Tech Proficiency : High
  • proficiency in MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

    Experience with project management tools and marketing platforms

    (e.g., CRM, social media schedulers) is a

    plus.

    Soft

    Skills :

  • Leadership & Team
  • Development : A demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and motivate

    a team to achieve its goals.

  • Discretion &
  • Professionalism : Ability to handle confidential information with

    the utmost judgment and integrity.

  • Stakeholder
  • Management : Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability

    to collaborate effectively across all levels of an

    organization.

  • Proactivity & Ownership : A
  • results-oriented and collaborative mindset with the ability to work

    autonomously and drive projects forward.

    Analytical & Critical Thinking : Strong ability to process

    information, identify key issues, and support executive

    decision-making.

    Language

    Business fluency in English and German (written and spoken) is

    essential for stakeholder

    communication.

    What We

    Offer

  • Be an essential member
  • of a small and exclusive team, developing best solutions and

    services for our clients.

  • Work independently,
  • self-driven and be responsible for special projects and your daily

    tasks.

  • Be part of an established company with
  • German DNA.

  • An innovative and inspiring
  • environment with many opportunities for global cross-team

    exchanges.

  • Good working conditions with a
  • great work-life balance.

    Please send your

    application to Ms Jeypreiya Kuppusamy, Director Finance and Middle

    Office at

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    career@germancentre.sg

    We

    apologise in advance as we may only be able to get back to

    shortlisted candidates; but we appreciate every application.

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