VP, Strategic Projects, COO Office
Singapore, SG
GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 offices around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor, we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapore’s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.
Chief Operating Officer (COO) Office
The COO Office supports our COO to streamline operations and align them with strategic goals. You will work with the COO, Heads of Departments, and stakeholders across GIC to achieve operational excellence.
What impact can you make in this role?
We contribute to GIC’s success by ensuring operational efficiency, performance monitoring, and risk management. The COO office collaborates with stakeholders across GIC to foster continuous improvement through cross-functional collaboration, quality assurance, and performance evaluation.
What will you do as a VP, Strategic Projects?
- Partner with COO and business heads to drive strategic change agenda and execute large-scale projects
- Lead and facilitate the design and implementation of approved strategic projects, working closely with stakeholders across the enterprise
- Resolve business issues and roadblocks arising from execution, operational, risk and compliance considerations, ensuring optimal coordination and cross-functional alignment
- Maintain a One-GIC perspective and deliver results that are beneficial for both individual businesses and the firm as a whole
What makes you a successful candidate?
- Minimum 8-10 years of relevant program management or corporate strategy experience. Experience working in consulting or in an investment / technology-focused organisation a plus
- Excellent communication abilities and ability to influence key stakeholders ranging from C-level executives, Heads of Departments, and subject matter experts
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and analytical skills
- Demonstrated project leadership and execution skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High sense of accountability, urgency, and desire to learn, who would thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Work at the Point of Impact
We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.
Flexibility at GIC
At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration, but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.
GIC is an equal opportunity employer
GIC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Please email grphrodtaops@gic.com.sg at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.
Learn More about out COO Office here:
https://gic.careers/departments/chief-operating-officer-office/