Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships, Business Development & Subsea Network Investments
Keppel Corporation
Singapore
Permanent
Full-time
1 month ago
JOB DESCRIPTIONWe are looking for a Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships, Business Development & Subsea Network Investments with proven experience, strong sense of ownership and passion for defining and driving large cross-functional programs in the infrastructure and networking space.The candidate should be self-driven, can learn quickly and influence decision-making across organizations.In this position, you will work closely with various Keppel business divisions to gather, refine, and drive program goals to deliver various projects.At Keppel, we set a high bar, so expect to be challenged on the scope and scale of the problems we tackle. We are moving fast, using the latest technologies, and transforming the way we leverage telecommunication services. If you're looking for a place to make a huge difference, this is it.Job Description:Business Development/ Strategic Partnerships/ InvestmentsTeam leader to lead in new business opportunities in the subsea arena with potential strategic partners and customers.Develop budgets and financial models for international submarine cable systems and domestic terrestrial networks, for the entire project lifecycle from seed funding to development to operational phaseThe team is to work closely with tax advisors, create tax efficient holding structures for the investmentThe team is to work closely with Corporate Legal and External Legal Teams to negotiate MOUs, Binding Term Sheets and Definitive AgreementsAbility to review agreements and contracts and be able to negotiate with partners and customersTo manage and engage third party consultants for the relevant areas of work requirementsAbility to data process with information on emerging markets and feasibility studies done on key marketsClear and objective analysis and recommendations for the investmentBusiness cases and approvals from internal stakeholders including KCL, KTT, KAIF and KDCManage market research for new projectsPartnership ManagementProvide inputs to sales team in developing compelling business propositions to potential customers who may be partners in the branch landings.Working closely with Corporate Legal and External Legal Teams to negotiate MOUs, Binding Term Sheets and Definitive Agreements (IRU)Ability to review agreements and contracts and be able to negotiate with partners and customersInternal Stakeholder EngagementCoordinate monthly/quarterly reporting to KCL, KTT and KAIF and all other BU unitsWork closely with GRC on Red Team engagement and GCC on SGX/Press releasesAssist Keppel Capital, KAIF, etc.… in their fund-raising activities, approval process, due diligence, and lenders documentationEngage, coordinate and to cooperate with Corporate Finance in their debt raising activitiesTo support Business Operations in facilitating internal audit processes pertaining to your area and to work the team process as well for audit purposesJOB REQUIREMENTSSkills & Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent combination of education and experiencePossess management experience, preferably on a global scale, otherwise, regional levelExperience in delivering large cross functional international programs and driving milestonesKnowledge of Asia Pacific internet ecosystems, fiber optic networks, submarine cablesExperience driving and contributing to project playbooks, building schedulesStrong written and verbal communication skillsExperience interacting with senior executives and other management within a company and working across commercial, technical, domestic, and international arms of an organizationStrong organizational, multitasking, prioritization abilities, and an excellent attention to detailDemonstrated ability to conceptualize, manage, and prioritize multiple projectsKnowledge of and be familiar with the operation and deployment of optical transport systemsTravel overseas for work / assignment as and when necessary or requested by your immediate supervisor / the head of departmentSuch other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably requested by your immediate supervisor / the head of department from time to timeBUSINESS UNITKeppel Telecommunications & Transportation
