Principal, Business Strategy & Execution

About the company

Mediacorp is Singapore's largest content creator and national media network, operating a suite of TV channels, radio stations, and multiple digital platforms. Its mission is to engage, entertain, and enrich audiences by harnessing the power of creativity.

Your tasks

Purpose of the role Working within Applied Intelligence & Innovation, the role strengthens how emerging and existing Data & Intelligence capabilities are translated into business decisions, coordinated initiatives and adoption. It combines structured problem-solving, business enablement and hands-on strategy execution to support the team's innovation-to-value agenda.

Scope of the role Structure ambiguous business problems and Data & Intelligence opportunities into clear recommendations, actionable plans and executive decision materials.

Enable business teams to understand and adopt Data & Intelligence capabilities through clear propositions and engagement practices.

Drive planning and execution coordination for assigned cross-functional Data & Intelligence initiatives, with clear owners, milestones and dependencies.

Improve practical delivery and operating rhythms, including responsible use of AI-enabled tools.

BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT & ENABLEMENT

• Translate business needs into well-defined Data & Intelligence opportunities, working with the relevant capability owners within the department.
• Package Data & Intelligence products and solutions into accessible propositions and reusable engagement playbooks.

STRATEGIC PLANNING & DECISION SUPPORT

• Structure complex Data & Intelligence priorities into strategic choices, recommendations and executive decision materials.
• Shape planning discussions around decisions, trade-offs, owners and follow-through rather than reporting alone.

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL EXECUTION

• Drive execution coordination for assigned Data & Intelligence initiatives, aligning workplans, milestones, dependencies and decisions with accountable delivery teams.
• Surface delivery risks early, facilitate resolution of trade-offs and support handover and adoption with business and product owners.

OPERATING EFFECTIVENESS

• Develop lightweight business-engagement and agile delivery practices that improve execution across team initiatives.
• Apply modern AI tools responsibly to improve synthesis, planning, communication and routine workflows.

Requirements

Foundational Competencies

• Strong business-partnering mindset and credibility with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Structured problem solver who can turn ambiguity into clear narratives, decisions and actions.
• Clear, concise communicator with strong judgement and follow-through.
• Collaborative and comfortable influencing across matrixed teams without formal authority.
• Pragmatic, outcome-oriented and committed to continuous improvement.

Functional Competencies

• Strong expertise in strategy execution, business enablement and complex cross-functional programme delivery, particularly in data, digital or technology environments.
• Strong executive storylining and communication skills, producing decision-ready materials rather than reporting alone.
• Experience establishing practical engagement playbooks, agile/hybrid delivery practices and operating rhythms for Data & Intelligence initiatives.
• Ability to manage dependencies, risks and stakeholder alignment across multidisciplinary teams.
• Working knowledge of Data & Intelligence, digital products and AI-enabled delivery environments.
• Practical experience using AI tools to improve synthesis, planning and workflow productivity is advantageous.

• Typically 8+ years of relevant experience in strategy execution, management or technology consulting, digital transformation, product operations or complex programme delivery
• Proven experience translating complex business problems into executive-ready recommendations and coordinated action
• Demonstrated success driving cross-functional initiatives through delivery and adoption, working with accountable business and technical owners
• Experience in data, analytics, AI or digital-product environments is strongly preferred.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics or a related discipline; postgraduate qualifications are advantageous
• Relevant programme, project, agile or product-management certifications are advantageous.

Other

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where talent thrives. Our hiring decisions are made based on merit and fit-to-role. If you have a disability or special need which requires accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application. We will be happy to support as necessary.

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Mediacorp Pte. Ltd.