Assistant Lead, Business Planning

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.

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The Business Planning team sits within the CTO Office and works cross-functionally to drive planning processes and operational excellence across the Technology Group. We are looking for a highly organised, structured, and collaborative individual who brings a strategic mindset, sharp analytical skills, and strong execution capabilities to help shape and deliver key priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the strategic planning process, working with different teams across the Technology Group to ensure work plans align with business priorities
• Support the assessment of business opportunities with financial projections, landscape / trends analysis, data analysis, and business case development
• End-to-end ownership of strategic initiatives from planning through execution, working with cross-functional stakeholders to drive results
• Drive operating excellence including looking at resource strategy, performance measurement, reporting progress of strategic initiatives and managing business cadence
• Oversee budgeting and cost management processes, ensuring alignment across teams
• Conduct in-depth analysis to inform strategy and identify opportunities for organisational and/or operational improvements
• Develop clear, insight-driven communication materials to support executive discussions and decision-making
• Lead internal staff communication and engagement efforts to foster alignment, transparency, and a strong team culture

• 10+ years of experience in business planning, strategy, or operations, ideally in a technology or media organisation
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to simplify and structure complex issues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to collaborate across functions and levels
• Project management experience, with proven ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver outcomes
• Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable navigating ambiguity
• Experienced in translating insights into succinct, impactful narratives
• Advanced Powerpoint and Excel skills