Strategy & Operations Manager

ADA WP. Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ADA is a leading data and artificial intelligence (AI) company that designs and executes integrated digital, analytics, and marketing solutions. We operate in 11 markets in South and Southeast Asia and partner with leading brands to drive their data and digital maturity. What will you do? Strategic & Operational Support : Assist the Senior Management in managing strategic initiatives, investor relations, and day-to-day business operations. Monitor and prioritize information flow, acting as a gatekeeper to optimize CEO focus and decision-making. Facilitate operational processes across business planning, reporting, and governance. Identify, prioritize, and implement process improvements and internal best practices. Champion operational excellence and cross-functional efficiency across markets and departments. Lead research and due diligence to support business planning and strategic initiatives. Business Reviews, KPI Setting & Performance Management : Lead the monthly cadence of business performance reviews to ensure business progress and assist in setting and managing company-wide and departmental KPIs. Build and maintain presentation, dashboards, and reporting frameworks to provide executive-level insights. Work closely with Finance, Strategy, and Business Unit leaders to track progress against strategic objectives and ensure insightful business reporting and discussion. Collaborate with leadership teams of business units and support functions to collect and analyze financial / operational data. Align Business unit operations with central reporting and compliance requirements. Strategic Project Management & Cross-functional Execution : Lead project management to drive cross-functional strategic initiatives from planning through execution, ensuring timely delivery and outcome tracking. Establish project governance, manage stakeholders, and support CEO and leadership presentations. Lead strategic workstreams or act as an internal consultant on high-priority business opportunities. Financial Analysis & Reporting : Work closely with FP&A team to conduct financial modeling, financial consolation for P&L and business case analysis to support business reporting investment or strategic decisions. Perform commercial due diligence and business reviews of new business opportunities. What skills & experience will you need? Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred. 5+ years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, financial analysis, operations management, or project management. Strong technical skills, including financial modeling, data analysis, and executive presentation. Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills, with a bias for action and tangible outcomes. Outstanding stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across cultures, regions, and functions. In-depth understanding of industry trends, market behavior, and business model innovation with focus on Data, AI, and eCommerce. Proven project management skills, with experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives to ensure positive outcomes. Familiarity with management frameworks (e.g., KPI, OKRs, Balanced Scorecard, Porter’s Five Forces, Value Chain Analysis). Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of presenting ideas and insights to C-level audiences. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. By submitting your application, you agree to our Privacy Notice.

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