Overview
Director, Strategy & Transformation
Date: 24 Aug 2026
Location:
Singapore, Singapore
Company:
Singtel Group
An empowering career at Singtel begins with a Hello. Our purpose, to Empower Every Generation, connects people to the possibilities they need to excel. Every “hello” at Singtel opens doors to new initiatives, growth, and BIG possibilities that takes your career to new heights. So, when you say hello to us, you are really empowered to say…“Hello BIG Possibilities”.
Singtel is where Technology meets Purpose.
We’re building an AI-first telco for the future—connecting people, businesses and communities through trusted networks, intelligent digital services and next-generation technology.
From transforming everyday experiences in mobile, broadband, entertainment and lifestyle services to enabling enterprises with AI, 5G+, cloud, cybersecurity, data centres and digital platforms, we create the technology that powers how millions live, work and connect.
At Singtel, your work creates real impact. You’ll solve meaningful challenges, shape critical digital infrastructure and help build secure, resilient and AI-enabled solutions that serve businesses, digital ecosystems and communities across the globe.
This is where BIG Possibilities become reality. Whether you’re engineering intelligent networks, advancing sovereign AI cloud platforms, strengthening cybersecurity, designing seamless customer experiences or driving sustainable innovation, you’ll be part of teams shaping the future of technology.
Backed by decades of expertise and driven by a culture of continuous learning and innovation, Singtel offers the scale, opportunities and support to help you grow your career while making a difference where it matters most.
Be a Part of Something BIG!
This role is responsible for leading Singtel Singapore’s overall strategy and corporate transformation (including AI push), while managing the end-to-end business planning and performance management for Singtel Singapore’s business units. It is part of a high priority talent pipeline for Singtel.
The Director, Strategy & Transformation, acts as 2IC to the Head, Strategy & Transformation and plays a critical role in shaping strategic priorities, driving organisation-wide change, and ensuring alignment of business outcomes with Singtel Singapore’s long-term strategic objectives. They leverage data to diagnose, conceptualise and act as a thought partner to business units and the leadership team.
Leading a fast-paced, high performing team in the CEOs office, the Director is a strong leader, coach and mentor who develops teams to grow their skills and be examples of excellence in this highly visible team. A versatile problem solver, they shift seamlessly between strategy, consulting, engagement, and change management, collaborating across functions and facilitating decision-making at all levels.
The role also drives the business planning process for Singtel Singapore, including the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), performance management frameworks, and leadership communications to support execution and accountability.
Make An Impact By
Strategy Development and Execution
- Support the Head S&T in leading the definition and refinement of Singtel Singapore’s strategic direction, in collaboration with the Singapore Leadership Team.
- Conduct data-driven analytics to inform recommendations on strategy and organisational priorities.
- Be a thought partner to the leadership team to provide objective, business critical analysis and insights to advocate, challenge, and enable business decisions.
- Oversee the execution of priority strategic initiatives across Singapore business units, ensuring overall alignment and realising business impact.
- Develop content for strategic CEO communications including SMW, AOP, Board papers, CEO Forums, Investor Releases, and the Annual Report.
Advance Business Performance
- Set annual objectives, quarterly milestones, and drive strategy and operational excellence across the organization.
- Define success metrics and KPIs to track effectiveness of transformation initiatives.
- Align top-level priorities with operational execution and identify areas for improvement.
- Seek and bring in external best practices, including conducting research, testing emerging ideas and technologies, to identify effective strategies and solutions to achieve transformation objectives.
Transformation governance and delivery
- Lead enterprise-wide transformation efforts, and other cross-functional programs aimed at improving customer outcomes, productivity, and employee engagement.
- Champion change management and cultural transformation across business units.
- Lead governance and oversight of strategic initiatives with cross-functional ownership, ensuring clarity of roles, accountability, and delivery of outcomes.
- Act as a senior transformation partner, challenging norms and driving improvement.
Internal Communications and Employee Engagement
- Develop internal communication strategies to align employees with strategic and cultural priorities.
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About Singtel
Headquartered in Singapore, Singtel has 140 years of operating experience and played a pivotal role in the country’s development as a major communications hub. Optus, our subsidiary in Australia, is a leader in integrated telecommunications, constantly raising the bar in innovative products and services.
We are also strategically invested in leading companies in Asia and Africa, including Bharti Airtel (India, South Asia and Africa), Telkomsel (Indonesia), Globe Telecom (the Philippines) and Advanced Info Service (Thailand). We work closely with our associates, leveraging our scale in networks, customer reach and extensive operational experience to lead and shape the communications industry.
Together, the Group serves over 700 million mobile customers around world. Singtel is one of the largest listed Singapore companies on the Singapore Exchange by market capitalisation.
The Group has a vast network of offices throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and the USA, and employs more than 23,000 staff worldwide.
