Lead, Strategy and Operations (Kuala Lumpur based)

Agoda
Kuala Lumpur
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Strategy & Corporate DevelopmentExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Strategic thinking","Analytical thinking","Problem-solving","Communication","Stakeholder influence"]

Lead strategic initiatives for the region by partnering with regional leadership and running end-to-end projects—from framing problems and planning through governance, execution, and post-launch review. Prioritize workstreams, set KPIs, and streamline operations while building business cases and securing senior stakeholder buy-in. Use advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and SQL (plus Tableau/Superset/Metabase) to analyze data, automate dashboards, and present executive-ready decks.

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Lead, Strategy and Operations (Kuala Lumpur based)

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Job Summary

Lead strategic initiatives for the region by partnering with regional leadership and running end-to-end projects—from framing problems and planning through governance, execution, and post-launch review. Prioritize workstreams, set KPIs, and streamline operations while building business cases and securing senior stakeholder buy-in. Use advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and SQL (plus Tableau/Superset/Metabase) to analyze data, automate dashboards, and present executive-ready decks.
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Strategy & Corporate Development
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Partner with regional leadership to define strategic priorities for the markets
  • •Lead strategic projects end-to-end, from framing and planning through governance, execution, and review
  • •Prioritize and plan projects, then set and drive KPIs to completion
  • •Own operational execution and process streamlining
  • •Analyze data and automate dashboards and reports; prepare and present executive-ready decks and insights

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years in program/project management (PMO), operations, or strategy, leading complex programs end-to-end
  • •Strong project-structuring skills to turn ambiguous problems into clear plans, workstreams, and milestones
  • •Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • •Working knowledge of SQL and a data visualization tool (Tableau, Superset, or Metabase)
  • •Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Experience:5+ yearsConsultingTechnologyTravel industry
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Strategic thinkingAnalytical thinkingProblem-solvingCommunicationStakeholder influence
Languages:English
Tech Stack:ExcelPowerPointSQLTableauSupersetMetabase

Company Brief

Agoda
Agoda operates a global online travel booking platform offering hotels, vacation rentals, flights, and other travel services. It provides price comparison, deals, and booking management for leisure and business travelers worldwide.
Industry: TravelTech
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Singapore, Singapore
Founded: 2005
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