Senior Vice President, ASEAN at Opus Agency in Singapore, SG

Job Title: Senior Vice President, ASEAN

Group/Team: Extended Leadership Team

Location: Singapore, Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Travel Requirements: 15-20%

WHO WE ARE

OPUS AGENCY

The Opus Agency, Asia Pacific is a future-forward full-service global event agency with over 400 team members in the United States, London, Sydney, Singapore, and New Zealand.

The world’s leading brands and upstart category creators trust Opus Agency with their flagship programs and holistic event portfolios. Across four decades, our story is one of realisation—a realisation of outstanding talent, a nurtured culture, and integrated end-to-end capabilities. To us, it's simple: success is propelled through the power and potential of people coming together.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Senior Vice President, ASEAN is a key member of the Extended Leadership Team, responsible for driving the strategic direction, operational excellence, and commercial growth of the ASEAN business.

This role will lead the Singapore team in delivering exceptional client outcomes, building a high-performing culture, and achieving sustainable business growth. Working closely with the Executive Vice President and Senior Vice President, ANZ, this role will help shape and execute the APAC growth strategy, while ensuring alignment with Opus Agency’s global vision, values, and business objectives.

The Senior Vice President, ASEAN will oversee business operations across Production, Operations, and Client Services, with accountability for financial performance, talent development, client relationships, operational effectiveness, and long-term growth opportunities.

This is an influential leadership position requiring a strategic thinker, commercially minded operator, and inspiring people leader who can balance business performance with culture, innovation, and excellence.

YOU SHOULD HAVE

• Extensive experience leading teams within an agency, events, experiential, marketing, or related creative services environment
• Proven experience managing business operations, commercial performance, and financial outcomes
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing growth strategies, expanding client relationships, and identifying new business opportunities
• Strong understanding of operational excellence, resource planning, forecasting, and P&L management
• Experience building high-performing teams and fostering an inclusive, engaged, and accountable culture
• Exceptional executive communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across functions, regions, and levels of seniority
• A track record of representing an organisation externally through industry engagement, thought leadership, and relationship building

RESPONSIBILITIES

As Senior Vice President, ASEAN, you will provide strategic leadership across the Singapore business, driving growth, operational excellence, and a culture of high performance.

• Lead the day-to-day management of ASEAN business operations, including Production, Operations, and Client Services teams
• Own ASEAN business performance, including financial management, forecasting, revenue growth, profitability, and operational efficiency
• Partner with the Executive Vice President and Senior Vice President, ANZ to develop and execute APAC business strategy and priorities
• Define and deliver Singapore-led growth strategies, including regional expansion opportunities, strategic partnerships, and new service offerings
• Build and strengthen relationships with key clients, ensuring exceptional service delivery and long-term account growth
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, contributing to revenue growth, account expansion, and increased market presence
• Champion collaboration across regions, sharing knowledge, improving ways of working, and driving business efficiencies
• Lead workforce planning, talent development, recruitment, performance management, and retention strategies
• Create an environment where teams are engaged, empowered, and inspired to deliver outstanding work
• Embed a growth-first culture across all functions, including Creative, Production, and Operations teams
• Represent Opus Agency at industry events and build thought leadership that strengthens the agency’s market positioning
• Monitor business performance metrics and drive continuous improvement across operations, people, and client delivery

COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Leadership & Vision
• Commercial & Financial Acumen
• Business Growth & Revenue Strategy
• P&L Ownership & Forecasting Management
• Operational Excellence & Process Improvement
• Executive Communication & Stakeholder Influence
• Talent Strategy & Organisational Scaling
• Culture Building & Employee Engagement
• Decision Making & Problem Solving
• Client Relationship Management
• Change Leadership & Adaptability
• Emotional Intelligence & Inclusive Leadership

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN RETURN

• High-powered tech to help you perform your best
• Work with global, market leading brands
• Global travel opportunities
• Paid Birthday leave
• Paid monthly wellness day
• Regular social events
• A hybrid work environment
• A vibrant, modern workplace
• A competitive Paid Parental leave policy
• An in-house L&D program
• Additional funds allocated to your personal learning & development

NOT SURE IF YOU SHOULD APPLY?

Studies show that those identifying as under-represented individuals might have talked themselves out of applying at this point. Don’t worry about checking every single box. At The Opus Group, we are dedicated to building a versatile, inclusive team with a variety of backgrounds and a growth mindset - so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every single item listed in this job description, we encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or we may have other roles that better align with your skillset.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Individuals will be required to sit for the majority of the day and may be required to stand as needed. May require ability to ambulate primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Individuals may be required to travel via airplane, train, taxi, car and/or other means of transportation, as needed.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

OTHER DUTIES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This position requires verification of Singapore citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions and/or proof of right to work. The ability to meet The Opus Group background screening process are required for this role.

The Opus Group does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.