Job Description

The job responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may evolve over time and be reviewed according to business needs.

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The incumbent leads the commercial strategy, operational performance, and customer engagement for SES's multi-orbit (MEO-GEO), cloud-enabled managed connectivity solutions throughout the APAC region. She/he holds full accountability for regional P&L performance, strategic market development, and revenue growth, particularly across enterprise, government, telecommunications, energy, mining, and service provider sectors. The incumbent will ensure the team maintains regional leadership by leveraging SES's global infrastructure, cloud integration, and innovative managed network solutions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

1. Networks Business Leadership & Regional P&L Management


Assume overall P&L accountability for SES Fixed operations across APAC, driving profitability, sustainable revenue growth, and operational excellence. Lead strategic budgeting, financial management, forecasting, and resource allocation processes to align regional objectives with SES's global business targets.
2. Strategic Market & Revenue Growth Initiatives


Drive aggressive business growth in government, telecommunications (trunking, mobile backhaul), enterprise, leveraging SES's MEO-GEO multi-orbit constellation. Identify and execute strategic regional partnerships and alliances with telecom operators, cloud providers, system integrators, and government entities.
3. Customer Relationship & Solution Delivery


Develop deep strategic relationships with key customers including government agencies, telco providers, internet service providers (ISPs), enterprises, and mobility-sector clients (aviation, cruise lines, maritime operators) across APAC. Ensure delivery of sophisticated, secure, and high-performing managed connectivity solutions, tailored specifically to diverse customer needs and regional market demands.
4. Cloud & Telco Integration


Promote adoption of telco- and cloud-inspired best practices, facilitating seamless integration of SES's satellite-based managed services with terrestrial networks and cloud ecosystems.
5. Operational Excellence & Innovation


Drive continuous improvement and innovation in operational processes and network infrastructure, leveraging software-defined networking (SDN), cloud integration, AI-driven analytics, and automated network management tools. Ensure robust service performance and network reliability, achieving high customer satisfaction and compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
6. Regulatory & Compliance Leadership


Ensure adherence to regional regulatory frameworks and licensing requirements, proactively engaging regulators to mitigate risk and maintain operational integrity. Oversee compliance with international cybersecurity and data protection standards relevant to managed connectivity services.
6. Advocacy of the SES Leadership Model


Live and breathe the SES Leadership Model of inspiring trust, creating vision, executing strategy and coaching potential

COMPETENCIES

Ability to

earn trust

through a combination of character and competence Power to convey a

sense of purpose

and a sense of urgency Capacity to

get things done

and orchestrate team performance Coaching skills, talent to

develop others

and promote growth

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education Master's degree in Business, Telecommunications, Engineering, or related discipline; MBA preferred.


Experience 15+ years in commercial leadership or business unit management, ideally in satellite communications, telecom, or technology industries; minimum 5 years managing regional P&L responsibilities.


OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS







SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.





Candidates who relocate in to Singapore for the role will be eligible for a housing allowance as per our company policy.