Strategic Initiatives Program Manager (CEO Office)

Team Segment : Corporate (CEO Office)

About the Role

KKCompany is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Program Manager (SIPM) to join our CEO Office, reporting directly to the Chief of Staff.

This role serves as the program hub for cross-functional and cross-region initiatives, and ensures that leadership directions from the CEO and executive leadership are translated into executable plans with measurable results.

You will work closely with the Chief of Staff, business unit/segment leaders, and cross-functional teams to drive strategic programs , track progress, and facilitate alignment and communication across all stakeholders. This is a highly visible and impact-driven role, ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoys bridging diverse teams to mutual success.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Program Planning and Execution

• Partner with the Chief of Staff and senior management team to translate strategic directions into clear project charters with defined goals, milestones, timelines, owners, budgets, and success criteria.
• Create and maintain a transparent mechanism as the single source of truth for all strategic initiatives.
  

Governance & Risk Management

• Define and manage RACI, change control, acceptance criteria, and risk mitigation plans.
  
• Track dependencies and proactively address blockers to ensure on-time, on-quality, and on-budget delivery.
  

Cross-team & Cross-Regional Coordination

• Assist in running operating cadences, progress reviews, and executive briefings to ensure alignment, accountability, and information flow.
  
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among internal teams (engineering, product, operations, etc.) and external partners or vendors.
  

Reporting & Executive Communication

• Prepare concise, data-driven reports, and presentations for the Chief of Staff and CEO, synthesizing complex information into actionable insights.
  
• Ensure consistent messaging, visibility, and transparency for all stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
  

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in program management, corporate development, PMO, strategy & operations, or similar delivery roles.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent mid-large projects and influencing diverse stakeholders.
• Strong skills in structured communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills; able to bring clarity to ambiguity.
• Highly organized, proactive, and execution-oriented; comfortable working under pressure and navigating complex changes.
• Native or at least business-level fluency in Mandarin and English; Fluency in Japanese is a plus.