IPPC - Managing Director

Job Descriptions We are looking for Managing Director fo IPPC - the Design & Build arm of IPPG. The Managing Director will lead and manage all operations of IPPC, with direct accountability for business performance (P&L), construction quality, project schedules, and operating cost optimization.
This role plays a key role in shaping strategy, driving operational excellence, and developing the organization toward a lean, professional, and sustainable operating model aligned with IPPG Group standards. Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Overall Governance
Lead the development and execution of medium- and long-term strategies aligned with IPPG's direction.
Assume full accountability for the company's P&L, cash flow, budget, and gross profit.
Build a lean organizational model and establish a transparent governance and KPI system to ensure productivity and effective risk control.
Strengthen organizational capability through process improvement, technology adoption, and performance management.
Project Management & Construction Operations
Manage the full project lifecycle: design - cost estimation - tendering - construction - acceptance - handover.
Ensure 100% of projects meet approved standards for quality, schedule, safety, and budget.
Oversee QA/QC, minimize technical defects and cost overruns, and improve overall project management effectiveness.
Propose and implement improvement initiatives to shorten approval turnaround time and increase productivity by at least 15%.
Business Development & Tendering
Develop market-share growth plans and expand the portfolio of strategic clients.
Direct tendering activities, cost appraisal, subcontractor selection, and initiatives to optimize the bid win rate.
Develop a network of strategic partners and suppliers; negotiate framework agreements and preferential commercial terms.
Ensure gross margin meets the targets approved by the Board of Directors (BOD) and strengthen long-term competitiveness.
Customer & Partner Management
Maintain and expand strategic cooperation with international brands, IPPG member companies, and project owners/developers.
Ensure an excellent customer experience throughout the project lifecycle.
Resolve feedback and complaints promptly, protect IPPC's reputation, and maintain customer satisfaction at 85% or above.
Develop a Partner Management Framework with standardized KPI/SLA requirements for strategic clients and partners.
Human Resources & Corporate Culture
Recruit, develop, and retain key talent across Design, QS, Site, and Procurement functions.
Build a high-performance, collaborative, and results-oriented culture.
Implement PMS, succession planning, and technical leadership capability development programs.
Promote ESG principles, Diversity-Equity-Inclusion (DEI), and IPPG culture throughout the organization.
Compliance Management
Ensure all construction, tendering, and acceptance activities comply with applicable laws, brand standards, and internal regulations.
Oversee occupational safety, environmental requirements, fire prevention and firefighting, and ESG standards across the entire project lifecycle.
Conduct periodic reviews and risk assessments, and establish preventive and process-improvement plans.
Others:
follow other requests based on business needs
Requirements
Bachelor's/Master's degree in Architecture, Construction, Interior Design, Business Administration, or a related field.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and partner management skills.
Strong knowledge of interior construction, luxury retail brands, and F&B.
Minimum 10 years of experience in construction, interior design, or retail/F&B project management.
Experience managing multiple functions/departments and full P&L responsibility.
Prior experience working with fashion or lifestyle brands is preferred.
Fluent in English.
Core Competencies
Strategic leadership and long-term growth.
Commercial and financial acumen; ROI-based decision-making.
Negotiation and relationship management with partners, brands, and internal stakeholders.
International-standard operations with a customer-centric mindset.
Building and developing high-quality teams.