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.