APAC Strategy and Operations Specialist

About the job

About the role: YouTube has seen tremendous growth in APAC. Millions of users use YouTube to enjoy a diverse range of content produced by a dynamic and vibrant creator and partner ecosystem. The scope outlines the Strategy and Operations services required for the YouTube APAC Social team. This scope requires close collaboration with various cross-functional teams Globally. Hence, we're looking for someone with strong project management and communication skills, who thinks analytically and has a bias for operations and execution. Having a strong understanding of cultural nuances and a passion for social and video culture would help as well. What you will be doing: • Strategic Planning & Reporting (OKRs & QBRs) • Manage Team OKRs: Manage the team’s Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), ensuring tracking against goals and establishing a rigorous process to adhere to aligned OKR measurement methodologies. Ensures OKRs are aligned, well measured, reviewed monthly/quarterly, and published to key stakeholders with meaningful commentary. • Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs): Manage QBRs with leadership and the social team, ensuring that all activities are captured, elevated, and presented in a comprehensive manner. • Team Operations & Enablement: • Team Communication Lead: Act as the lead for internal team communications, including the creation of newsletters and developing an efficient operating model within the Social team as required. • Budget Operations: Oversee budget monitoring and vendor management, ensuring Purchase Orders (POs) are raised, spending is accurately forecasted, and Statements of Work (SOWs) are processed on time. • Process Excellence: Ensure the excellence of key internal operational processes and drive continuous process optimization. Conduct training for the teams as needed. • Real-time optimisation: work with analysts to create dashboards on social media performance indicators and reports as needed.

Requirements

• Project management
• Analytical thinking
• Communication skills
• Budget monitoring
• Team management

Preferred Technologies

• Project management
• Analytical thinking
• Communication skills
• Budget monitoring
• Team management

About the company

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.