Job Description
Manager, Strategy & PMO (Payments & Strategic Partnerships)Role OverviewJoin us at the intersection of ecosystem, fintech, airlines, and online travel, where strategy meets execution at scale.
We are looking for a high-calibre Manager / Senior Manager to drive both strategic planning and execution excellence across our Payments & Strategic Partnerships function. This is a hybrid role combining strategy development, business planning, and PMO governance.
Working closely with the Head of Payments & Strategic Partnerships, you will act as a key extension of leadership—helping define priorities, structure initiatives, and ensure delivery of high-impact programs across fintech, airlines, OTAs, and ecosystem partnerships.
What You’ll DoShape Strategy & Drive Priorities
Support development of strategies across payments, fintech, airlines, and OTA ecosystems.
Translate strategic goals into clear roadmaps, initiatives, and execution plans.
Identify growth opportunities, new revenue streams, and partnership models.
Own PMO & Execution Governance
Establish and manage a robust PMO framework to track all strategic initiatives.
Monitor timelines, milestones, risks, and dependencies across workstreams.
Ensure disciplined execution and on-time delivery of key initiatives.
Drive High-Impact Strategic Initiatives
Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects (e.g., new payment solutions, partnership launches, spanet expansions).
Work across Product, Engineering, Commercial, Finance, and Operations teams to deliver outcomes.
Step in to solve complex or high-priority business challenges.
Performance Management & Business Insights
Define and track KPIs across revenue, payment performance, conversion, and partnership outcomes.
Build dashboards and reports to provide visibility to leadership.
Translate data into insights and actionable recommendations.
Enable Ecosystem Growth Across Key Pillars
Support initiatives across fintech partners, airlines, OTAs, and broader digital ecosystem players.
Ensure alignment and coordination across multiple ecosystem workstreams.
Drive integration of partnerships into a seamless customer journey.
Drive Operating Rhythm & Leadership Support
Establish strong operating cadence (weekly reviews, monthly business reviews, QBRs).
Prepare leadership materials, presentations, and strategic updates.
Act as a trusted partner to the Head, ensuring alignment, follow-through, and execution discipline.
What Success Looks Like
Clear and actionable strategies translated into execution
Strong visibility and governance across all strategic initiatives
On-time delivery of high-impact projects and partnerships
Improved performance across revenue, conversion, and payment metrics
Seamless coordination across teams and ecosystem partners
What We’re Looking For
5–10+ years (Manager) / 8–12+ years (Senior Manager) in strategy, consulting, PMO, or business operations roles
Experience in payments, fintech, airlines, OTA, or digital platforms is a strong advantage
Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
Proven ability to manage both strategy and execution
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
We are all different - one talent to another - that is how we rely on our differences. At AirAsia, you will be treated fairly and given all chances to be your best.We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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