Business Manager - Contracting | Taiwan

About the job

We are partnering with a globally established workforce solutions platform to appoint a Business Manager – Contracting to lead and scale its Taiwan operations.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity within a mature international business operating across energy, infrastructure, and advanced industrial sectors. 

The Role

This is a hybrid commercial leadership position requiring both strategic oversight and hands-on client engagement.

You will lead a well-performing contracting division managing a large number of active contractors across multiple live projects, supported by a lean but capable team of recruiters and business development professionals. 

The mandate is to strengthen the client-facing function, drive commercial expansion, and build operational structure to support sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Commercial Strategy & Growth

• Own and drive contracting revenue performance in Taiwan
• Develop and execute commercial strategy aligned with regional and global objectives
• Expand sector coverage beyond traditional energy markets into adjacent growth industries
• Strengthen inbound project flow and diversify revenue streams

2. Client Leadership

• Maintain direct, consultative relationships with key clients
• Lead negotiations, scope definition, and solution structuring
• Elevate the front-end, client-facing approach to ensure consistency and professionalism

3. Operational & Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of recruiters and business development professionals
• Implement clear KPIs aligned with global strategy
• Build structure across the full project lifecycle to reduce revenue volatility

Ideal Profile

• Strong experience in contracting solutions, workforce services, or business development within a consulting or project-based environment
• Commercially astute with solid financial and strategic understanding
• Confident and credible in front of senior client stakeholders
• Comfortable operating within a structured, global corporate environment
• Experienced in leading and scaling teams within Asia
• Ambitious, hands-on leader willing to remain close to clients and operations

This role will suit someone ready to step into a larger leadership mandate while remaining operationally engaged.

Both local and expatriate candidates are welcome to apply. Relocation and housing support are available.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a high-performing business unit within a respected global platform, driving growth, strengthening client partnerships, and building a long-term leadership trajectory.

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