General Manager - Edutainment Ventures (portfolio)
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We're Building Tomorrow. BCG X is the tech build and design unit of BCG.
At BCG X. Ventures (formerly BCG Digital Ventures) we apply an end-to-end approach to build and launch standalone and new core businesses. We turn differentiated assets into strategic advantages that unlock growth, building everything neededproducts and technology, business models and go-to-market strategies, and operations and organization foundationsto launch these projects at speed.
Nurturing every child to drive positive change for the planet, through stories and adventures
Children are the hope of our planet's future. Alongside our corporate partner, BCGX is building two immensely purpose-led ventures that empower future generations to learn about our world and absorb values that help them thrive in an ever-changing world, in a way that is meaningful and fun!
The ventures are based in Singapore and backed by one of the most purpose-led organizations that treasures humanity and conservation alongside a focus on the bottom-line.
We are looking for an exceptional
General Manager (GM) to balance strategic and operational leadership for a startup that is emerging beyond MVP to finding product-market-fit and scale. As GM and Head of Edutainment Ventures, you will drive business strategy and growth, build and lead cross-functional teams, manage senior C-suite and board level stakeholders, pitch to investors for fundraising activities and operate with a jobs-to-be-done mindset, leaning in to solve problems on the ground if needed.
It is important for this individual to harbor a genuine passion for conservation, sustainability and empowering children towards a better future.
In this role you will:
Strategy & Execution
- Develop and execute short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business objectives and growth targets to scale 1-10 beyond product-market-fit
- Lead company operations, financial and organizational management, and overall growth strategy and milestones (e.g product launch, customer acquisition and revenue)
- Inspire and motivate people, rallying your team and stakeholders towards a shared purpose
Commercials & Investor Relations
- Lead go-to-market and monetization strategy to scale business in Singapore and beyond
- Own P&L and cash flow, overseeing financial health and managing budgets
- Drive fundraising effort to ensure financial viability of the venture in the long-term
Sales & Business Development
- Lead the sales and business development efforts, working with the team to identify and pursue new opportunities to expand the company's customer base and revenue streams
- Develop deep relationships with C-suite executives, key customers, strategic partners and external stakeholders
- Leverage the venture's unfair advantages to negotiate complex commercial contracts and close deals
People Leadership & Talent Management
- Attract, recruit and retain world-class Talent
- Build and lead high-performing teams, providing mentorship, support and career growth opportunities for employees to thrive
You should have:
- 15+ years total experience across startups, ventures and corporate environments
- Track record of scaling startups/ventures beyond product-market-fit in the capacity of a CEO, GM, or relevant senior leadership roles
- P&L ownership managing budgets of at least $5M
- Experience leading sales and business development for both B2B and B2C products
- Product lifecycle management, with expertise in strategic roadmap development, feature prioritizations, and agile methodologies;
- Experience raising external funding from institutional investors
- Excellent communication and ability to effectively engage diverse stakeholders with experience presenting product vision to C-Suite, board members and external stakeholders while fostering teamwork across all levels;
- Proven ability to attract, mentor and develop talent in product, design and technology;
- Passion for conservation, sustainability and for empowering the future generations
Bonus points for:
- Experience in building and managing Intellectual Property (IP)
- Background in Education, Entertainment, Gaming, Conservation, Sustainability, Tourism or related fields
To learn more, visit us at https://bcg.com/xInterested applicants may apply through the careers section of the website at https://careers.bcg.com/. Interviews will take place after resumes have been screened for minimum requirements. Please note that this position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above and that the job scope and responsibilities are subject to change.
BCG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. 
