As the Manager of Administration for Southeast Asia, you will be based in one of our Southeast Asia locations — Singapore, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Hanoi or Manila — leading our Assistants and Office Services functions.

In this role, you'll oversee both functions in executing an array of daily operational activities as well as specific projects/initiatives while collaborating with our Consulting, Client Strategy, Finance, People, External Relations, and Legal colleagues.

As an administrative leader, you will help lead the Assistants and Office Services functions in our Southeast Asia locations. Your role involves setting an example of client-focused, professional excellence and being ready to get hands-on when needed. You will connect with firm colleagues regionally/globally and bring best practices, ideas, and innovations into the different teams and to the office.

You will take part in strategic discussions and collaborate with office leaders to design support strategies, setting priorities, and continuous improvements. You will help them align with the firm's networks, processes, and policies, introducing best practices to ensure smooth service and project delivery.

You will oversee daily operations of Assistants and Office Services, working closely with team leaders and coordinators across Southeast Asia. You will promote collaboration and innovation within and across teams by breaking silos and encouraging cross-team collaboration. You will also handle staffing, including recruiting, developing, coaching, and evaluating team members.

You will develop and manage annual budgets, and when relevant, you will manage relationships with external vendors, negotiate contracts, and oversee budgets and expenditures for various functions and departments.

You need to be able to shift your priorities and attention based on the changing needs of the office, and you should enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.