REGIONAL DIRECTOR (Operations & Growth)

Indeed|MAIDS CENTRAL PTE. LTD.|Little India|12 Aug 2026
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JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a high-performing Regional Director with aproven executive track record to lead, scale, and transform our regionaloperations across South East Asia.

In this role, you will hold P&L responsibility, drivecross-border recruitment and placement pipelines (focusing on Indonesia and key SEA corridors), and ensure strict adherence to international labor complianceand local regulatory frameworks. You will lead cross-functional teams acrosscountry offices, drive strategic business development, and elevate operationalservice delivery.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Regional P&L Management

  • Overseefull P&L and operational strategy across primary overseas sourcing anddomestic placement corridors (Singapore, Indonesia, and greater SEA).
  • Formulateand execute aggressive market expansion strategies to optimize placementvolume, retention rates, and enterprise service packages.
  • Leadexecutive-level business development, building long-term partnerships withoverseas training centers, and corporate clients.

2. Cross-Border Operations & Overseas Recruitment

  • Directcross-border recruitment channels, ensuring seamless end-to-end management ofsupply chains from overseas training facilities in Indonesia to local deployment in Singapore.
  • Managehigh-touch operations including candidate sourcing, training standardsverification, documentation processing, and post-placement welfare checks.
  • Streamlinelogistics, visa processing, and regulatory clearance procedures acrossjurisdictions.

3. Governance, Risk & Regulatory Compliance

  • Serve asthe principal liaison for local regulatory authorities and foreign diplomaticmissions if required.
  • Maintainstrict adherence to foreign manpower employment acts, accredited trainingprotocols, and international ethical recruitment standards.
  • Implementrobust internal auditing mechanisms to mitigate operational, legal, andreputational risks across all operating units.

4. High-Performance Team Leadership & StakeholderManagement

  • Mentor andmanage cross-cultural operational teams, KPIs, commission structures, andservice quality standards.
  • Drivecustomer experience initiatives, resolving complex high-level escalation caseswith empathy and professional tact.
  • Directoperational workflows and documentation across regional teams.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Professional Experience

  • 5+ yearsof progressive management experience within foreign manpower placement,regional recruitment agencies, executive search, or international staffingservices.
  • Deepexpertise in overseas sourcing corridors, specifically Indonesia, withestablished relationships among certified training hubs and diplomaticregulatory bodies.
  • Strongleadership footprint managing multi-location, cross-cultural operational and sales teams.

Language & Professional Credentials

  • Professionalfluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia is required.