Job Title: Head of Product Development – APAC
Location: Philippines or Singapore
Employment Type: Full-time
Seniority: Executive / Regional Leadership
About the Role:
We are seeking a visionary and commercially minded Head of Product Development – APAC to lead the end-to-end strategy, innovation, and execution of our product portfolio across the Asia-Pacific region. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping our regional product roadmap, driving cross-functional alignment, and ensuring our solutions meet the evolving needs of diverse APAC markets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and own the APAC product strategy, aligned with global objectives and regional market opportunities.
- Lead product innovation, from concept ideation to launch and lifecycle management.
- Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing regional product development team.
- Conduct deep market and competitor analysis to identify emerging trends, new opportunities, and product gaps.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, design, marketing, commercial, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution.
- Champion a customer-centric approach, leveraging insights and data to drive product decisions.
- Manage the regional product development budget, prioritising initiatives for maximum ROI.
- Establish and refine product development processes, ensuring efficiency, agility, and quality.
- Represent APAC market needs in global product discussions, acting as the key regional voice.
- Ensure compliance with regional regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Qualifications & Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in product development or product management, with at least 5 years in a regional leadership role.
- Proven success overseeing product strategy and delivery across multiple APAC markets.
- Strong understanding of market dynamics, customer behaviours, and cultural nuances across the region.
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and driving alignment among diverse stakeholders.
- A track record of launching successful, scalable products in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to thrive in a matrixed global environment.
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification preferred.
What We Offer:
- A key leadership role with direct influence on regional business growth and innovation.
- Opportunity to shape market-leading products for one of APAC’s most dynamic regions.
- Competitive compensation package, including performance incentives. Collaborative, inclusive, and fast-moving global culture. Professional development opportunities and regional/international exposure.
How to Apply:
- If you are interested in joining our team as the Head of Product Development for APAC, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position to hr.asia@tcsjohnhuxley.com.
