Senior Team Manager/Leader

About Us:
We are a progressive architectural services company dedicated to precision, quality, and client satisfaction. As we transition to a more structured, project-based business model, we are seeking a skilled and proactive Senior Team Manager/Leader based in the Philippines. This is a pivotal role where your leadership will shape our operations and help drive our success.

Our vision is to become the Grab or Jollibee of our industry—synonymous with consistency, reliability, and excellence. Systems are at the core of our business, and we are looking for someone who thrives in creating, managing, and refining processes. If you're not a systems thinker, this role isn't for you. But if you are, apply now and join us in revolutionizing architectural services!

What You'll Do:
Team Leadership
- Oversee and guide a team of drafting staff, ensuring accountability and high-quality project delivery.

Operational Oversight
- Monitor and optimize workflows to ensure efficiency and QA compliance.

Communication Management
- Provide regular project updates to the head office in New Zealand and, when required, directly to clients.
- Conduct regular calls with stakeholders, including suppliers, clients, contractors, councils, and others.

Problem-Solving
- Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to overcome operational challenges.

Administrative Support
- Assist with high-priority administrative tasks as needed.

Reporting & Accountability
- Prepare and deliver daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
- Ensure tea ---------- mbers adhere to responsibilities and deliver projects on time—no surprises.

Project Delivery and Profitability
- Maintain up-to-date Project Delivery Plans (PDPs) for all projects, covering:
1. Written Scope
2. Budget
3. Timeline of Deliverables
- Ensure all activities remain within scope and budget. For out-of-scope work, ensure a Scope Change Notice (SCN) is prepared and approved before commencement.

Systems Development
- Design, implement, and improve systems that drive efficiency, consistency, and quality in every aspect of the business.
- Foster a culture of systems thinking across the team to support our vision for growth and scalability.

What We're Looking For:
Experience
- 7-10 years plus in a leadership or managerial role, either in an office or remote setup. (3–5 years considered)

Skills
- Strong project management and organizational abilities.
- Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in tools like Slack, Dropbox, Gmail, and spreadsheets.
- High attention to detail, especially for QA reviews.

Mindset
- Proactive, solution-oriented, and independent.
- A systems thinker who thrives on creating and refining processes.
- Strict yet fair leadership, fostering accountability without compromising humanity.

Technical Knowledge
- Background in architectural drafting or related fields is a plus but not essential.

Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay and benefits.
- Flexibility to work from anywhere with a fast and stable internet connection - essential for this role.
- Opportunity to grow and make a significant impact within a dynamic organization.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.

How to Apply:
Send your CV, a short cover letter to ---------- your cover letter, share an example of how you successfully led a team, managed a challenging operational issue, or implemented systems that improved team performance.

We are looking for a driven, talented individual who believes in the power of systems to drive success. If that's you, we can't wait to hear from you!