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Director of Operations/Strategy

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Required skills

Strategic PlanningOperations ManagementNew Business DevelopmentProcess ImprovementsOpen-Source SoftwareInternetworking

Job description

Location

Remote - APAC ( Singapore ); Remote - APAC ( China ) ; Remote - APAC ( Hong Kong )

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Remote

Department

Growth

A strategic and operational leader driving ecosystem growth, partnerships, and community engagement across APAC. This role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution—building relationships with key partners and exchanges, running cross-functional initiatives, and fostering a vibrant open-source AI community in markets including Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia.

Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

  • Develop and execute strategies spanning marketing, BD, and community growth with APAC as priority

  • Lead planning cycles ensuring alignment between ecosystem initiatives and Foundation mission

  • Identify market opportunities and position Sentient Foundation as a leader in open-source AI

Operations & Execution

  • Drive cross-functional coordination, resolving dependencies and keeping initiatives on track

  • Build processes and systems that improve team velocity and operational excellence

  • Support leadership in real-time decision-making to move projects forward efficiently

Business Development & Partnerships

  • Build relationships with exchanges, AI labs, protocols, and enterprises across APAC

  • Leverage exchange relationships to drive strategic initiatives and ecosystem visibility

  • Represent the Foundation at industry events and conferences throughout the region

Marketing & Community

  • Shape Foundation messaging and brand positioning with regional nuance

  • Design programs that engage developers, researchers, and builders across APAC

  • Build relationships with community members, contributors, and KOLs in key markets

Requirements

  • 5+ years in strategy, operations, BD, or ecosystem growth in web3 or AI

  • Background at a top exchange (Coinbase, Binance, OKX) is a strong plus

  • Experience at a foundation or protocol-level organization preferred

  • Strong track record building partnerships and driving execution in APAC markets

  • Exceptional communication skills; ability to operate autonomously in fast-paced environments

  • Deep understanding of open-source software, AI, and web3 ecosystems

  • Existing network within APAC AI and crypto communities strongly preferred

  • Fluency in Mandarin is a plus