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General Manager, Philippines (AI Transformation Platform)

Manila Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
As General Manager, you will be responsible for building and scaling the company's market presence, driving commercial growth, and acting as the local leader for one of the most exciting AI businesses globally.
  • Join one of the fastest-scaling AI platforms in the world
  • Build a market from the ground up

About Our Client

Our client is a category-defining AI transformation company helping enterprises move from AI ambition to AI deployment in weeks, not years. Backed by a proprietary platform and a rapidly growing global team, they partner with leading organizations to redesign workflows, unlock productivity, and deliver meaningful business outcomes at scale.

Following significant global growth, they are now investing heavily in market expansion and are seeking an entrepreneurial General Manager to establish and scale their presence in the Philippines.

This is a unique opportunity for a commercially-minded operator who thrives in ambiguity, loves building from zero to one, and is energized by the pace and intensity of a high-growth environment.

Job Description

  • Own the overall market strategy and execution for the Philippines
  • Identify, develop, and close strategic enterprise opportunities with leading local organizations
  • Build and manage relationships with C-suite executives, founders, and business leaders
  • Act as the face of the business in-market, establishing credibility within the local technology and enterprise ecosystem
  • Partner closely with global leadership, product, and delivery teams to drive customer success
  • Navigate ambiguity and rapidly changing priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Develop scalable go-to-market initiatives that accelerate market penetration and revenue growth
  • Help shape local operations, partnerships, and expansion strategies as the business continues to scale
  • Drive a culture of execution, accountability, and customer obsession
  • Identify emerging market opportunities and provide feedback that influences product and commercial direction



The Successful Applicant

  • Significant experience in high-growth technology, SaaS, AI, data, or venture-backed startup environments
  • A proven track record of building, scaling, or leading businesses, functions, or markets through periods of rapid growth
  • Strong commercial instincts with experience selling complex solutions to large enterprises
  • An entrepreneurial mindset and a willingness to roll up your sleeves to get things done
  • The ability to thrive in ambiguity, operate with limited structure, and create momentum from the ground up
  • Excellent executive presence with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and influence decision-making
  • Strong operational rigor alongside commercial and strategic acumen
  • Experience managing multiple priorities in fast-moving environments where speed matters
  • Deep understanding of the local business landscape and strong professional networks across enterprise organizations
  • Exceptional intellectual horsepower and problem-solving ability

Strongly Preferred Backgrounds

  • Former management consultants from top-tier firms who have subsequently moved into operating, growth, or commercial leadership roles
  • Early-stage or scale-up leaders who have successfully grown businesses through significant stages of expansion
  • Founding, country management, general management, or P&L ownership experience
  • Exposure to AI, data, automation, cloud, or digital transformation solutions

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to help build a category-leading AI company in one of the most transformative technology shifts of our generation
  • Significant autonomy and ownership with direct exposure to global leadership
  • Chance to define and shape the company's growth trajectory in the local market
  • High-impact role operating at the intersection of technology, strategy, and commercial leadership
  • Attractive compensation package with substantial upside linked to business performance
  • The opportunity to work alongside some of the smartest operators, builders, and AI experts globally



Contact
Anton Rosales
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7050198
Phone number
+63 91 7621 3060

Job summary

Function
Sales
Sub Sector
General Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Manila
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Anton Rosales
Consultant contact
+63 91 7621 3060
Job Reference
JN-062026-7050198
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.