China GM (Construction & Property)

Position: China General Manager

Location: China

Industry: Real Estate (Commercial, Residential, Property Management, Hospitality)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic China General Manager to lead the overall business operations across China, covering commercial real estate, residential development, property management, and hospitality assets. This role will be responsible for driving business growth, operational excellence, and organizational leadership, ensuring the company’s long-term success in the China market.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute the China market strategy aligned with global and regional business objectives.
• Lead P&L management for all business units in China, ensuring sustainable revenue and profitability.
• Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and investment prospects.

2. Operations Management

• Oversee end-to-end operations across commercial, residential, property management, and hotel businesses.
• Ensure operational efficiency, service quality, and compliance with local regulations.
• Drive digital transformation and operational optimization initiatives.

3. Team Leadership & Organizational Development

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing China leadership team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure talent development, succession planning, and organizational capability building.

4. Stakeholder & Government Relations

• Maintain strong relationships with government authorities, partners, developers, and key stakeholders.
• Represent the company in major negotiations, industry events, and strategic discussions.

5. Financial & Risk Management

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management.
• Ensure robust risk management across projects, operations, and compliance.
• Optimize asset performance and investment returns.

6. Brand & Customer Experience

• Ensure consistent brand positioning across all business lines.
• Drive customer satisfaction and service excellence across residential, commercial, and hospitality assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in real estate, property development, property management, or hospitality.
• Proven track record in leading multi-business operations at a regional or national level.
• Strong understanding of China’s real estate regulatory environment and market dynamics.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strategic thinker with strong execution capability.
• Deep industry network and strong government relations.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to drive transformation.
• Strong commercial acumen and P&L ownership experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex, and matrixed environment.

How to apply

Please send your update resume to [email protected] for further discussion.