Director of Project Operations for Asia

Company Description Graham Sports & Entertainment Partners (“GSE Partners”) combines more than 90 years of operational experience in the sports, media, and entertainment (SME) sectors with the entrepreneurial and investment heritage of The Graham Group, founded in 1960. The firm is led by seasoned SME executives with a record of building and scaling businesses, providing hands-on support to portfolio companies. GSE Partners focuses on companies with trailing twelve-month EBITDA between $5 million and $50 million, as well as select opportunistic investments where it can create long-term value. The organization operates as an investor-operator, working closely with management teams while maintaining a disciplined investment approach. GSE Partners does not invest in professional sports teams, concentrating instead on businesses that support and enhance the broader sports and entertainment ecosystem. Role Description The Director of Project Operations for Asia is a full-time remote role responsible for overseeing and coordinating complex projects across the Asian portfolio of GSE Partners. This role manages end-to-end project lifecycles, including scoping, planning, resourcing, execution, and post-implementation review, ensuring that initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with strategic objectives. The director will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, portfolio company leadership, and external partners to align project priorities, streamline operations, and drive continuous improvement in processes and performance. Day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring project progress, analyzing operational data, managing risk and issue resolution, preparing executive-level reports, and optimizing workflows to support scalable growth. The role also involves developing and standardizing operational best practices across the region, supporting customer-centric initiatives, and contributing to regional strategy and long-term value creation. Qualifications

• Strong Operations Management experience, with a proven ability to design, implement, and improve processes across multiple projects or business units.
• Demonstrated Project Management skills, including planning, execution, stakeholder coordination, and risk management for complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Advanced Analytical Skills to interpret financial and operational data, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Proficiency in Budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight, with experience managing project or departmental budgets.
• Commitment to high-quality Customer Service, with the ability to support portfolio companies and partners through clear communication and responsive problem-solving.
• Relevant experience in sports, media, entertainment, or related sectors in Asia, with familiarity navigating regional business practices and regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, operations, or a related field; an advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., PMP, Lean, Six Sigma) are beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional Asian languages are a plus.
• Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage