Senior Independent Business Consultant (Strategy, Operations, Digital & AI)

March 7, 2026

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ABOUT REM.UP Rem.Up is a business consulting firm headquartered in Singapore, operating with a remote-first delivery model. We work with startups and SMEs across multiple regions, supporting strategic, operational, and digital initiatives through experienced independent consultants. Our model sits between traditional consulting and freelance platforms: consultants work directly with clients, while Rem.Up provides structure, coordination, continuity, and administrative support throughout each engagement. To learn more about our positioning and approach, you can visit: THE ROLE We are seeking experienced independent consultants with strong backgrounds in one or more of the following areas: • Business & Growth Strategy • Operational Efficiency & Process Optimization • Digital Strategy & Performance Marketing • AI Enablement for Business Functions Engagements are project-based, scoped in advance, and typically last 1 to 3 months, with the possibility of extensions depending on client needs. Consultants work directly with the client’s leadership team (founders, executives, managers), while Rem.Up remains involved to ensure continuity, alignment, and support. WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON Depending on your expertise, projects may include: • Defining or refining business and growth strategies • Supporting go-to-market or market expansion initiatives • Diagnosing operational inefficiencies and designing improved workflows • Structuring performance marketing or digital growth roadmaps • Designing practical AI use cases to support marketing, analytics, or decision-making • Translating analysis into clear, actionable recommendations This is not execution-only work. We are looking for professionals comfortable operating at a strategic and advisory level. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • 8+ years of professional experience (consulting, industry, or both) • Proven experience working with startups, scale-arenaflex, or SMEs • Strong expertise in at least one core area: strategy, operations, digital marketing, or AI enablement • Experience delivering consulting engagements remotely • Ability to structure problems, communicate clearly, and work autonomously • Comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders and decision-makers We are not looking for junior profiles, fresh graduates, or task-based executors. HOW WE WORK • Engagements are clearly scoped with defined objectives and timelines • Consultants work directly with clients on delivery • Rem.Up supports the engagement through coordination, follow-up, and administration • Communication is professional, transparent, and asynchronous when possible • There is no guaranteed volume of work; consultants are engaged based on fit, availability, and project relevance Our goal is to build long-term relationships with trusted consultants we can involve repeatedly as new projects arise. PRACTICAL DETAILS • Fully remote, worldwide • Project-based engagements • Hourly rates discussed individually based on experience and project scope • Flexible collaboration model compatible with other client work HOW TO APPLY Please apply via Upwork with: • A brief overview of your background and areas of expertise • A link to your CV, portfolio, or LinkedIn profile • Your current or next availability • Your expected hourly rate (USD) We review applications on an ongoing basis and will reach out when there is a strong match between your profile and upcoming client needs. Apply tot his job

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