Project Manager (APAC / Global Programs)

• Act as APAC IT representative for global initiatives such as HR systems, data platforms, and other enterprise programs
• Support Global IT Project Manager in planning, execution, and reporting activities
• Ensure APAC deliverables align with global governance, standards, and timelines
• Participate in global project meetings, status updates, and design discussions
• Lead end-to-end APAC IT workstreams from planning through hypercare
• Define and maintain APAC project plans, milestones, risks, and dependencies
• Coordinate IT delivery across multiple APAC countries and entities
• Monitor progress and proactively manage risks, issues, and mitigations
• Serve as primary liaison between global IT, APAC business/IT stakeholders, and external vendors
• Align regional requirements with global system design and delivery approach
• Escalate key issues and provide reporting to APAC management and senior stakeholders
• Manage vendor delivery, timelines, and quality of outputs
• Oversee APAC activities for system integrations, data migration, validation, and security controls
• Ensure infrastructure and environment readiness across regions
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory, data privacy, and security requirements
• Coordinate SIT, UAT, cutover, go-live, and stabilization activities across APAC
• Support regional change management, communications, and training coordination
• Ensure smooth post-go-live support and issue resolution
• Prepare status reports, dashboards, and escalation materials for regional and global stakeholders
• Maintain accurate project documentation aligned with global standards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Data Management, Finance, or related field
• Master's degree or equivalent certification is an advantage
• 10–15 years of experience in program/project management in data, analytics, or enterprise transformation
• Proven experience leading regional or global programs across APAC
• Strong exposure to senior stakeholder management including executives and country heads
• Experience in business change management, requirement alignment, and adoption
• Background in regulated industries such as banking or financial services preferred
• Strong stakeholder alignment, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent communication and influence skills in matrix and cross-cultural environments
• Ability to translate business objectives into delivery plans without deep technical dependency
• Strong understanding of data and analytics delivery lifecycle and governance principles