Senior executive/assistant manager - project

We are looking for a project management leader to play a key role in leading projects, ensuring they meet business, schedule and budget objectives, and manage change in a systematic manner. He/she will focus on both the business and technical side of change – including changes to business processes, systems, and technology. This role is based in Singapore but will most likely require some travel to our manufacturing locations and offices in Malaysia. Responsibilities: Project Planning Responsible for planning and overseeing cross-functional projects & NPDs across regional operations from the initial ideation through to completion. Take charge of internal communication to all relevant stakeholders, including preparing a detailed project plan to schedule key project milestones, workstreams & activities, potential interdependencies, project tracking, and provide regular reports on project status. Identify project-specific potential risks and anticipated points of resistance, and develop specific plans to address engagement strategy and secure commitment with critical stakeholders to projects. Conduct project reviews and clarification meetings and manage relationships with stakeholders. Conduct readiness assessments, evaluate results, and present findings in a logical and easy-to-understand manner. Develop actionable and targeted change management plans and manage relevant stakeholders. Continuous Improvement and Change Management Work with multi-functional teams to identify and drive continuous process improvement through lead time reduction, and drive for operational excellence and improve profitability. Apply a structured change management approach and methodology. Deliver effective change management support to ensure that change is successfully embedded and benefits delivered in all departments and functions of the organization. Manage communication of changes into the wider business which improves engagement and change acceptance. Identify resistance and performance gaps, and work to develop and implement corrective actions. Use reinforcement mechanisms and celebrate success. Integrate change management activities into the overall project plan. Coordinate closely with the senior management team to ensure the key performance indicators for the transformational change are met and that benefits are driven through and sustained. Requirements: Strong degree qualification, at least 2-3 years of change management, implementation, and business analysis experience with FMCG and/or F&B industry companies and proven results will be advantageous. Product development, business systems, information management, and/or built-environment project management experience highly regarded. Experience within an R&D, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing industry. Experience with sales/marketing is a plus. Experience in project management tools (Monday.com, Esko, Power Automate, MS Project) is a plus. Strong stakeholder and supplier management experience. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels toward a common vision or goal. Familiarity with project management approaches, tools, and phases of the project lifecycle. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to mobilize, drive, intervene, prioritize, and deliver against challenging deadlines. Practical experience of process improvement techniques. The ability to empathize with people going through a period of change. Able to work independently and must be a fast learner. Additional considerations: Familiarity with F&B industry is beneficial. New Product Introduction and product life cycle management experience. Key Attributes: Strong growth mindset, pro-activeness, and drive for success. Excellent communication & collaboration skills across functions. Structural, process-driven, strong problem-solving skills. Digital savvy, hands-on, with attention to details for data accuracy and consistency. Able to work and agile in complex and VUCA environment. Must be a team player, willing to learn, strong follow-through to drive issue closure. Proficient in SAP, Excel. The ability to learn on the job in a dynamic environment while handling multiple priorities. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Project Management and Strategy/Planning Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Services #J-18808-Ljbffr