Assistant Manager, Transformation

Jardine Engineering Corporation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jardine Engineering Corporation (JEC) in Hong Kong seeks an Assistant Manager, Transformation to translate business pain points into practical, technology-enabled improvements. You will work with business units, Procurement, Finance and IT to deliver automation, AI use cases and data analytics that boost efficiency and P&L impact.

Responsibilities include designing solutions with Power Automate, RPA and other workflow tools; building business cases; leading pilots, rollouts and benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in business transformation, process improvement, digital or technology consulting, or procurement / supply chain transformation.
• Consulting experience with exposure to operations, procurement, finance or digital transformation projects is preferred. Good understanding of procurement processes is a plus.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile or Lean Six Sigma certification is an advantage.
• Hands-on experience with process automation, AI tools, workflow tools or data analytics. Experience with Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI), RPA, Microsoft Copilot or similar is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills, stakeholder management and influencing skills, with a proactive and curious mindset and comfort working in a changing environment.
• Excellent presentation, reporting and storytelling skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with senior management and non-technical users.
• Good command of English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua), proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience with ERP or procurement systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and prioritise opportunities to transform business operation and central functions through automation, AI and digital tools across end-to-end process, such as source-to-pay process.
• Build business cases for each initiative, covering current-state pain points, expected benefits, effort, cost, risk and success measures, and recommend priorities to management.
• Lead or support end-to-end delivery of transformation initiatives, from problem definition, process mapping and solution design through pilot, rollout and benefits tracking.
• Design and deliver process automation solutions (e.g., Power Automate, RPA, workflow tools) to reduce manual work, cut cycle time and strengthen controls.
• Explore and pilot AI use cases in procurement, such as generative AI assistants (e.g., Microsoft Copilot), document and quotation extraction, spend classification, supplier and market intelligence, and contract clause review.
• Drive change management and user adoption through stakeholder engagement, training materials, user guides, communication and adoption tracking, so new tools and ways of working stick.
• Prepare clear, high-quality presentations, progress reports and management updates for senior leadership, steering committees and business units.
• Keep up with emerging technology, digital practices and AI developments, and share ideas that could keep business and central functions competitive.

Skills

Process automation

AI tools

Workflow tools

Data analytics

Power Platform

Power Automate

Power Apps

Power BI

RPA

Microsoft Copilot

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

English & Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics or related discipline

Tools

Power Platform

Power Automate

Power Apps

Power BI

RPA

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Jardine Engineering Corporation (JEC) is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group. Established in Shanghai in 1923, JEC is now headquartered in Hong Kong and operates throughout Asia. We are a leading provider of engineering products and services for sectors including buildings, environmental infrastructure and transportation and logistics. JEC delivers E&M contracting works, operation and maintenance services which help clients to operate facilities to a world-class standard.

To support our business expansion in Hong Kong as well as in other countries across the Asia Pacific.

About The Role

The Assistant Manager, Transformation will identify, design and deliver technology-enabled improvements across JEC. Working with business units, central functions such as Procurement, Finance and IT and external technology partners, the role will turn business pain points into practical solutions, including process automation, AI use cases, data analytics and digital tools. These solutions should improve efficiency, control and visibility and deliver positive P&L impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and prioritise opportunities to transform business operation and central functions through automation, AI and digital tools across end-to-end process, such as source-to-pay process.
• Build business cases for each initiative, covering current-state pain points, expected benefits, effort, cost, risk and success measures, and recommend priorities to management.
• Lead or support end-to-end delivery of transformation initiatives, from problem definition, process mapping and solution design through pilot, rollout and benefits tracking.
• Design and deliver process automation solutions (e.g., Power Automate, RPA, workflow tools) to reduce manual work, cut cycle time and strengthen controls.
• Explore and pilot AI use cases in procurement, such as generative AI assistants (e.g., Microsoft Copilot), document and quotation extraction, spend classification, supplier and market intelligence, and contract clause review. Make sure use cases are practical, secure and compliant with company policies.
• Drive change management and user adoption through stakeholder engagement, training materials, user guides, communication and adoption tracking, so new tools and ways of working stick.
• Prepare clear, high-quality presentations, progress reports and management updates for senior leadership, steering committees and business units.
• Keep up with emerging technology, digital practices and AI developments, and share ideas that could keep business and central functions competitive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in business transformation, process improvement, digital or technology consulting, or procurement / supply chain transformation.
• Consulting experience with exposure to operations, procurement, finance or digital transformation projects is preferred. Good understanding of procurement processes is a plus.
• Proven project management skills, including planning, milestone tracking, risk and issue management, and coordinating multiple stakeholders. PMP, PRINCE2, Agile or Lean Six Sigma certification is an advantage.
• Hands‑on experience with process automation, AI tools, workflow tools or data analytics. Experience with Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI), RPA, Microsoft Copilot or similar is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills, stakeholder management and influencing skills, with a proactive and curious mindset and comfort working in a changing environment.
• Excellent presentation, reporting and storytelling skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with senior management and non-technical users.
• Good command of English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua), proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience with ERP or procurement systems preferred.

About JEC

Jardine Engineering Corporation (JEC) is a leading provider of engineering services, sourcing & contracting expertise, delivering engineering excellence for over a century.

JEC enables customers to operate their facilities at world-class standards by providing the contracting expertise to design, supply and install building and specialised processes; facility operation and management; asset enhancement and energy management; and the sourcing of electrical and mechanical equipment and architectural fixtures.

JEC is headquartered in Hong Kong and operates throughout Asia. JEC operates joint venture businesses in Hong Kong and Thailand with Trane, one of the world leaders in air-conditioning systems, services and solutions.

JEC is a member of Jardine Matheson.

About Central Services

JEC's Central Services teams play a pivotal role in driving business success and enabling engineering excellence across the JEC Group. Our professionals help shape strategy, optimise operations, strengthen governance and support sustainable growth. Their contributions influence every stage of the employee, customer, and project journey—driving innovation, enhancing operational performance, and creating lasting value for the business. Together, they provide the foundation that empowers our people, projects, and customers to thrive.

Benefits

We offer attractive salary and fringe benefits package to the successful candidate.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the company's personal data policies, a copy of which will be provided immediately upon request.