ALign APAC Finance Project Manager

AIR LIQUIDE BUSINESS SERVICES SDN BHD; Selangor; On-site; MYR 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global gases and services company in Selangor is seeking a Project Manager to lead the ALign Finance project. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in finance, strong communication skills, and previous ERP deployment experience. This role involves strategic planning, team leadership, and executing complex finance processes under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in finance with some project management.
• Strong knowledge of finance and controls.
• Previous ERP deployment experience is preferred.
• Fluency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Finalize scope and objectives of the finance project.
• Build and lead the finance project team.
• Oversee data migration and quality assurance.
• Develop and implement the change management plan.

Skills

Finance and project management experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Job description

ALBS is an Air Liquide entity in Kuala Lumpur, bringing together APAC Business Service Centers (Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai) and two Global Functions (IT, Digital and Procurement). The goal is to boost efficiency and deliver outstanding performance with a strong focus on customer centricity.

The ALign Finance (FiCoPro) Project Manager reports directly to the APAC GBS Finance Director and functionally to the Group GBS Finance GPO. They lead the deployment of the ALign Finance core model and solution, ensuring standardization and automation of Finance processes with full integration across business units.

Job Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning and Project Monitoring

• Finalize Scope and Objectives
• Develop detailed Project Plan (discovery, design, development, testing, go‑live, post‑go‑live support), milestones, dependencies, and resource allocation.
• Budget and Resources Management

2. Team Leadership and Stakeholder Management

• Build the Finance Project Team (finance subject matter experts).
• Coordinate Cross‑Functional Teams (business, D&IT including external vendors).

3. Execution and Processes Oversight

• Process Design and Standardization, including regulatory localisation requirements and local systems beyond Finance.
• Data Migration Oversight
• Testing and Quality Assurance
• Go‑Live Coordination
• Hypercare and Stabilization
• Issue Resolution – escalating problems and ensuring timely resolution.
• Project Closure

4. Change Management and Communication

• Develop the Change Management Plan, including communicating the 'why' and benefits.
• Training and User Adoption.
• Ongoing Communication to the steering committee and all stakeholders, detailing progress, risks, and issues.

Are you a MATCH?

• 10+ years of experience in finance and some experience in project management.
• Strong working knowledge of finance and controls.
• Previous ERP deployment experience.
• Exposure to the Asian market.

• Experience collaborating with diverse departments and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across all levels of management and the organization.
• High level of initiative and a continuous desire to improve processes and performance.
• Organized, adaptable team player with a strong ability to multitask.
• Energetic and driven to execute under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Language Requirements

Fluency in English

About Air Liquide

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and health. Air Liquide operates in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 employees, serving >3.8 million customers and patients.

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively, and helps us innovate.