APAC Regional Innovation Project Lead

Jdeprofessional; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

JDE Peet’s, now part of Keurig Dr Pepper, seeks a Regional Project Lead (Innovation) for APAC to drive high-impact projects across the Innovation & Growth and Value Optimization portfolios. The role leads APAC Project Delivery Managers, coordinating Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain and R&D to ensure timely and quality market delivery.

The position requires senior project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of managing complex initiatives across FMCG.

Qualifications

• Must have project & process management experience
• Business development experience or affinity
• Broad understanding of Finance, Marketing, R&D, Operations, and Sales
• APAC region experience is desirable
• Manufacturing experience is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Direct management of APAC Project Delivery Managers delivering key projects across Innovation & Growth, Value Optimization, Manufacturing Network, Business Continuity and Quality & Compliance.
• Ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of projects to market across all JDE programs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to translate growth opportunities into defined scope and sequential project starts.
• Lead integrated delivery of large renovation and productivity initiatives across multiple functions (Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, R&D).
• Establish a cross-functional APAC Project Lead network and community.
• Support the Regional PMO Lead with cross-program coordination, resource allocation, and scalable project management practices.

Skills

Project management

Process management

Business development

Finance understanding

Marketing understanding

R&D understanding

Operations understanding

Sales understanding

APAC region experience

Manufacturing experience

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

JDE Peet’s, now part of Keurig Dr Pepper, seeks a Regional Project Lead (Innovation) for APAC to drive high-impact projects across the Innovation & Growth and Value Optimization portfolios. The role leads APAC Project Delivery Managers, coordinating Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain and R&D to ensure timely and quality market delivery.

The position requires senior project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of managing complex initiatives across FMCG.