APAC Regional Project Lead – Innovation & Growth

JDE Peet's; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

JDE Peet’s in Malaysia is seeking a Regional Project Delivery Lead (Innovation) to drive APAC project execution across multiple growth initiatives. You will oversee APAC Project Delivery Managers and ensure timely, high-quality delivery of key initiatives.

The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, experience in FMCG, and a track record of leading large, complex programs across Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain and R&D in an APAC context.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• Must have: Culturally sensitive agility, Project & Process management experience, Business development experience or affinity, Broad understanding of Finance, Marketing, R&D, Operations, Sales, A minimum of 10 years relevant experience in Innovation and/or relevant business delivery preferably in the FMCG.
• Nice to have: Value Optimization/Productivity delivery experience, Portfolio Management and simplification experience, Global/Local experience, Experience in APAC region, Manufacturing Experience

Responsibilities

• Direct management of the APAC Project Delivery Managers across key programs (Innovation & Growth, Value Optimization, Manufacturing Network, Business Continuity and Quality & Compliance).
• Ensure on-time, and In Quality (OTIQ) delivery of all major projects to market across APAC.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to translate commercial opportunities into clear project scopes for start and delivery.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams (Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, R&D) on large renovation and value optimization initiatives.
• Establish a cross-functional APAC Project Lead network and community.
• Support the Regional PMO Lead with coordination, resource allocation and capability-building across APAC.

Skills

Culturally sensitive agility

Project & Process management

Business development

Cross-functional collaboration

10+ years FMCG experience

Education

Master’s degree preferred (Engineering/Business/Finance/Supply Chain)

Job description

JDE Peet’s in Malaysia is seeking a Regional Project Delivery Lead (Innovation) to drive APAC project execution across multiple growth initiatives. You will oversee APAC Project Delivery Managers and ensure timely, high-quality delivery of key initiatives.

The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, experience in FMCG, and a track record of leading large, complex programs across Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain and R&D in an APAC context.