APAC-Solution Manager / Product Owner (Middle Office)

The Adecco Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The Adecco Group in Malaysia seeks an experienced APAC Middle Office Solutions Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of Middle Office digital solutions across APAC, aligning technology with business outcomes. You will oversee governance, program management, and cross-functional delivery for Workforce Management, Billing, Associates HRMS and Payroll, driving automation and regional standardization.

This role requires strong leadership, regional mindset, and a track record of multi-country programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, HR Systems, Business or related field.
• 10+ years’ experience leading technology or operational transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing regional or multi-country programs in APAC.
• Background in workforce solutions or staffing operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Middle Office solution initiatives across APAC.
• Apply structured project and program management methodologies for high-quality delivery.
• Coordinate cross-country implementation plans and manage timelines, risks, and dependencies.
• Own and manage the APAC Middle Office solution roadmap across WFM, Billing, HRMS, and Payroll.
• Drive modernization, automation, and digital transformation while aligning with local regulatory requirements.

Skills

HRMS familiarity

Payroll systems

Cross-functional leadership

APAC regional delivery

Solution design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, HR Systems, Business

Tools

HRMS platforms

APIs & integrations

Job description

The Adecco Group is seeking an experienced APAC Middle Office Solution Manager based at Malaysia to drive operational excellence and deliver Middle Office digital solutions across the APAC region .

If you bring strong solution management experience and a regional mindset, we invite you to apply !

Role Summary

The APAC Middle Office Solutions Manager is a senior managerial role responsible for the end-to-end leadership, governance, and delivery of Middle Office digital solutions across all APAC markets. The role requires a highly capable project and program leader who can oversee the full lifecycle of complex regional initiatives from strategy and solution design through implementation, integration, operational stabilization, and continuous improvement.

Acting as the regional owner of Middle Office solutions spanning Workforce Management, Billing, Associates HRMS, and Payroll, the manager ensures solutions are aligned with business outcomes, scalable across markets, and integrated seamlessly across platforms and functions. The role drives cross-functional collaboration, enforces structured project management practices, and ensures consistent delivery standards, compliance, and operational excellence across APAC.

Through strong leadership and governance, the position establishes standardized regional processes, improves operational efficiency, and delivers reliable pay-bill outcomes while supporting the organization’s digital transformation and modernization agenda.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Solution & Program Leadership

• Lead the complete lifecycle of Middle Office solution initiatives across APAC from concept, business case, and design through deployment and post-implementation stabilization.
• Apply structured project and program management methodologies to ensure predictable, high-quality delivery.
• Coordinate cross-country implementation plans and manage regional delivery timelines, risks, and dependencies.
• Ensure solutions address upstream and downstream impacts across business functions and markets.
• Own and manage the APAC Middle Office solution roadmap covering Workforce Management, Billing, Associates HRMS, Payroll, and etc.
• Drive alignment between regional business priorities and global technology strategy.
• Lead initiatives focused on modernization, automation, and digital transformation.
• Balance regional standardization with local regulatory and operational requirements.

Requirements Management & End-to-End Process Design

• Lead regional requirements gathering and process blueprinting activities.
• Define scalable, standardized workflows that consider the full operational lifecycle from time capture to pay-bill outcomes.
• Facilitate cross-functional design workshops to ensure solutions are practical, integrated, and future-ready.

Delivery Execution & Integration Oversight

• Translate business requirements into structured solution specifications and delivery plans.
• Partner with IT, vendors, and country teams to execute implementations and enhancements.
• Lead regional testing strategy, UAT coordination, and multi-market deployments.
• Oversee change management, release planning, and solution adoption initiatives.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Establish regional process governance and performance standards.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual intervention and improve data accuracy through automation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, and user experience.

Regional Stakeholder & Vendor Leadership

• Serve as the central APAC liaison across operations, finance, HR, payroll, and compliance teams.
• Lead stakeholder alignment to ensure solutions meet regional and local business needs.
• Manage vendor relationships, delivery performance, and roadmap coordination.

Governance, Risk & Compliance Management

• Ensure solutions comply with APAC labour laws, payroll/tax regulations, and data privacy standards.
• Maintain strong governance over system configurations, changes, and release controls.
• Support internal and external audit activities through structured controls and documentation.

Performance Management & Delivery Outcomes

• Monitor solution performance, adoption rates, and operational metrics across markets.
• Lead regional governance forums reviewing KPIs related to pay accuracy, billing efficiency, and process adherence.
• Drive corrective actions and improvement programs based on data insights

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, HR Systems, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years’ experience leading technology or operational transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing regional or multi-country programs in APAC.
• Background in workforce solutions or staffing operations preferred.

Technical & Delivery Skills

• Strong understanding of HRMS, payroll, billing, and workforce management platforms.
• Knowledge of pay/bill processes, statutory compliance, and time capture workflows.
• Experience overseeing system integrations, APIs, and middleware solutions.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong managerial and cross-functional leadership capability.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across cultures.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to manage organizational change and cross-country alignment.