APAC Transformation Lead (Big 10 APAC Hub)

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking an APAC Transformation Leader to head the newly established APAC Transformation Function. The role bridges local country needs with global strategy, driving adoption and value across the Asia-Pacific region.

You will lead a regional portfolio, align priorities with country leadership and stakeholders, oversee governance, and apply practical judgment on technology options, including Microsoft 365 and Power Platform, in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of transformation, operational improvement, technology delivery or related strategic roles.
• Experience working regionally or multi-country with strong stakeholder management.
• Understanding of modern productivity/automation tools, especially Microsoft 365 and Power Platform.
• Experience leading governance, prioritization and delivery reporting across portfolios.
• Fluent in English; APAC language skills are a plus.
• Background in professional services or AI-enabled tools in risk-aware environments is advantageous.
• Coaching mindset, outcome-focused, capable of setting direction amid ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a regional portfolio of transformation initiatives across APAC.
• Align transformation priorities with country leadership and regional stakeholders.
• Support consistent, optimized ways of working while respecting local regulations.
• Evaluate technology options and shape requirements in a structured way.
• Build, coach, and lead the regional transformation team; promote reusable practices.

Skills

Transformation

Regional exposure

Tech acumen

Governance

English proficiency

AI readiness

Education

Bachelor Degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Power Platform

Job description

about the company

Randstad is exclusively partnering with a premier, globally recognized professional services network specializing in audit, tax, and advisory. Our client is deeply committed to fostering a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and employees are empowered to grow their careers through global opportunities and continuous learning.

We are currently searching for a visionary APAC Transformation Leader to spearhead their newly established APAC Transformation Function. This is a rare opportunity to create a massive impact by helping regional teams and clients improve how they operate—turning practical ideas and technology into tangible outcomes across the Asia-Pacific region.

about the role

The APAC Transformation Function is a regional team designed to make country-level transformation easier, smarter, and better connected. While individual countries remain accountable for their own priorities and delivery, this regional function provides a consistent way of working, a shared tool library, and a practical connection to the Global Transformation team.

Reporting directly to the APAC Regional Leadership, you will lead this function, focusing on initiatives where regional coordination avoids duplication, improves adoption, and maximizes business value. You will act as the crucial bridge between local country needs and global strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio Leadership & Delivery: Lead and manage a regional portfolio of transformation initiatives supporting various APAC countries and service lines. Provide clear direction, rigorous oversight, and accurate reporting on all transformation activities.

• Strategic Alignment & Stakeholder Management: Align transformation priorities with country leadership and relevant regional stakeholders. Act as the primary APAC interface to the Global Group Transformation function.

• Operational Excellence: Support consistent, optimized ways of working while respecting and adapting to local country requirements and regulations.

• Technology & Innovation: Contribute practical, commercially sound judgment on technology and solution options. Evaluate vendors and shape requirements in a structured way to solve complex business problems.

• Team Building & Culture: Build, coach, and lead the regional transformation team. Promote a culture of collaboration, ensuring reusable approaches and best practices are shared across the region.

Key Requirements

• Experience: 7+ years of proven experience in transformation, operational improvement, technology delivery, or related strategic roles.

• Regional Exposure: Strong track record working in a regional or multi-country matrix environment, demonstrating exceptional stakeholder management skills.

• Technical Acumen: Practical understanding of modern productivity and automation tools (specifically Microsoft 365 and Power Platform), with the ability to accurately assess feasibility and delivery impact.

• Project Governance: Extensive experience leading a portfolio of initiatives, including governance, prioritization, and delivery reporting. Ability to translate ambiguous business needs into achievable plans.

• Language Proficiency: Fluent in written and spoken English. Additional APAC language capabilities are a strong advantage.

• Advantageous Backgrounds: Prior experience in professional services (audit, tax, advisory, outsourcing) and experience delivering/adopting AI-enabled tools in a controlled, risk-aware environment will be highly regarded.

• Attributes: You must possess a coaching mindset, be highly outcome-focused (measuring success by adoption and actual benefits), and be comfortable setting direction in an environment of ambiguity.

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree