Global HR Systems Product Owner

Michael Page; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Global Product Owner for HR technology transformation. The role requires at least 10 years of product governance experience, with a focus on HR platforms such as SAP. Candidates must demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement skills, particularly at senior leadership levels. This position offers a competitive salary and long-term career development in a collaborative global environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Long-term career development

Collaborative global environment

Exposure to innovative HR systems

Qualifications

• 10+ years in product governance or ownership in global roles.
• Deep understanding of HR technology platforms.
• Advanced skills in stakeholder engagement, especially with senior leaders.
• Focus on usability and adoption across diverse employee populations.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and support change management.

Responsibilities

• Define product roadmap for HR technology platforms.
• Translate requirements into user-centric digital solutions.
• Prioritize releases based on business value and user feedback.
• Lead collaboration among HR, IT, and vendors.
• Monitor product performance and inform continuous improvements.

Skills

Product governance/ownership

Stakeholder engagement

User experience (UX/CX)

Data analysis

Change management

Tools

SAP

Case-management tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Define the product roadmap for HR technology platforms, ensuring alignment with business strategy, process excellence, and user experience goals.
• Translate business and functional requirements into scalable, user‑centric digital solutions in partnership with global process owners, IT, and regional stakeholders.
• Prioritize product releases and enhancements in partnership with functional consultants, based on business value, user feedback, and system capabilities.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration between People & Culture, IT, vendors, and regional teams to ensure successful delivery and adoption of HR system capabilities.
• Act as a strategic advisor and champion technology‑led transformation, driving innovation, simplification, and automation across the HR ecosystem.
• Monitor product performance and user experience, using data and feedback to inform continuous improvement and future releases.
• Manage vendor relationships and system lifecycle, ensuring platforms remain fit‑for‑purpose, secure, and compliant.
• Serve as the voice of the business in system design and delivery, ensuring technology solutions meet operational needs and strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• At least 10+ years in product governance/ownership under an OPEX function or in similar global roles.
• Deep understanding of various HR technology platforms, especially SAP and case‑management tools.
• Advanced stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, especially at senior leadership levels.
• Strong focus on user experience (UX/CX), usability, and adoption across diverse employee and manager populations.
• Proven ability to engage and influence cross‑functional teams, including IT, HR, vendors, and regional/global leaders.
• Skilled in using data and feedback to inform product decisions, measure impact, and drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to support change management efforts through clear communication, training, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in managing external technology partners and overseeing platform lifecycle, upgrades, and releases.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities to work in a collaborative and global environment.
• A permanent role offering long‑term career development.
• Exposure to innovative HR systems and processes within a large organization.

Attractive Remuneration Package. Opportunities to work in a Global Company.

Putting people at the heart of everything we do. That's our Purpose and it's at the heart of our business. Since our inception in 1976, we have continued to grow and build on existing strengths and ensuring we hold true to what we are famous for - People. Our global community of 9,000 recruiters live and breathe our core values: We continuously strive to Grow Connections, Earn trust, and ultimately - Make a Difference. At Michael Page, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants from all diverse backgrounds.

If you are passionate about driving HR technology transformations, this Global Product Owner role could be your next career step. Apply today!