Global Project Management Specialist (PMO) - Supply Chain

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a Global Project Specialist to drive medium-budget, high-complexity transactional projects within the PMO. You will bridge global strategy and Asia Pacific execution, optimizing processes, managing resources, and aligning master data across regions.

This role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and at least 4 years in PMO or process optimization, with strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration across time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Minimum 4 years in project/change management, PMO or process optimization.
• Experience navigating high-complexity, cross-functional global setups.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and steer complex global projects for transactional processes with a PMO focus.
• Prioritize and harmonize activities across global, regional, and local sites.
• Identify strategic process requirements and handovers to Process Owners.
• Drive change management and align master data structures with strategy.
• Coordinate data validation and drive project closures before go-live.
• Prepare project status updates for executives and steering committees.
• Develop country-specific training materials to ensure regional readiness.

Skills

PMO leadership

Process optimization

Change management

Stakeholder management

Global collaboration

Supply chain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

about the company

On behalf of our client, a leading global enterprise, we are seeking a highly skilled Global Project Specialist to join their dynamic Project Management Office (PMO). This is a strategic role designed for a proactive professional who excels in process optimization, change management, and driving high-complexity transactional projects on a global scale.

about the job

As the Global Project Specialist, you will spearhead medium-budget, high-complexity process initiatives from the pilot phase through to full regional rollouts across the Asia Pacific and beyond. You will act as the critical bridge between global strategy and local execution, ensuring the seamless harmonization of supply chain operations, resource steering, and master data management.

• Lead and steer complex global projects for transactional processes, focusing heavily on PMO functions and resource allocation.
• Evaluate, prioritize, and harmonize project activities across global, regional, and local sites to ensure alignment with overarching business objectives.
• Identify strategic process requirements for all stakeholders and ensure structured handovers to the respective Process Owners.
• Drive content-focused change management, acting as the primary consultant for master data structures and strategic alignment.
• Coordinate rigorous data validation activities and lead cross-functional discussions to drive project closures prior to system go-lives.
• Prepare and present comprehensive project status updates to executive stakeholders and the project steering committee.
• Oversee the coordination and development of country-specific training materials (Handbooks) to ensure smooth regional communication and operational readiness.

about the manager/team

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of established experience in Project/Change Management, PMO, and Process Optimization (experience within the supply chain sector).
• Proven ability to navigate high-complexity, cross-functional global setups.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and consult effectively at various organizational levels.
• Flexibility to collaborate with global teams operating across North America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific time zones.