Head Programme Management

Intellipro Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Head of Programme Management to lead transformative initiatives in customer onboarding and data management. This high-impact role requires 12–15+ years of programme or change management experience, preferably within the banking sector. You will establish frameworks, ensure alignment with strategic goals, and inspire a high-performing team. Strong influencing and communication skills are essential for engaging senior executives and cross-border teams, driving innovation and delivering future-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years in programme or change management, ideally within banking/financial services.
• Strong track record in leading large-scale transformation or programme management roles.
• Familiarity with modern data and technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of multi-year roadmap.
• Establish and govern programme management frameworks.
• Prepare status reports for senior management meetings.
• Drive execution discipline and risk management.
• Champion adoption of emerging technologies.

Skills

Programme management

Change management

Influencing skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Job description

Join one of Southeast Asia’s leading financial institutions, renowned for its innovation and regional presence. We are driving a bold transformation to become a truly data-driven organization. As Head of Programme Management, you will lead a multi-year strategic initiative that redefines customer onboarding, data management, and compliance across the region. This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll shape the future of banking through technology, data, and process excellence—working with senior executives and cross-border teams to deliver scalable, future-ready solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of multi-year roadmap
• Establish and govern programme management frameworks, ensuring delivery against scope, budget, timeline, and quality
• Tracking project deliverables and ensuring that they adhere to quality standards
• Preparing status reports by gathering, analysing and summarizing relevant information including Financials for senior management meetings
• Drive execution discipline, risk management, and timely escalation of issues
• Coordinating with cross discipline team members to make sure that all parties are on track with project requirements, deadlines, and schedules
• Champion adoption of emerging technologies, ensuring the programme remains fit for purpose, future-ready, and scalable
• Build, inspire, and lead a high-performing programme management team

2. Strategic & Regional Alignment

• Ensure delivery rollouts are aligned to the group's short, mid and long term strategy
• Engage cross discipline team C-suite leaders, business heads, multi-discipline team and technology teams across entities and cross border to ensure programme buy-in and adoption
• Act as the primary point of contact for programme governance

Requirements

• 12–15+ years in programme or change management, ideally within banking/financial services
• Strong track record in leading large-scale transformation or programme management roles
• Regional or multi-entity programme delivery experience preferred
• Familiarity with modern data and technology platforms
• Excellent influencing and communication skills with senior executives
• Resilient, proactive, and results-oriented
• Self-motivated, takes ownership with ability to prioritise, juggle among projects and follow through