Manager - People Strategy & Projects

Sime Darby Property; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in property development is seeking an HR Project Manager to enhance HR functions and execute key initiatives. The role involves managing cross-functional projects, ensuring timely execution, and reporting outcomes to senior leadership. Candidates should possess a degree in HR or a related field with at least 7 years of pertinent experience, showcasing a strong capability in project management and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in project management, transformation, or strategy.
• Passion for human resources balanced with organizational needs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR initiatives project across the company.
• Prepare project execution plans and align with the department's strategy.
• Monitor project progress and report to senior management on milestones.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Result-Oriented

Resilience

Independent Work

Education

Degree in Business/Finance/Management/Human Resources

Post-graduate/professional qualification in relevant areas

Job description

Job Purpose

• To assist the Head of People Strategy & Projects to ensure:
• Continuous improvement of the HR function within Sime Darby Property
• Plan and execute key HR/ people initiatives to support Sime Darby Property's strategic direction
• HR initiatives are being tracked to ensure timely delivery and execution
• Benefits realized/ uplifts arising from the completion of the project/ initiatives are being reported on a timely basis

Responsibilities

• Project Management for HR Initiatives (Company Wide & Within HR)
• Prepare project/ initiative execution plan and discuss with Head of People Strategy & Planning to ensure overall alignment to support the strategic direction of Sime Darby Property.
• Work with cross-functional teams and engage with various stakeholders to initiate, implement & conclude on the project/ initiatives to ensure seamless execution and delivery.
• Monitor and closely track the progress of the initiatives to ensure that the key milestones are achieved within designated timelines (and where applicable within budget) to ensure the completion and success of the project/ initiative execution plan.
• Track and report on the benefit realisation/ uplift/ impact arising from the project/ initiative to Group Management Committee ("GMC"), Board Committees or Board to ensure that efforts and resources invested in the project/ initiatives yields tangible/ meaningful results & benefit.

Note: Projects may cut across different function within HR:

• Talent Acquisition, HRBP & Engagement (Culture)
• People & Organisation Development
• Performance, Rewards & Analytics
• People Services & Admin

Management Reporting

• Gather and verify data for reporting purposes, ensuring accuracy and reliability
• Ensure that preparation of report to GMC, Board Committee or Board is accurate and on a timely basis
• Other Matters
• Undertake additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned by Head of People Strategy & Projects as necessary for the success of HR department/ company.

Requirements

• Degree in Business/ Finance/ Management/ Human Resources/ any relevant discipline related to the Job Description
• Relevant post-graduate/ professional qualification(s)/ Certification in areas related to this Job Description if applicable will be an added advantage
• Minimum 7 years of working experience in the areas of project management, transformation or strategy.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision. Result-oriented and resilient.
• Must have passion for human resources but is able to objectively balance it with the needs of the organisation.
• Must have a sense of urgency to deliver initiatives and project in accordance to the timeline to meet the company's strategic objectives.
• Experience in the property development, investment & asset management or leisure business segment is not required but will be an added advantage
• Experience in human resources will be an added advantage.
• A person who has the confidence and credibility to interact with different level stakeholders will be an added advantage.