Project & Change Management Leader

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal subsidies

Sports and wellness benefits

Premium coffee access

Career progression

Flexible allowances

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS in Malaysia seeks a Project & Change Management Leader on a 6‑ to 12‑month contract to drive the 50‑50‑100 program locally. You will own end‑to‑end delivery, timelines, milestones, and governance across global and local teams.

You will manage stakeholders, coordinate weekly and monthly governance, lead change management and training, and ensure data readiness and reporting. Fluency in English and strong communication are essential for success in a matrix, global context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• +5 years of experience in project management, procurement, or transformation roles.
• Experience in a global, matrix organization; English fluency is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end local implementation of the 50-50-100 program.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and milestones.
• Track progress against deliverables and deadlines.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks; drive mitigation actions.
• Coordinate governance routines with global and local stakeholders.
• Drive change management initiatives and training for go-live.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organizational skills

Ambiguity handling

Transformation experience

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Procurement tools

Job description

Project & Change Management Leader (6 months - 1 year contract)

Procurement Selangor Full-time Malaysia

Job Description

Lead the successful local implementation of the 50-50-100 program by ensuring alignment, execution, governance, and adoption across global and local stakeholders.

1. Project Management & Execution

• Lead the end-to-end local implementation of the 50-50-100 program
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and milestones
• Track progress against key deliverables and ensure adherence to deadlines
• Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, and drive mitigation actions
• Ensure all project activities are aligned with global standards and guidelines

2. Stakeholder Management & Governance

• Act as an embedded member of the 50-50-100 program team and the primary liaison between Global Procurement, local teams, and external partners (e.g., Infosys), ensuring two-way alignment and timely issue resolution
• Identify, map, and actively manage all local stakeholders impacted by the program (Procurement, Finance, IT, Business Units, approvers, requesters, etc.), ensuring they are engaged, involved, and informed throughout the implementation
• Collect, consolidate, and validate local requirements, risks, decisions, and approvals; ensure outcomes are documented and communicated back to both local and global stakeholders
• Coordinate and facilitate alignment meetings with global and local stakeholders
• Ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes
• Prepare and lead governance routines (weekly/monthly reviews, steering committees)

3. Communication & Alignment

• Drive clear and structured communication across all stakeholders
• Translate global guidelines into actionable plans for the APAC organization
• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete flow of information and required inputs between global and local teams
• Communicate project status, decisions, risks, and next steps to leadership

4. Performance Tracking & Reporting

• Monitor project KPIs, milestones, and deliverables
• Develop and maintain dashboards and status reports
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership (local and global)
• Ensure transparency on progress, challenges, and outcomes

5. Change Management & Go-Live Support

• Support and coordinate go‑live planning and execution
• Own and drive change management initiatives (impact assessment, stakeholder engagement, communications, adoption) to ensure sustained adoption of new processes and tools
• Identify impacts on stakeholders and define mitigation and engagement plans
• Define and coordinate the training approach (training needs analysis, materials, train‑the‑trainer and/or end‑user sessions), and execute readiness assessments before go‑live
• Actively manage resistance and ensure smooth transition to new operating model

6. Process & Data Readiness

• Ensure required local inputs (data, supplier information, master data, process definitions, local requirements) are collected, validated, and delivered on time to support configuration and go‑live readiness
• Support validation of category allocation, sourcing flows, and system configurations
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and completeness
• Local implementation roadmap and execution plan
• Governance structure and meeting cadence
• Status reports and dashboards
• Risk and mitigation tracking
• Go‑live readiness plan
• Change management and communication plan
• Local stakeholder map and engagement plan (including communication cadence and key messages)
• Training plan and supporting materials (including role‑based guidance for requesters/approvers and local support model)

Qualifications

Are you bursting with fresh ideas and a hunger for learning? We want you!

Here’s what we’re looking for:

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
• +5 years of experience in project management, procurement, or transformation roles
• Experience working in a global, matrix organization
• Experience with digital tools and/or procurement transformation is a plus
• Fluency in English (mandatory)
• Stakeholder management across multiple levels (local & global)
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity
• Strong organizational and coordination capabilities
• Experience with transformation programs or outsourcing initiatives (preferred)
• Knowledge of procurement processes and tools (preferred)

Success Criteria

• Successful and timely implementation of the 50-50-100 program in APAC
• Strong alignment between global and local stakeholders
• High adoption of new processes and tools post go‑live
• Transparent and structured governance and communication
• Effective risk mitigation and issue resolution

Benefits

• A vibrant, forward‑thinking, and collaborative work environment
• Strong career progression and development opportunities
• Attractive allowances designed to support your lifestyle
• Meal subsidies — because great ideas start with great fuel
• Sports and wellness benefits to keep you energized
• Unlimited access to premium coffee & tea — become your own Barista!