Project Manager

Monroe Consulting Group; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive recruitment company is seeking a high-performing L&D Project Manager to join their APAC team in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves leading training programs across 11 countries, managing client relationships, and ensuring project delivery and operational excellence. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in Learning & Development with strong project management skills and the ability to communicate effectively across cultures.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in Learning & Development, either in-house or consultancy.
• Experience working with senior executives across APAC.
• Ability to thrive in structured MNC and dynamic startup settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead L&D programs across 11 APAC countries from planning through delivery.
• Manage client-trainer alignment meetings to clarify project objectives.
• Coordinate training logistics including scheduling and evaluations.
• Track attendance, collect feedback, and recommend process improvements.

Skills

Project management skills

Cross-cultural communication

Organised and detail-oriented

Tech-savvy

Agile and flexible

Experience across Asia Pacific

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Online collaboration tools

Job description

Executive recruitment company Monroe Consulting Group's Professional Service division is recruiting on behalf of a leading learning and development organization.

Job Summary: We are seeking a high-performing L&D Project Manager to join our APAC team in Kuala Lumpur. This role is more than just coordination; you will be the project lead for training programs across 11 countries in Asia Pacific, working directly with clients' HRBPs, senior business leaders, and trainers. You'll manage projects end-to-end, ensuring smooth delivery, operational excellence, and client satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities:

• Project & Client Management - Act as project lead for L&D programs across up to 11 APAC countries, from planning through delivery. Manage project timelines, weekly tracking, and ensure successful execution of client requests. Partner with clients' HRBPs and Business Leaders on post-sales training requests. Organise client-trainer alignment meetings to clarify objectives and expectations.

• Trainer & Vendor Management - Identify, assess, and engage trainers, consultants, and training providers to match client needs. Maintain strong relationships with trainers, ensuring smooth collaboration.

• Operations & Logistics - Coordinate training logistics: POs, scheduling, venues/virtual setup, participant lists, materials, and evaluations. Serve as the link between finance, HR, trainers, and clients for seamless execution. Provide virtual and occasional onsite support for training sessions across APAC.

• Quality & Reporting - Track attendance, collect and analyse participant feedback, and prepare post-training reports. Recommend process improvements to scale efficiency and consistency across countries.

Key Requirements:

• Proven project management skills - Across multiple stakeholders and deadlines.

• Strong cross-cultural communication - Able to work with senior executives across APAC.

• Highly organised and detail-oriented - Without losing sight of regional priorities.

• Tech-savvy - Strong MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and online collaboration tools.

• Agile and flexible - Able to thrive in both structured MNC and dynamic startup settings.

• Comfortable working across Asia Pacific and occasional Europe time zones

• 3-5 years in Learning & Development - In-house HR/L&D, or external training provider/consultancy (2-3 years regional).

• Experience in a regional or global scope - Within an MNC or large enterprise is strongly preferred.