Project Manager - Talent Acquisition

Prudential Services Asia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Prudential Services Asia is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead HR transformation initiatives, including Performance Management redesign, Talent Acquisition and Job Architecture projects. You will ensure quality deliverables, manage risks, and collaborate with CoE, HR, and HR Tech teams to drive strategic alignment and timely outcomes.

You will organize governance forums such as Design Authority and SteerCo, oversee consultants, and promote standard project management practices across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years in project management, preferably HR-related.
• Proven experience with Talent Acquisition/Core HCM (Workday) is required.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and risk management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively.
• PMI/PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project management initiatives aligned with HR goals.
• Establish best practices for project frameworks and ensure standardization and efficiency.
• Monitor timelines and deliver outcomes on schedule; address delays promptly.
• Organize governance forums like Design Authority and SteerCo for strategic alignment on design and solution.
• Oversee consultant work, providing guidance and achieving high-quality deliverables.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies; manage stakeholder relationships.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across CoE, HR, and HR Tech; present status reports to leadership.

Skills

Project management

Workday Talent Acquisition/Core HCM

Quality control

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Workday Talent Acquisition/Core HCM

Job description

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.

Role Purpose

To act as a trusted partner in enabling HR to achieve strategic alignment and delivery excellence by leading the Performance Management and People Review Process Redesign, Talent Acquisition and Job Architecture projects. This role ensures quality control of deliverables, timely delivery of outcomes, risk mitigation, and effective stakeholder collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

one. Strategic Alignment & Delivery Excellence

• Develop and implement project management initiatives aligned with strategic HR goals.
• Establish best practices for project frameworks, ensuring standardization and efficiency.
• Monitor project timelines and ensure timely delivery of outcomes, addressing any delays or issues promptly.
• Organize and facilitate governance forums such as Design Authority and SteerCo to enable strategic alignment on design and solution.
• Serves as a specialist within own discipline, may lead functional teams/projects, works independently.

two. Consultant Management & Quality Control

• Oversee the work of the consultant supporting the project, providing guidance and direction as needed.
• Ensure all deliverables are reviewed from a quality control standpoint, maintaining high standards of accuracy and completeness.
• May manage professionals and has accountability for the performance and results of a team within the purview of the project

3. Risk Management & Mitigation

• Identify and raise risks associated with the project, developing and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate strong stakeholder management, engaging with CoE, HR, and HR Tech teams to ensure effective communication and collaboration.

4. Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

• Coordinate cross-functional teams across CoE, LBU HR, and HR Tech.
• Prepare and present project status reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with project management methodologies and best practices.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager, preferably in HR-related projects.
• Strong knowledge of Workday Talent Acquisition/Core HCM.
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and risk management.
• Strong quality control and attention to detail.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.

Skills

• Project management
• Workday Talent Acquisition/ Core HCM
• Quality control
• Risk management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Communication
• Collaboration

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with a focus on HR-related projects.
• Experience with Talent Acquisition/Core HCM is required.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.