SEA Transformation Lead - Senior Project Manager

Publicis Re:Sources; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Re:Sources, serving Southeast Asia within Publicis Groupe, seeks a Transformation Senior Project Manager to lead regional SSC modernization across SEA markets, driving strategic initiatives, governance, and system improvements. The role partners with SSC leadership to deliver end-to-end integration, operating model evolution, and change enablement.

You will oversee acquisition integrations, program delivery, and stakeholder alignment, fostering cross-functional collaboration while

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of project management experience with regional exposure.
• ],

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end integration of newly acquired agencies into SSC operations - defining the target operating model, transition roadmap, governance, and value realisation plan.
• Lead the delivery of strategic transformation programmes aligned to SEA priorities, translating strategy into clear outcomes, milestones, and measurable benefits.
• Programme Governance and Delivery: Establish strong governance across workstreams (scope, risk, dependencies, budget, and timeline), ensuring disciplined execution and timely decisions.
• Operating Model and Change Enablement: Design and embed new ways of working across SSC and countries, driving adoption through structured change management, communications, and training.
• Senior Stakeholder Management: Influence and align regional and country leadership on scope, priorities, and trade-offs - securing sponsorship and resolving escalations quickly.
• Continuous Improvement and Scaling: Identify opportunities to expand SSC scope and standardise delivery, building repeatable playbooks that accelerate future integrations and transformations
• Proven project management and organizational skills
• She/he has had exposure to changing environments and has been a major contributor to them
• Strong ability to engage cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

University degree in Finance/Accounting/IT

Master’s degree (advantageous)

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Co-Pilot

Generative AI

MS Visio

MS Project

Job description

Publicis Re:Sources, serving Southeast Asia within Publicis Groupe, seeks a Transformation Senior Project Manager to lead regional SSC modernization across SEA markets, driving strategic initiatives, governance, and system improvements. The role partners with SSC leadership to deliver end-to-end integration, operating model evolution, and change enablement.

You will oversee acquisition integrations, program delivery, and stakeholder alignment, fostering cross-functional collaboration while