Senior Global Program Lead — Core Services & Transformation

RHB Group; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RHB Group is seeking a senior project/program leader to manage strategic initiatives across multiple countries. You will define objectives, timelines, budgets and resource needs while guiding cross-functional teams to deliver architectural changes and high-value solutions.

The role demands strong leadership, formal governance, risk management, and the ability to coordinate complex programs across regions. You will report progress to the Board and senior management and drive stakeholder alignment.

Responsibilities

• Manage new key strategic projects to meet project/program goals, including objectives, timelines, costs and resources.
• Initiate and set goals for the project/program; strategize directions/objectives aligned to business goals.
• Oversee strategic projects/programs spanning multiple countries in the region.
• Lead teams of subject matter experts to deliver architectural changes and technical solutions.
• Demonstrate strong leadership to plan, manage and implement large-scale, complex, high-cost projects with maximum value.
• Coordinate management of multiple related projects under a program-level initiative.
• Run and facilitate cross-functional projects/programs with large budgets and complexity.
• Manage interdependencies and risk, driving issue resolutions and seeking guidance as needed.
• Oversee all activities in the project/program lifecycle to meet time, budget and scope.
• Manage and monitor project/program budgets to ensure adherence to costs.
• Ensure project/program quality by embedding relevant quality processes.
• Establish and maintain risk management processes for projects/programs.
• Develop and execute efficient communication strategies with management layers.
• Build relationships with internal senior management and external vendors and suppliers; influence stakeholders.
• Plan staffing, recruitment, and sourcing aligned to project/program goals.
• Identify sourcing requirements, manage sourcing activities and align with goals.
• Oversee test management teams and contract discussions with suppliers.
• Provide leadership and performance guidance to staff within the team and project staff.
• Develop and socialize best practices for project-related tasks within the organisation.
• Establish governance, audit and risk matters during execution and report progress to stakeholders.

Job description

RHB Group is seeking a senior project/program leader to manage strategic initiatives across multiple countries. You will define objectives, timelines, budgets and resource needs while guiding cross-functional teams to deliver architectural changes and high-value solutions.

The role demands strong leadership, formal governance, risk management, and the ability to coordinate complex programs across regions. You will report progress to the Board and senior management and drive stakeholder alignment.