Strategic Projects Manager — HRMS & Digital Transformation

BDO International; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO International in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager/Manager – Corporate Office, Special Projects (Contract) to lead strategic improvements and an HRMS rollout across the firm. You will collaborate with the Executive Director, management, and external vendors to identify opportunities, design solutions, and drive adoption.

The role requires 3–6 years of project management and transformation experience, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• A recognised Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources, Information Systems, Project Management or related field.
• Minimum 3–6 years of relevant experience in project management, business operations, process improvement, system implementation, or digital transformation.
• Experience leading or supporting cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in HRMS, ERP, CRM, workflow automation or other enterprise system implementations is a plus.
• Familiarity with business process mapping, UAT, change management, and project documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and project tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support business improvement, system implementation, and digital transformation projects across the organisation.
• Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring successful execution and alignment with business priorities.
• Coordinate stakeholders across departments and external vendors to drive project progress and timely resolution of issues.
• Monitor project risks, dependencies, and outcomes, escalating key matters and providing regular updates to management.
• Gather and document business requirements, processes, and workflows to support effective project delivery.
• Oversee system implementation activities, including setup, data preparation, testing, deployment, and business readiness.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through process optimisation, automation, and digital solutions.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, SOPs, training materials, and implementation records.
• Support change management, user engagement, training, and communications to drive successful adoption.
• Ensure completed projects are fully documented, successfully transitioned to business owners, and deliver intended business outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Prioritisation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management/Information Systems

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Project tracking tools

Job description

BDO International in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager/Manager – Corporate Office, Special Projects (Contract) to lead strategic improvements and an HRMS rollout across the firm. You will collaborate with the Executive Director, management, and external vendors to identify opportunities, design solutions, and drive adoption.

The role requires 3–6 years of project management and transformation experience, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.