Social Science jobs in Malaysia

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Objectives of the Position

• Conceptualizing and managing service delivery optimization initiatives within Finance & Supply Chain Services Asia Pacific, by working closely with various stakeholders and teams.

Key Responsibilities

Policy Development and Implementation

• Lead and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
• Develop project plans, including scope, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to project goals and objectives.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive project success.

Coordination and Support

• Provide coordination and support to Vice President in the strategic initiatives.
• Assist in the development and execution of business strategies and plans.
• Conduct research and analysis to support decision-making processes.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other communication materials.

Stakeholder Management

• Support optimization of service relationships and service delivery satisfaction levels of regional stakeholders.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to align project objectives and ensure their engagement and support.
• Effectively communicate project updates and progress to stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement

• Drives region-specific process excellence improvement within guardrails set by global process.

Requirements

Education

• University degree, preferably in business administration, economics, finance, social science or related subjects.
• Professional certification in project management i.e. PMP Certification or similar.

Working Experience

• Minimum 6-7 years of project management experience with 3-4 years supervisory (project lead) experience, in an accounting or consulting firm.
• Strong entrepreneurial drive, leading teams to success.
• Profound knowledge of SAP and its processes as well as experience in implementation is of advantage.

Technical & Professional Knowledge

• Demonstrate strong customer focus.
• Strong skills in people management and development, effective communications and presentation, conflict management and strategic thinking.
• Excellent knowledge of project management processes and methods.
• Functional knowledge in Finance or Supply Chain.
• Some knowledge of ERP systems implementation methodology and other processes that are relevant for project implementation are of advantage.
• Excellent skills in using Microsoft applications, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Proficiency in any other Asian language is of advantage.