Global Mobility - Program Manager

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm in Singapore is seeking a Global Mobility Leader to drive operational excellence in mobility services. You will manage vendor relationships, oversee program implementation, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment. Candidates should possess strong project management skills, excellent communication capabilities, and a global mindset. A decade of experience is preferred, with an MBA being ideal but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• 10+ years managing complex projects.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Experience with change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Mobility Program and team to optimize vendor performance.
• Drive stakeholder management and ensure project alignment.
• Oversee contract and vendor management processes.

Skills

Global mindset

Agility in managing unexpected events

Excellent communication skills

Contract negotiation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Sound decision-making

Time management

Change management experience

Teambuilding skills

Education

At least 10 years of experience in project management

MBA (ideal but not required)

Japanese language skills (ideal but not required)

Tools

AssignmentPro experience

Job description

Description

General Summary / Objectives:

As an integral member of Global Mobility Leadership, responsible for the strategic execution of Global Mobility’s operational and transformational objectives. Lead a team in maximizing Hitachi’s vendors and systems for a globally efficient and standardized delivery of mobility services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Mobility Program Management
  • Drive team to seek opportunities to consolidate vendors and streamline processes.
  • Accountable for implementation against transformational goals and objectives.
  • Identify risks and analyze ROI of projects.
  • Partner with Mobility CoE colleagues to assess current vendors for opportunities to optimize value and performance.
  • Collaborate with the technical team to identify and implement system and process enhancements that drive operational efficiency.
  • Support the creation and management of program surveys including feedback on vendors, systems, and processes.
  • Manage budgets and funding channels for various projects.
• Change Management and Stakeholder Management
  • Active business stakeholder involvement with Group Corporate (HQ Japan), Corporate RHQs, and Group Companies to ensure alignment, buy-in, and efficient execution.
  • Provide support in crafting and delivering informative presentations that effectively communicate key initiatives to internal stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with Mobility Leadership Team to strategize communication and implementation plans for global initiatives.
  • Support regional mobility teams with implementation and communication plans of global initiatives such as vendor implementations, systems onboarding, and assignment policy updates.
• Contract and Vendor Management
  • Manage and coordinate signatures for internal documents such as data transfer agreements and services agreements.
  • Manage global vendor agreements including but not limited to tax, immigration, relocation, systems, and consultants.
  • Ensure vendors deliver services in accordance with agreements.
  • Manage the RFI or RFP, as appropriate, including pre-work cost-benefit analyses, internal reviews of responses, Group Company collaborations, etc.
  • Manage internal and external staff augmentation agreements such as AssignmentPro Super Users (HR Digital).
  • AssignmentPro Super User team performance and support performance improvement initiatives.
  • Oversee storage and tracking of project documentation.

Position Requirements

• Must have global mindset.
• Must be agile and manage unexpected events.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Experience negotiating contract terms, commercials, and services.
• Ability to negotiate and influence.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and effectively in ambiguous and uncertain environments.
• Demonstrated sound decisions with minimal direction.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, and ability to prioritize projects.
• Experience with change management and be able to drive transformation with the team.
• Deep understanding of global mobility vendors is ideal.
• Extensive experience managing geographically and culturally diverse teams.
• Outstanding teambuilding skills and adept at conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of Hitachi Group and familiarity of internal stakeholders helpful but not required.

Education and other requirements

At least 10 years of experience managing and implementing increasingly complex projects. MBA ideal but not required. Japanese language ideal but not required. AssignmentPro experience helpful.

Supervisory Responsibility

Yes