HR Project Manager – APAC HR PMO

The Walt Disney Company; Singapore; Remote; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international entertainment company seeks an HR Project Manager to lead and support complex HR initiatives across APAC. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of HR project management experience, demonstrating strong stakeholder management and communication skills. You will partner with regional teams to drive strategic programs and enhance operational effectiveness. This position involves leading cross-functional projects and supporting enterprise-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in HR project management or enterprise program delivery.
• Proven ability to lead regional initiatives with global alignment.
• Experience working across geographies and virtual teams.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts and influence through data.

Responsibilities

• Own and/or support delivery of HR programs aligned with APAC goals.
• Translate business needs into structured project plans.
• Lead cross-functional execution across HR, Finance, Legal, and Technology.
• Monitor and report on program health including milestones and risks.

Skills

HR project management

Stakeholder management

Strong communication skills

Planning skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

HR Project Manager – APAC HR PMO

Job ID 10129471 | Location Minato-ku, Japan / Seoul, South Korea | Business The Walt Disney Company (APAC) | Date posted Nov. 06, 2025

Job Summary

Role Summary: As HR Project Manager, you will lead or be part of a team supporting complex, high-impact HR initiatives across APAC and contribute to APAC and global transformation efforts. You will support APAC HR VP and partner with the APAC HRLT to drive strategic programs that enhance operational effectiveness, employee experience, and enterprise alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and/ or support delivery of regional and global HR programs aligned with APAC HRLT priorities and enterprise goals.
• Translate business needs into structured project plans, ensuring clear outcomes, timelines, and stakeholder alignment.
• Lead and/or support cross-functional execution across HR, Finance, Legal, and Technology, managing dependencies and driving accountability.
• Monitor and report on program health, including dashboards, milestones, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Champion process optimization, identifying inefficiencies and implementing scalable, data-driven solutions.
• Support APAC HRVP for relevant APAC consolidation, reporting and project mgt. needs

Examples of projects and bodies of work for this role:

• Leading cross-regional HR program management efforts, including project intake, operational enablement across APAC markets, tracking progress and deliverables plus ensuring alignment with global standards and balancing local nuances.
• Partnering with regional stakeholders to support enterprise-wide or APAC-wide initiatives in areas such as workforce planning, headcount mgt., talent program and HR Technology roll-outs
• Supporting organizational transitions through planning and execution for large-scale changes, including communication planning and tracking across multiple APAC countries.
• Contributing to the design and rollout of recognition, mentoring, and career development programs that enhance employee engagement and mobility.
• Engaging in strategic HR efforts involving compensation analysis, headcount planning, and digital experience enhancements to improve operational efficiency and employee satisfaction.

Additional Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed project documentation, including charters, roadmaps, trackers and executive updates.
• Conduct discovery and analysis to define scope, assess feasibility, and develop business cases.
• Develop and execute change management strategies to support adoption and sustainability.
• Communicate effectively across all levels, tailoring messaging for executive, regional, and functional audiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in HR project management, transformation, or enterprise program delivery.
• Proven ability to lead regional initiatives with global alignment.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and planning skills.
• Experience working across geographies and virtual teams.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts and influence through data and storytelling.

Preferred

• Experience supporting HRLT or enterprise-wide HR programs.
• Background in change management, Lean Six Sigma, or process improvement.
• Multi-country project scope or international experience.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Familiarity with Disney’s businesses and culture.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

About The Walt Disney Company (APAC):

For over 70 years, The Walt Disney Company has been entertaining consumers in Asia Pacific – and enriching people’s lives. Today’s consumer can discover new branded experiences in many ways and in many markets from Australia, New Zealand, Mainland China, Japan, Korea to Southeast Asia.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with The Walt Disney Company (Southeast Asia) , which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (APAC) .

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