Title: Senior Manager Regional AI Transformation
Kuala Lumpur, MY, MY
We're looking for a dynamic leader to drive our AI-enabled transformation initiatives across multiple countries. You'll turn business challenges into smart AI solutions, guiding projects from start to finish and ensuring they make a real impact.
What You'll Do (General Responsibilities):
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Lead and manage complex AI transformation projects independently.
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Guide diverse teams, including in-house and external engineers, business leaders, and operations staff.
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Translate business problems into practical and scalable AI solutions.
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Oversee the entire AI project lifecycle, from initial concept to full-scale launch and handover to business teams.
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Manage international project rollouts, ensuring they meet local regulations and market needs.
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Lead large-scale deployments, maintaining business operations and encouraging adoption of new tools.
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Drive change management, engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.
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Communicate effectively and use strategic influence to implement change.
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Report project performance and return on investment (ROI) to Director and Executive-level stakeholders.
Your Leadership Role:
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Coordinate efforts with teams across different regions, functions, and business units.
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Build consensus and gain buy-in from various stakeholders.
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Coach and support your team members, including Assistant Managers and Analysts.
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Be a role model, fostering a culture of agility, growth, data-driven decisions, and teamwork.
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Support the hiring, onboarding, and skill development of your transformation team.
What You'll Bring (Job Requirements):
Skills & Knowledge:
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially for AI challenges.
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Proven ability to understand business needs and align AI solutions with commercial goals.
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Experience in Healthcare, Supply Chain, and/or Distribution industries.
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Deep expertise in program management and leading organizational change.
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Hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and scaling AI solutions.
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Solid understanding of process improvement, automation, and digital tools.
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Fluent in English.
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Proficient with Microsoft Office and project management tools.
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Familiarity with analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI) and AI platforms (e.g., Power Automate, PowerApps, Azure).
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Knowledge of development languages (C#, Python) is a plus.
Soft Skills:
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; great at engaging with people.
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Ability to prioritize and adapt quickly in rapidly changing environments.
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Resilient, results-focused, and comfortable navigating uncertain situations.
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An effective team player who thrives in diverse, multicultural settings.
Education:
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An MBA or Master’s degree in Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience:
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Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in transformation, consulting, or digital roles.
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At least 2 years of experience leading AI-enabled projects at a regional or global scale.
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A proven track record of successfully delivering, scaling, and handing over AI solutions to business teams.