Regional IT Project Manager - Retail - short notice ~68K

About Us: • Renowned customer centric company with an international footprint • Dedicated to excellence in digital evolution • Vibrant and diverse global work environment

Key Duties:

• Lead end-to-end IT transformation projects across the APAC region, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with the US headquarters on project planning, resource allocation, and overall strategic direction to ensure global consistency and integration.
• Develop, maintain, and oversee detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables, adapting as necessary to changing priorities.
• Coordinate with regional teams across APAC to facilitate regional planning, delivery schedules, and local compliance requirements.
• Work with SMEs and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Partner with external vendors and IT service providers to manage project execution, vendor deliverables, and contractual obligations.
• Manage and lead cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration across different cultures and time zones.
• Monitor project progress, quality, and budget adherence; proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Ensure all projects adhere to quality standards, deadlines, and budget constraints.
• Effectively navigate the matrix organizational structure to align stakeholders and resources, driving project success.
• Facilitate clear and consistent stakeholder communication, including reporting to executive leadership and managing expectations across diverse regions.

Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT project management, preferably within a regional or global context.
• Proven track record managing large-scale IT transformation projects using Agile methodologies.
• Strong experience in project planning, resource management, and stakeholder engagement across multiple regions.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with international teams.
• Experience working in retail / customer centric industry
• Familiarity with regional APAC markets, cultural sensitivities, and local compliance requirements.
• Fluent in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin.