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Project & Change Management Leader (6 months

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS · Selangor, Malaysia

Procurement / PurchasingSenior LevelExternal listingfull-time13 days ago

About The Role

Lead the successful local implementation of the 50-50-100 program by ensuring alignment, execution, governance, and adoption across global and local stakeholders.

  1. Project Management & Execution
  • Lead the end-to-end local implementation of the 50-50-100 program
  • Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and milestones
  • Track progress against key deliverables and ensure adherence to deadlines
  • Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, and drive mitigation actions
  • Ensure all project activities are aligned with global standards and guidelines
  1. Stakeholder Management & Governance
  • Act as an embedded member of the 50-50-100 program team and the primary liaison between Global Procurement, local teams, and external partners (e.g., Infosys), ensuring two-way alignment and timely issue resolution
  • Identify, map, and actively manage all local stakeholders impacted by the program (Procurement, Finance, IT, Business Units, approvers, requesters, etc.), ensuring they are engaged, involved, and informed throughout the implementation
  • Collect, consolidate, and validate local requirements, risks, decisions, and approvals; ensure outcomes are documented and communicated back to both local and global stakeholders
  • Coordinate and facilitate alignment meetings with global and local stakeholders
  • Ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes
  • Prepare and lead governance routines (weekly/monthly reviews, steering committees)
  1. Communication & Alignment
  • Drive clear and structured communication across all stakeholders
  • Translate global guidelines into actionable plans for the APAC organization
  • Ensure timely, accurate, and complete flow of information and required inputs between global and local teams
  • Communicate project status, decisions, risks, and next steps to leadership
  1. Performance Tracking & Reporting
  • Monitor project KPIs, milestones, and deliverables
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and status reports
  • Provide regular updates to senior leadership (local and global)
  • Ensure transparency on progress, challenges, and outcomes
  1. Change Management & Go-Live Support
  • Support and coordinate go-live planning and execution
  • Own and drive change management initiatives (impact assessment, stakeholder engagement, communications, adoption) to ensure sustained adoption of new processes and tools
  • Identify impacts on stakeholders and define mitigation and engagement plans
  • Define and coordinate the training approach (training needs analysis, materials, train-the-trainer and/or end-user sessions), and execute readiness assessments before go-live
  • Actively manage resistance and ensure smooth transition to new operating model
  1. Process & Data Readiness
  • Ensure required local inputs (data, supplier information, master data, process definitions, local requirements) are collected, validated, and delivered on time to support configuration and go-live readiness
  • Support validation of category allocation, sourcing flows, and system configurations
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and completeness

Key Deliverables

  • Local implementation roadmap and execution plan
  • Governance structure and meeting cadence
  • Status reports and dashboards
  • Risk and mitigation tracking
  • Go-live readiness plan
  • Change management and communication plan
  • Local stakeholder map and engagement plan (including communication cadence and key messages)
  • Training plan and supporting materials (including role-based guidance for requesters/approvers and local support model).
  • Are you bursting with fresh ideas and a hunger for learning? We want you!  
  • Here's what we're looking for: 
  • Education & Qualifications: 
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  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
  • +5 years of experience in project management, procurement, or transformation roles
  • Experience working in a global, matrix organization
  • Experience with digital tools and/or procurement transformation is a plus
  • Fluency in English (mandatory)

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong project management skills (planning, execution, tracking)
  • Stakeholder management across multiple levels (local & global)
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills
  • Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity
  • Strong organizational and coordination capabilities
  • Experience with transformation programs or outsourcing initiatives (preferred)
  • Knowledge of procurement processes and tools (preferred)

Success Criteria

  • Successful and timely implementation of the 50-50-100 program in APAC
  • Strong alignment between global and local stakeholders
  • High adoption of new processes and tools post go-live
  • Transparent and structured governance and communication
  • Effective risk mitigation and issue resolution
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  • Are you ready to  Unleash Your Possibility  within JDE Peet's?  
  • Ready to take your career to the next level? Join a global coffee & tea company where your ideas matter, your growth is prioritized, and your impact is real.

How to Apply

  • Submit your resume (in English) via LinkedIn or our careers site.
  • Our team will review your application and get back to you within  three weeks .
  • Selected candidates will be invited to complete an online assessment and attend at least one interview at our  Johor office .
  • Why JDE Peet’s?
  • We’re not just offering a job — we’re offering an experience. At JDE Peet’s, you’ll find a culture that inspires you to grow, innovate, and thrive.

What you can expect

  • ✨ A vibrant, forward-thinking, and collaborative work environment
  • 📊 Strong career progression and development opportunities
  • 🎉 Attractive allowances designed to support your lifestyle
  • 🍴 Meal subsidies — because great ideas start with great fuel
  • 🏃 Sports and wellness benefits to keep you energized
  • ☕ Unlimited access to premium coffee & tea — become your own Barista!

JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.

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