Project Director, BCM, APAC

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Project Director to be directly responsible for executing strategic and complex projects, including major system migration and technology rollouts. This is a critical role, reporting to the Lead of Project Management and Training for APAC. You will serve as a project expert, driving operational excellence and successful project delivery from the front lines. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, ensuring every project is delivered with precision and a zero-failure mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support all operational project workstreams, steps, and deliverables, adhering to our established Contract Logistics Project Approach (CLPA).
• Directly manage the full project lifecycle for complex initiatives, from initiation and planning to implementation and handover.
• Conduct systematic Operation Project Health Checks to identify gaps and provide practical recommendations to local management.
• Spearhead turnaround projects on a case-by-case basis, working directly with operations teams to implement feasible solutions.
• Take ownership of the steps within the CLPA, ensuring all associated tools, templates, and standards are used effectively.

Operational & System Migration Analysis

• Conduct in-depth analysis of customer data and operations to identify suitable target areas for improvement across People, Systems, Processes, and Layout.
• Strategically plan and execute system migration and technology rollouts, including enterprise resource planning (ERP) and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Propose and implement data-driven improvements to optimize resources, systems, Material Handling Equipment (MHE), and material flow.
• Clearly define project scope and manage risks, deriving proactive corrective and preventive action plans.
• Develop and manage comprehensive change management plans to ensure seamless adoption of new systems and processes, minimizing business disruption.

Expert Guidance & Training

• Serve as a subject matter expert on project implementation, providing guidance and support to country-level teams to ensure compliance and best practices.
• Identify and close knowledge gaps by developing and facilitating effective training, particularly on CLPA and new system functionalities.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, mentoring teams to build project management and technical proficiency.

Required Skills & Experience

Over 10 years of hands-on experience in operational project management within the logistics and supply chain industry. Proven experience in managing implementation projects from start to finish, including project initiation, planning, execution, testing, and go-live. Demonstrated experience in leading large-scale system migration or technology rollout projects, such as WMS or ERP implementation. Strong and in-depth knowledge of warehouse solution design and supply chain network design. The ability to manage projects for various products, including cold chain, healthcare, high-tech, and FMCG. Strong analytical and change management skills with a good commercial and technical understanding of Contract Logistics. A PMP certification and experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies (Green or Black Belt) are highly preferred. A self-starter with a positive, problem-solving attitude who can work under minimal supervision and time pressure. Willingness to travel overseas on a project basis (>50%).