Project & Change Management Leader (6 months - 1 year contract)

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

2. 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)

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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:

• 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

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.