Senior Manager, Transformation & Project Governance

A leading financial institution in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Manager, Transformation and Project Governance to play a pivotal role in driving the success of its enterprise-wide transformation agenda.

Senior Manager, Transformation and Project Governance

The organisation values your collaborative spirit, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence, providing an inclusive environment where your expertise in governance and project oversight will be highly valued. Flexible working opportunities and a supportive leadership team ensure you can thrive both professionally and personally while making a meaningful impact on the future direction of the business.

• Play a central role in overseeing transformation initiatives by coordinating governance forums, preparing impactful reports, and supporting process improvements that drive organisational success.
• Work alongside knowledgeable professionals in a collaborative setting that encourages knowledge sharing, professional growth, and open communication across all levels of the business.
• Benefit from flexible working opportunities and a culture that prioritises employee wellbeing, continuous learning, and supportive leadership focused on your long-term development.

What you'll do:

Your ability to connect people together through clear communication channels will be vital in ensuring alignment across all initiatives.

• Prepare and coordinate materials for key governance forums such as the Transformation Committee, including agenda planning, deck consolidation, minutes drafting, and action tracking to ensure meetings are productive and outcomes are clearly documented.
• Maintain the accuracy of the Book of Work within the portfolio management tool (ClickUp), managing enhancements as needed to support evolving business requirements.
• Oversee governance calendars by tracking agenda items, actions, and decisions while ensuring timely follow-through on all commitments made during committee sessions.
• Foster strong relationships with workstream leads, project managers, finance, risk, and compliance teams to promote robust governance across all transformation initiatives.
• Serve as the primary point-of-contact for inquiries related to transformation governance processes and materials, providing clear guidance and support to internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate logistics for workshops, committee meetings, and governance training sessions to facilitate effective knowledge transfer and engagement across teams.
• Produce comprehensive portfolio dashboards, benefit tracking reports, and risk summaries with accuracy and consistency for senior management review.
• Draft, edit, and maintain governance documentation including policies, procedures, templates, and terms of reference to ensure clarity and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Consolidate updates from project leads into concise reports for senior management while maintaining central repositories for documentation to guarantee traceability.
• Assist with project tiering activities, change control requests, benefit tracking efforts, tool implementation, template rollouts, process improvements, risk tracking, issue escalation, assurance activities with Risk & Compliance partners, audit support tasks, administration of shared resources such as mailboxes or SharePoint sites/files, document quality monitoring, version control enforcement, and overall coordination across Transformation-related functions.

What you bring:

Above all else: your approachable manner makes you a trusted partner who brings people together around shared goals—helping everyone succeed collectively.

• 8–12 years’ experience in governance operations or project management office roles within technology or operations functions—ideally gained in financial services or related sectors where regulatory compliance is paramount.
• Exceptional writing skills demonstrated by preparing high-quality materials for senior management audiences including presentations, reports, policies or procedures.
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously while delivering work with meticulous attention to detail under pressure.
• Familiarity with transformation programmes or change management concepts along with practical exposure to full project lifecycles is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical mindset supported by critical thinking abilities—especially when it comes to risk identification/mitigation strategies or performance reporting aligned with strategic objectives.
• Highly organised approach combined with a solutions-oriented attitude that enables you to proactively address challenges before they escalate.
• Collaborative interpersonal style that fosters positive relationships across teams—ensuring information flows smoothly between stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel/Word/PowerPoint), MS SharePoint for document management/sharing purposes plus MS Teams for virtual collaboration.
• Experience supporting internal audit processes or regulatory engagements related to large-scale transformation portfolios would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement through adoption of new tools/templates/processes designed to enhance efficiency or compliance.

What sets this company apart:

With a proven track record of investing in both people development programmes and cutting-edge technology solutions—the organisation provides fertile ground for ambitious professionals seeking long-term career progression within a stable yet forward-thinking business context.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a significant impact on enterprise-wide transformation initiatives while advancing your career within an inclusive environment—this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next rewarding challenge awaits.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

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