Senior Manager - Strategy - APAC

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Manager for our Transformation Execution team to lead critical business transformation projects throughout the APAC region. Reporting to the Senior Director of Strategy and Transformation, this role collaborates with senior regional executives to convert strategic priorities into actionable, effective initiatives. The incumbent will oversee the entire transformation lifecycle—from initial concept through execution and adoption—while also developing organizational frameworks, processes, governance structures, and performance metrics to ensure lasting change.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transformation activities, including request intake, prioritization, delivery management, and ensuring lasting implementation.
• Evaluate new transformation proposals by clarifying business challenges and assessing potential impacts before advancing projects.
• Partner with senior leadership to translate strategic priorities into concrete, actionable work plans.
• Develop practical solutions spanning organizational design, processes, governance, working methods, and key performance indicators.
• Identify critical dependencies, potential risks, obstacles, and decisions required to maintain project momentum.
• Facilitate project mobilization by defining milestones, timelines, responsibilities, and delivery rhythms.
• Monitor progress of multiple transformation streams and regularly report updates to leadership.
• Create clear analyses, presentations, decision documents, and progress reports for senior leadership discussions.
• Promptly escalate stalled or high-risk projects with informed recommendations for resolution.
• Document successful practices and develop standardized playbooks to foster continuous regional improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in strategy, business transformation, process improvement, or operating model development, including at least 2 years in management consulting.
• A bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline is required; an MBA or master’s degree is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities capable of deconstructing complex challenges into feasible solutions.
• Adaptability to fast-paced, ambiguous environments with rapidly changing priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, challenge, and influence senior stakeholders confidently.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, including experience creating business cases, leadership presentations, reports, and strategic plans.

About DP World

DP World is transforming global trade by enhancing lives worldwide through innovative supply chain infrastructure. With operations spanning six continents and more than 115,000 employees, DP World integrates global reach with local expertise to offer ports, terminals, marine services, logistics, and technology solutions. In the Asia Pacific region, DP World employs over 15,000 personnel across 22 countries, managing 17 ports and terminals alongside comprehensive supply chain offerings to connect the region globally.

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