APAC Project Manager, HR Operating Office

Job Description:

Dentsu is a global leader in integrated growth and transformation, driving sustainable solutions and innovation for some of the world's most influential brands. Founded in 1901, dentsu operates in approximately 120 countries with a team of approximately 68,000 employees, and boasts a network of world-class brands, including Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect, Merkle, and more. These brands, each with deep expertise in media, creativity, and digital, collaborate to deliver integrated growth solutions that create lasting, meaningful impact.

As we look toward the future, dentsu is focused on Innovating to impact—fostering collaboration, creativity, and cutting-edge technology to drive real, transformative change.

What your typical day will look like:

As the APAC Project Manager, HR Operating Office (HROO) you are the core member of the Global HROO Portfolio & Programs Team, as well as the APAC HROO. You will partner with regional colleagues, the HR Technology (Workday) team, change managers and other HR and business stakeholders across dentsu. You’ll provide change and business readiness support across continuous improvement change and agreed HR transformation initiatives, focusing on ensuring that changes are “globally enabled, locally activated.” You will be delivery focused, adept at picking up in-flight work, planning projects on our roadmap, managing senior stakeholders, and bringing greater delivery rigour to our HR function.

Core responsibilities include:

• Project & Change Management: Lead end-to-end project and program delivery including change, risk, and resource management, while ensuring alignment with governance frameworks.

• Requirements Gathering & Solution Design: Capture business requirements, collaborate with cross-functional teams to finalize functional solutions, and maintain up-to-date documentation.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Training: Work closely with Change & Adoption and key stakeholders (e.g., HRDs, People Services) to deliver training and ensure smooth implementation of changes.

• Governance & Technical Oversight: Ensure effective governance to mitigate risks, maintain APAC technical documentation, and drive continuous improvements across the HRE function.

A bit about you:

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience with solid knowledge of Workday Core HCM, project/change management processes, and related methodologies/tools.

• Proven ability to build strong relationships across global, matrixed environments; adaptable communication style and a team-oriented mindset.

• Experienced in driving APAC continuous improvement initiatives, with strengths in scheduling, risk/quality management, and outcome-focused problem solving.

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills; capable of creating clear documentation and presentations. Flexible, self-driven, and quick to adapt in fast-changing situations.

What’s in it for you :

• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change
• 3 whole company Wellness days off per year for you to switch off and take your day, your way
• Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University
• Be part of a global network that truly invests in recognising performance with via our Never Before Awards, and social impact, including having a clearly mapped path to becoming net zero.

Innovating to Impact:

At dentsu, our diverse and inclusive culture empowers our employees to bring their whole selves to work, fostering innovation and delivering better outcomes for our people, clients, and communities. This culture is key to driving sustainable, transformative results across the business.

We actively encourage applications from people with disabilities and from individuals of all ages, backgrounds, nationalities, and cultures. If you want to be part of a global network where opportunities are limitless, we look forward to welcoming you.

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