The APAC Strategic Projects Manager and SAPAC Capex PMO role is created to bridge strategic intent into execution: shaping and de-risking highly strategic but lower-maturity initiatives (clarifying scope, building the delivery model, aligning stakeholders, preparing governance, and quantifying value), and then transitioning them into country-led execution once the program is “execution-ready”. This prevents fragmentation across CBUs, accelerates decision-making, and secures benefit realization across the zone.

Key responsibilities (what success looks like)

1) Run the APAC Ops strategic and SAPAC Capex portfolio (Zone PMO)

• Establish and operate the CAPEX/Investment side of the APAC portfolio governance cadence (monthly/quarterly rhythms) with clear inputs/outputs, escalation rules, and decision packs.
• Maintain a single source of truth for the SAPAC Capex portfolios (scope, milestones, owners, dependencies, risks, benefits, decision log).
• Drive portfolio hygiene: stop / continue / reframe recommendations; eliminate “pet projects” and unmanaged initiatives.

2) Enable execution of zone-led strategic projects

• Lead PMO support for zone-led / cross-country transformation programs (high strategic value, multi-stakeholder, higher ambiguity).
• Build project structures: charters, workplans, governance, RAID, stakeholder map, and comms cadence.
• Ensure projects land with measurable 4C outcomes (value, service, cash, carbon) and auditable benefit tracking with Finance.

3) Consolidate and Animate with Finance the SAPAC CAR/CAPEX/CASHOUT plans:

• Cashout Forecasts
• Cashout adherence monthly with quarter commitment
• CAR Radar and preparation
• CFLOW single source of truth

4) Standardize project governance across Country Business Units

• Define and deploy a light APAC standard for project management (templates, stage gates, reporting, investment discipline) that works across very different CBUs.
• Coach/coordinate country project owners to improve on-time delivery, risk anticipation, and decision quality.

5) Create decision-grade narratives for the Ops Board / President

• Produce concise, executive-ready materials: portfolio dashboards, deep-dive one-pagers, issue-to-decision notes, and steering packs.
• Translate complex delivery realities into clear choices, trade-offs, and asks.

6) Build the project operating system (tools + data)

• Own the PMO toolset (e.g., SharePoint / PowerBI / planner tooling): ensure portfolio reporting is simple, consistent, and automation-friendly.
• Work with IT/Data as needed to improve data flows and reduce manual reporting load.

To be successful in this role, you will need…

The following technical skills and experience:

• Strong PMO / portfolio management experience in multi-country / matrix environments (Ops/Supply/Manufacturing strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to run governance cadences, drive action closure, and manage cross-functional dependencies.
• Solid understanding of value tracking (business cases, benefits realization, KPI design) in partnership with Finance.
• Ability to build clear executive narratives and decision packs (PowerPoint excellence is non-negotiable).
• Comfort with data-driven reporting and automation mindset (PowerBI / dashboarding familiarity is an advantage).

These soft skills:

• High ownership with hands-on execution; thrives in ambiguity.
• Strong stakeholder management: can influence without authority and handle conflicting priorities.
• Structured thinking, pragmatic problem-solving, and sharp prioritization.
• Confident communicator with senior leadership; concise, calm, and outcome-focused.
• Comfortable with APAC travel when needed (limited but purposeful).

Flexibility

Do things your way. At Danone Singapore, we believe that our teams work best when they are empowered to work flexibly – this is why our hybrid working policy allows you to agree the right balance of homeworking and office working, in line with yours and the team’s needs.

Focus on development – your way

With a suite of learning opportunities and a strong focus on in-role development, your line manager will work closely with you to help unlock your career ambitions within Danone. Working here you will enjoy a fast-paced, complex environment, which is packed with opportunities for the entrepreneurial spirit. You’ll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, such as evian, Dumex and Aptamil, and we absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself.

Our values

We live by our core ‘HOPE’ values – H is for Humanism, as people are at the heart of everything we do. O is for Openness, welcoming new ideas from the world we live in. P is for Proximity, as we believe that building close relationships leads to better understanding and trust. E is for Enthusiasm, for those who are as passionate as we are about bringing health through food to as many people as possible.

Diversity and Inclusion is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA, representing our core values and beliefs. We embrace diversity as a driving force for positive change, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued.

Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU. For more information about Danone, our divisions and culture, please visit careers.danone.com.

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