Full Time Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives - Integration (Based in Kuala Lumpur) Jobs, in DKSH Federal Territory - Maukerja

About the Company

DKSH’s purpose is to enrich people’s lives. For 160 years, we have been marketing, selling, and distributing high-quality products and brands for multinational and Fortune 500 companies. Through our Business Units Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials, and Technology, we deliver sustainable growth for our partners. We contribute to improving the quality of life for our employees and people in the local communities in which we operate. Headquartered in Switzerland, DKSH is publicly listed and operates in 36 markets across Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. We employ over 28,000 specialists and produced net sales of CHF 11.1 billion in 2024.

About the Role:

Reporting into senior leadership, this role partners closely with executives to translate strategy into execution, ensure disciplined delivery of priority initiatives, and manage large-scale, cross-border programs that shape the future direction of the business.

You will operate at the intersection of strategy, execution, and stakeholder alignment—working across functions and geographies in a fast-paced, senior-facing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Executive Support

• Act as a trusted thought partner to a senior business leader on strategic and operational priorities
• Prepare structured analysis, executive briefs, and decision papers to support leadership decision-making
• Translate high-level strategy into clear priorities, initiatives, and execution roadmaps
• Drive progress across critical enterprise initiatives, ensuring alignment and accountability
• Shape executive communications, including leadership messages and senior forums

Project Management & Integration

• Lead and coordinate critical business initiatives, including post-merger or complex integration programs
• Define project structures, milestones, governance frameworks, and reporting cadence
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Operations, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams
• Track interdependencies, risks, and progress; proactively address issues to ensure on-time delivery

What We’re Looking For:

Experience & Background

• 10–15 years of relevant experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate development, PMO, or similar roles
• Proven track record leading enterprise-level, cross-functional programs
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in M&A integration, transformation, or complex change initiatives
• Strong exposure to senior stakeholder engagement and executive-level communication

Capabilities & Attributes

• Background in strategy or management consulting (corporate or top-tier firm preferred)
• Prior experience in a Chief of Staff or equivalent role supporting senior executives
• Familiarity with integration frameworks, PMO methodologies, and performance tracking tools (e.g. OKRs, RAID logs, dashboards)
• Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity within fast-moving, senior environments
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken)

Why DKSH?

• Global exposure with enterprise-level strategic and transformation initiatives
• Close partnership with senior leadership and meaningful influence on business direction
• High-visibility role with tangible impact on growth and integration outcomes
• Collaborative, purpose-driven environment with a long-term strategic outlook

If you are seeking a highly visible role focused on translating strategy into execution across functions and markets, this could be a compelling next step.

Apply now or reach out to Recruitment Team, for a conversation. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial confidential discussion.

*All qualified applicants will be considered based on skills, experience, and potential. Work authorisation will be subject to local regulations.

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