Middle Office Solution Manager APAC

The Adecco Group is seeking an experienced APAC Middle Office Solution Manager based at Malaysia to drive operational excellence and deliver MO digital solutions across the APAC region . If you bring strong solution management experience and a regional mindset we invite you to apply !

Role Summary

The APAC Middle Office Solutions Manager is a senior managerial role responsible for the end-to-end leadership governance and delivery of Middle Office digital solutions across all APAC markets. The role requires a highly capable project and program leader who can oversee the full lifecycle of complex regional initiatives from strategy and solution design through implementation integration operational stabilization and continuous improvement.

Acting as the regional owner of Middle Office solutions spanning Workforce Management Billing Associates HRMS and Payroll the manager ensures solutions are aligned with business outcomes scalable across markets and integrated seamlessly across platforms and functions. The role drives cross-functional collaboration enforces structured project management practices and ensures consistent delivery standards compliance and operational excellence across APAC.

Through strong leadership and governance the position establishes standardized regional processes improves operational efficiency and delivers reliable pay-bill outcomes while supporting the organizations digital transformation and modernization agenda.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Solution & Program Leadership

• Lead the complete lifecycle of Middle Office solution initiatives across APAC from concept business case and design through deployment and post-implementation stabilization.
• Apply structured project and program management methodologies to ensure predictable high-quality delivery.
• Coordinate cross-country implementation plans and manage regional delivery timelines risks and dependencies.
• Ensure solutions address upstream and downstream impacts across business functions and markets.

Regional Solution Strategy & Product Ownership

• Own and manage the APAC Middle Office solution roadmap covering Workforce Management Billing Associates HRMS Payroll and etc.
• Drive alignment between regional business priorities and global technology strategy.
• Lead initiatives focused on modernization automation and digital transformation.
• Balance regional standardization with local regulatory and operational requirements.

Requirements Management & End-to-End Process Design

• Lead regional requirements gathering and process blueprinting activities.
• Define scalable standardized workflows that consider the full operational lifecycle from time capture to pay-bill outcomes.
• Facilitate cross-functional design workshops to ensure solutions are practical integrated and future-ready.

Delivery Execution & Integration Oversight

• Translate business requirements into structured solution specifications and delivery plans.
• Partner with IT vendors and country teams to execute implementations and enhancements.
• Lead regional testing strategy UAT coordination and multi-market deployments.
• Oversee change management release planning and solution adoption initiatives.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Establish regional process governance and performance standards.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual intervention and improve data accuracy through automation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency quality and user experience.

Regional Stakeholder & Vendor Leadership

• Serve as the central APAC liaison across operations finance HR payroll and compliance teams.
• Lead stakeholder alignment to ensure solutions meet regional and local business needs.
• Manage vendor relationships delivery performance and roadmap coordination.

Governance Risk & Compliance Management

• Ensure solutions comply with APAC labour laws payroll/tax regulations and data privacy standards.
• Maintain strong governance over system configurations changes and release controls.
• Support internal and external audit activities through structured controls and documentation.

Performance Management & Delivery Outcomes

• Monitor solution performance adoption rates and operational metrics across markets.
• Lead regional governance forums reviewing KPIs related to pay accuracy billing efficiency and process adherence.
• Drive corrective actions and improvement programs based on data insights

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in IT HR Systems Business or related field.
• 12 years experience leading technology or operational transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing regional or multi-country programs in APAC.
• Background in workforce solutions or staffing operations preferred.

Technical & Delivery Skills

• Proven project/program management experience delivering complex end-to-end solutions.
• Strong understanding of HRMS payroll billing and workforce management platforms.
• Knowledge of pay/bill processes statutory compliance and time capture workflows.
• Experience overseeing system integrations APIs and middleware solutions.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong managerial and cross-functional leadership capability.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across cultures.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to manage organizational change and cross-country alignment.