Product Safety Manager (Project Management)

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Objectives of the Position

This role serves as a Regional PMO Lead and key execution partner to the Head of Product Safety APAC, driving disciplined execution of strategic priorities across the region.

The incumbent will manage multiple cross-functional initiatives across Asia Pacific, ensuring strong governance, delivery discipline, and alignment across stakeholders. Acting as an extension of the Head of Unit, the role enforces milestone adherence, escalates risks with clear actions, and drives timely decision-making in a complex, matrix environment.

Key Responsibilities

Programme & Portfolio Management

• Lead and manage multiple strategic programmes across APAC


• Establish and drive PMO governance frameworks (prioritisation, reporting cadence, decision gates)


• Consolidate and manage portfolio view (milestones, dependencies, risks, resources)


• Ensure on-time, on-scope delivery of global and/or region initiatives


• Resolve cross-project dependencies and execution gaps

Strategic Execution Support

• Act as a trusted execution partner to the Head of Product Safety Asia Pacific


• Translate strategic priorities into clear execution roadmaps and milestones


• Prepare executive-level updates, briefings, and decision materials


• Drive follow-up and ensure closure of key action items across teams

Stakeholder Management & Governance

• Drive accountability across regional and global stakeholders


• Facilitate decision-making across functions and seniority levels


• Identify, escalate, and resolve risks, delays, and resource constraints

Project Governance, Reporting & Analytics

• Establish standardised dashboards (KPIs, milestones, risks)


• Lead regular programme reviews with leadership


• Ensure transparent, data-driven reporting and insights


• Track performance and identify continuous improvement opportunities

Change Management & Implementation

• Drive end-to-end change execution across APAC initiatives


• Ensure effective communication, training, and adoption of changes


• Support organisational transformations and operating model enhancements

Requirements

Education

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  University degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related science field

  
  

Working Experience

• At least 10 years in Programme management / PMO roles in a corporate environment


• Track record managing complex, cross-functional or global programmes


• Experience supporting senior leadership / executive stakeholders


• Strong exposure to governance frameworks and portfolio management

Technical & Professional Knowledge

• Knowledge of chemical regulations and product stewardship


• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capability


• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills in matrix organisations


• Experience with regulatory systems and data analytics tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI)


• Strong communication skills, including executive-level presentations

The BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur (BASF Asia-Pacific Service Centre Sdn Bhd) is strategically located in the capital city of Malaysia. Since its inception in 2005, the hub has expanded from 130 employees to over 1,300 employees currently and is expected to keep growing. As an ISO 9001:2005 certified organization, the Service Hub Kuala Lumpur is committed to delivering high quality expertise and services in finance, people, supply chain, EHSQ (environment, health, safety, quality), product safety and digital.

We take pride in providing our business services to BASF companies and affiliates across 20 markets in the Asia Pacific region and beyond. Moreover, we offer our services in 8 different languages to cater to the diverse needs of our stakeholders. Our focus on competency and technology-driven solutions allows us to consistently deliver exceptional services, thereby contributing to the success of our businesses. BASF also has two other regional hubs located in Berlin, Germany, and Montevideo, Uruguay, which cover the European and American regions.

BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur was recognized with nine prestigious awards in 2024, reflecting its commitment to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and empowering workplace. These awards include winning the title of Operational Excellence in HR at the GBS Asia Awards 2024, multiple accolades at the Life at Work Awards 2024, where the hub was recognized as First Runner-up for Workplace Excellence (International Organization) and CEO Champion (International Organization), as well as Second Runner-up for Best International Organization. The hub also won the title for Excellence in Learning Tech Advancement System and a Certificate of Excellence in Talent Management and Leadership at the HRD Awards 2024. Furthermore, the hub secured a Bronze Award for Excellence in Digital Transformation at the HR Excellence Awards 2024 and received a Bronze Award for Human Resources Impact and an Honorary Award for Creative Talent Management Impact at the SSON Impact Awards Asia 2024.