PR/097394 | Director (M&A / PMI Lead) APAC - Construction / Archtectual / Engineering

Your New Company A leading international project consulting and professional services group is expanding its presence across the Asia-Pacific region. With ambitious growth plans and a strong focus on operational excellence, the organization is seeking a senior regional leader to drive business integration, organizational alignment, and strategic transformation initiatives across multiple markets.

Your New Role As Director / Managing Director, Regional Strategy & Integration, you will be responsible for leading large-scale business integration and organizational transformation initiatives across the APAC region.

Working closely with senior leadership, you will establish scalable operating frameworks, drive governance and performance alignment, and build high-performing teams to support the company's regional growth ambitions. This is a highly visible leadership role for an executive who thrives in fast-paced, multi-country environments and has a proven track record of driving complex transformation programmes.

Key Responsibilities 1. Regional Strategy & Business Integration

• Lead the integration of newly established or acquired business operations across multiple markets.

• Develop and execute regional transformation roadmaps to achieve operational synergies and long-term growth objectives.

• Drive alignment of business processes, organizational structures, and strategic priorities across countries.​‌

   

2. Governance & Operational Excellence

• Establish regional governance frameworks, operating standards, and performance management systems.

• Implement best practices and standardized processes to improve operational effectiveness.

• Oversee organizational performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

3. Leadership & Organizational Development

• Build, develop, and lead regional management teams.

• Create strong organizational structures and succession plans to support future growth.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.

4. Strategic Planning & Stakeholder Management

• Partner with senior executives to translate strategic objectives into actionable business plans.

• Lead cross-functional and cross-border initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.

• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to improve business performance and organizational effectiveness.

5. Regional Expansion & Change Management

• Support regional expansion initiatives and business transformation programmes.

• Manage organizational change and ensure successful adoption across different markets and teams.

• Strengthen collaboration and alignment across diverse cultural and business environments.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in corporate strategy, business transformation, post-merger integration, organizational development, or related functions.

• Demonstrated success leading large-scale transformation or integration initiatives across multiple countries.

• Experience working within project-based, consulting, engineering, professional services, construction, infrastructure, or related industries is highly advantageous.

• Strong understanding of organizational design, governance, and operational excellence.

• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.

• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and leadership skills.

• Strong track record of building teams, driving change, and delivering measurable business outcomes.

• Comfortable operating in a dynamic and growth-oriented regional environment.