Assistant Vice President – Business Transformation (Group PMO)

About the role

As an Assistant Vice President in Business Transformation within the Group PMO, you will drive the execution of strategic initiatives that shape the future of Shangri‑La’s global hospitality portfolio. Reporting to the SVP, Business Transformation, you will partner with senior leaders and functional teams to translate high‑level priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and rollout of the Group’s business transformation roadmap and strategic projects.
• Lead cross‑functional programmes from planning through implementation, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Establish and maintain PMO governance, project standards, reporting cadence, and performance tracking.
• Monitor project progress, risks, issues and dependencies, and drive timely escalation and resolution.
• Prepare executive‑level updates, dashboards and presentation materials for senior management and governance forums.
• Partner with business leaders and functional teams to improve processes, enhance efficiency and strengthen organisational effectiveness.
• Facilitate steering committee meetings, project reviews and decision‑making discussions.
• Promote project‑management best practices and support capability building across project teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance or a related discipline.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution capability and a practical, hands‑on approach.
• Solid experience in business transformation, programme management, PMO, consulting or strategic project delivery.
• Organised, analytical and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, able to turn complex information into concise executive updates.
• Business acumen, problem‑solving skills and a continuous‑improvement mindset.
• Professional proficiency in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Required skills

• Project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2 or Agile (advantageous).