Transformation Director ASEANA

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Transformation Director to lead high-impact business and digital transformation initiatives across the Allegion ASEANA region. The Transformation Director will act as a trusted advisor to local management teams and APAC senior executives, shaping and executing long-termtransformation roadmaps that align with the ASEANA long-range plan. This senior, hands-on leader will define target operating models, govern the transition from As‑Is to To‑Be, manage cross-functional programs, mitigate risks, and develop regional capabilities to ensure sustainable growth.

Primary Responsibilities:

Strategy & assessment

· Lead comprehensive As‑Is assessments across regional businesses, processes, systems and capabilities; define To‑Be operating and business models aligned to ASEANA strategy (e.g. Commercial electronic access control strategy, solutions for key target verticals, whole-of-doorsolutions with door partners, etc)

· Translate regional and country strategy into clear, measurable transformation objectives and multi-year roadmaps.

Program design & delivery

· Define, prioritize and drive end‑to‑end transformation programs (business model change, process redesign, digital enablement, CRM/Customer Portal, supply chain and commercial transformation).

· Establish program governance, delivery milestones, KPIs, benefits realization plans and reporting cadence.

· Track progress, budgets and risks across multiple workstreams; ensure timely delivery of transformation milestones and agreed benefits.

Stakeholder engagement & governance

· Act as the primary liaison between ASEANA local leadership and APAC/global HQ stakeholders; secure alignment and executive sponsorship.

· Present transformation plans, status updates and business cases to senior leadership and steering committees.

· Build and run a robust governance framework.

Cross‑functional coordination

· Work closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, Product Management, HR, IT and Supply Chain to ensure integrated solutions and minimize business disruption.

· Coordinate with external vendors, system integrators and consultants where required; manage vendor performance and contractual deliverables.

Performance measurement & continuous improvement

· Define and monitor transformation KPIs (e.g. cost savings, revenue uplift, process cycle times, digital adoption) and ensure benefits are tracked and realized.

· Capture lessons learned and institutionalize best practices for repeatable, scalable transformation across countries.

3. Job Knowledge/Technical Skills/Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Information Systems or related field. MBA preferred.

· Minimum 10–15 years’ progressive experience in transformation, program management, management consulting or senior operational roles, with demonstrable experience leading large, cross‑countrytransformation programs in Asia.

· Proven track record delivering business change across digital, operational and organizational domains (ERP/CRM rollouts, process redesign, commercial transformation).

· Strong commercial acumen and capability to build business cases, manage P&L impact and quantify benefits.

· Excellent stakeholder management, influencing andexecutive‑level presentation skills.

· Deep experience in program governance, risk management, and benefits realization.

· Comfortable working in a matrixed environment across multiple countries.

4. Key Competencies & Skills

· Strategic thinking and operational execution balance.

· Strong leadership, coaching and team development skills.

· Data-driven decision making, comfort with analytics and KPIs.

· Effective communicator with cross-cultural sensitivity.

· Vendor and budget management experience.

· High resilience, adaptability and bias for action.