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Syed Amir Najam

Syed Amir Najam

Project / Program Manager
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Project Management Professional with over 11 years of experience in finance transformation, HR project management, and payroll. Expertise in SAP, payroll systems, and process optimization with a proven track record of delivering large-scale global and regional projects. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex global payroll transitions, focusing on upstream and downstream integrations to drive automation initiatives that enhance compliance, efficiency, and employee experience. Recognized for exceptional stakeholder management and analytical capabilities, effectively aligning people, processes, and technology to support corporate objectives.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages

Work History

Project Manager | Global Payroll Coordinator

Electrolux Group
12.2024 - Current
  • PMO Setup – Established a regional PMO framework for Regional People Services and Solutions, enabling effective monitoring and tracking of projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Continuous Improvement – Embedded CI culture in the regional team by promoting Electrolux Always Improve (EAI) certification; co-developed and co-owned a Global Operational Excellence/Automation and PMO log for visibility and governance.
  • Project Management – Leading regional and local projects following PMI methodology, including the ANZ payroll implementation project, ensuring stakeholder collaboration, risk management, and compliance.
  • Change Management – Designed and executed a comprehensive change management plan for the payroll project, aligned with stakeholder expectations.
  • Global Projects – Support and drive change management activities for global people initiatives.
  • Additional Responsibility – Global Payroll Coordinator (08/2025 – Present)
  • Driving global payroll and time and attendance initiatives, including payroll outsourcing programs and vendor clustering.
  • Overseeing the implementation of Time Off modules and process enhancements for standardization across multiple regions.
  • Acting as the central coordinator, ensuring alignment of the global payroll strategy with regional and local execution.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.

Global HR PMO (Global Transformation)

Orange Business
09.2023 - 12.2024
  • Directed a Global PMO for People Enablement & Growth (Orange Business Campus), overseeing transformation projects across 9 countries.
  • Designed and rolled out a budget management process integrating Finance & HR for tracking training costs.
  • Facilitated international workshops for organizational restructuring and new ways of working.
  • Introduced agile practices (Kanban, retrospectives, team rituals), embedding collaborative and scalable project delivery methods.

Project Manager (Regional Transformation)

Marsh McLennan Companies
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Managed a APAC-wide implementation of finance and operational transformation project, ensuring global-to-local alignment.
  • Collaborated with IT and business functions to prioritize accounting topics and execute end-to-end benchmark solutions.
  • Supported system design and provided guidance on transactional improvements, ensuring seamless adoption at the regional level.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.

Regional HR PMO

Orange Business
01.2022 - 04.2023
  • Delivered strategic HR transformation projects with regional and global impact.
  • Standardized communications and implemented new HR tools to improve process transparency and efficiency.
  • Acted as a single point of contact (SPOC) for HR sourcing and vendor management.

Finance Project Manager / PMO

Baker Hughes
02.2019 - 01.2022
  • Led finance transformation programs involving process & system migrations and shared services centralization.
  • Delivered migration projects with USD 200k cost savings.
  • Designed and implemented automation solutions (macros, RPA) reducing manual workload by 20+ hours/quarter.
  • Introduced digitization initiatives that enhanced global finance operations efficiency.

Operational Controllership Analyst

Baker Hughes, A GE Company
01.2018 - 04.2019

Tax Accountant

Schlumberger
03.2016 - 12.2017

Intercompany Accountant

Schlumberger
08.2014 - 03.2016

Education

MBA - Corporate Finance

University of Wales Trinity Saint David
United Kingdom
04.2001 -

BSc. (Hons) - Applied Accounting

Oxford Brookes University
United Kingdom
09.2013

Advanced Diploma - Accounting and Business

ACCA
United Kingdom
02.2013

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Certification

Project Management Professional - 2024

Hobbies

Hiking, Camping and Cooking for Friends & Family

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Salary Range

$45000/yr - $100000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany CultureWork-life balanceFlexible work hours

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malay
Upper intermediate (B2)
Urdu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Project Manager | Global Payroll Coordinator

Electrolux Group
12.2024 - Current

Global HR PMO (Global Transformation)

Orange Business
09.2023 - 12.2024

Project Manager (Regional Transformation)

Marsh McLennan Companies
04.2023 - 08.2023

Regional HR PMO

Orange Business
01.2022 - 04.2023

Finance Project Manager / PMO

Baker Hughes
02.2019 - 01.2022

Operational Controllership Analyst

Baker Hughes, A GE Company
01.2018 - 04.2019

Tax Accountant

Schlumberger
03.2016 - 12.2017

Intercompany Accountant

Schlumberger
08.2014 - 03.2016

MBA - Corporate Finance

University of Wales Trinity Saint David
04.2001 -

BSc. (Hons) - Applied Accounting

Oxford Brookes University

Advanced Diploma - Accounting and Business

ACCA

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