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Head of APAC jobs are open across technology, financial services, consumer goods, and professional services, from senior director to C-suite level, with specializations in market expansion, regional P&L ownership, and cross-functional team leadership. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Title: APAC Retail IT Project Manager
Department / Division: APAC IT
Immediate Supervisor: APAC Retail IT Program Manager
Scope
- Shanghai-based
- Occasional traveling within APAC (According to group’s travel guideline)
- Main interface parties: APAC Zone IT & BPO, APAC Country Retail IT & BPO, Global IT teams, 3rd party partners
- Drive Retail IT projects across APAC in accord with Retail strategy under the supervision of APAC Retail IT Program Manager, in collaboration with global, zone, and local teams.
- Liaise with business process owners to capture business needs, design most suitable solutions, and manage deliverables
- Lead Retail IT projects in close collaboration with all project members.
- Design and implement integrations of retail solutions in the group system landscape
- Manage and drive external vendors to deliver quality products
- Collaborate with global, zone, and local teams to ensure seamless integration in the group system landscape
- Drive external vendors to explore and deliver solutions by aligning with Group and Zone IT direction.
- Build solid working relationship with Retail team. Bridge business and IT to support APAC to expand retail growth
- Collaborate with various APAC Zone IT teams to deliver business value on cross-domain activities
Academic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in IT
Work Experience: 3-5 years in project management, system implementation and application support experience
Other Requirements:
- Strong system implementation and application support experience.
- Strong project planning and management skills to execute from project initiation to closure.
- Strong analytical and technical mind to review requests and balance the short and long-term approach to address needs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to understand business needs and explain solutions to stakeholders.
- "Can-do" attitude to drive results.
- Ability to collaborate in teams.
- Self-starter with high level of autonomy.
- Retail solution experience is an advantage.
- Hands-on experience in PMI project management methodologies. Using ServiceNow experience is an asset.
- ITIL certification is an advantage. ServiceNow experience is an asset.
- Proven project management experience. PMP qualification is an asset.
- Knowledge of retail business processes is highly preferred. Cosmetic/Beauty industry is a plus.
Job Title: APAC Retail IT Project Manager
Department / Division: APAC IT
Immediate Supervisor: APAC Retail IT Program Manager
Scope
- Shanghai-based
- Occasional traveling within APAC (According to group’s travel guideline)
- Main interface parties: APAC Zone IT & BPO, APAC Country Retail IT & BPO, Global IT teams, 3rd party partners
- Drive Retail IT projects across APAC in accord with Retail strategy under the supervision of APAC Retail IT Program Manager, in collaboration with global, zone, and local teams.
- Liaise with business process owners to capture business needs, design most suitable solutions, and manage deliverables
- Lead Retail IT projects in close collaboration with all project members.
- Design and implement integrations of retail solutions in the group system landscape
- Manage and drive external vendors to deliver quality products
- Collaborate with global, zone, and local teams to ensure seamless integration in the group system landscape
- Drive external vendors to explore and deliver solutions by aligning with Group and Zone IT direction.
- Build solid working relationship with Retail team. Bridge business and IT to support APAC to expand retail growth
- Collaborate with various APAC Zone IT teams to deliver business value on cross-domain activities
Academic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in IT
Work Experience: 3-5 years in project management, system implementation and application support experience
Other Requirements:
- Strong system implementation and application support experience.
- Strong project planning and management skills to execute from project initiation to closure.
- Strong analytical and technical mind to review requests and balance the short and long-term approach to address needs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to understand business needs and explain solutions to stakeholders.
- "Can-do" attitude to drive results.
- Ability to collaborate in teams.
- Self-starter with high level of autonomy.
- Retail solution experience is an advantage.
- Hands-on experience in PMI project management methodologies. Using ServiceNow experience is an asset.
- ITIL certification is an advantage. ServiceNow experience is an asset.
- Proven project management experience. PMP qualification is an asset.
- Knowledge of retail business processes is highly preferred. Cosmetic/Beauty industry is a plus.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Banking & Financial Services
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in head of APAC jobs.
- 10 or more years of regional leadership experience across multiple APAC markets
- Demonstrated P&L ownership and revenue accountability at a regional or multi-country level
- Experience building and scaling go-to-market teams across Southeast Asia, ANZ, or Greater China
- Fluency in English required, with Mandarin, Japanese, or Bahasa a frequent preference
- Bachelor's degree in business, international relations, or a related field, with an MBA commonly preferred
- Proficiency with enterprise CRM and business intelligence platforms for regional pipeline and performance reporting
Tips for Your Head of APAC Job Search
Quantify your regional revenue impact
Head of APAC roles demand proof of commercial outcomes, not just oversight. Replace vague scope statements with specific revenue growth, market entry wins, or team scale numbers from your previous regional leadership roles.
Align your resume to headquarters culture
Many head of APAC roles report to a U.S. or European HQ. Your resume should show you've successfully bridged local market execution with global corporate priorities, not just managed a regional team in isolation.
Target companies in active APAC expansion
Filter openings by companies that have recently announced market entries in Southeast Asia, Japan, or Australia. Joining at an expansion inflection point gives you far more leverage to shape the role and the region's direction.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head of apac openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a cross-cultural leadership narrative
Interviewers for head of APAC roles consistently probe how you've adapted management styles across different APAC markets. Build a concrete example for each major sub-region you've led, covering both wins and course corrections.
Negotiate scope before title in final rounds
Head of APAC mandates vary widely: some own P&L fully, others are regional sales leads with a broader title. Clarify budget authority, headcount control, and reporting lines before discussing compensation so you're negotiating the same role.
Head of APAC Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most head of apacs?
University of Virginia, Tesla, and Eikon Therapeutics are hiring the most head of apacs right now, with openings concentrated in California, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Technology and financial services companies account for the largest share of active postings.
How many head of apac jobs are remote?
About 79% of head of apac openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role's heavy reliance on in-person relationship building across markets means fully remote arrangements are less common than hybrid. Strategy, partnerships, and investor-facing sub-functions tend to offer the most location flexibility.
How do you become a head of apac?
Most heads of APAC move into the role after leading a country-level or sub-regional P&L, typically after several years managing cross-functional teams in at least two APAC markets. Building a record of market entry execution, revenue ownership, and senior stakeholder management within the region is more important than any single credential.
Can you get hired as a head of apac with little experience in the role?
It's possible if your experience is adjacent and your market knowledge is deep. Candidates coming from country manager, VP of sales APAC, or regional general manager roles are frequently considered for a first head of APAC position, especially at companies entering the region for the first time who value startup-style execution over pedigree.
What does the head of apac interview process look like?
Expect multiple rounds beginning with a recruiter screen, followed by interviews with the CEO or a C-suite sponsor, then deep-dive sessions with functional leaders in finance, sales, and product. A business plan or market entry case presentation is common in later rounds. The process often includes a conversation with a current or former regional leader at the company.
Where can I find and apply to head of apac jobs?
You can find and apply to head of apac jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your regional expertise and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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