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Regional Talent Acquisition Manager / Global Capability Lead

IBM
Malaysia Posted 6 Nov 2026
FULL TIME
Excel
Talent Acquisition
Powerpoint
Human Resources
Recruiting
+9 more

Job Description

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is grounded in long-term client partnerships and close collaboration across the globe. You’ll collaborate with leading organizations across industries, helping them shape their future and advance their AI agenda. Backed by strategic partners and powered by robust IBM technology, you’ll have the resources to drive meaningful transformation and accelerate client outcomes. At IBM Consulting, curiosity drives success—you’ll be encouraged to challenge established practices, explore new approaches, and build innovative solutions that deliver tangible results. Our growth-and-empathy culture supports your long-term career development while recognizing and valuing your individual skills and experiences.

Talent & Transformation

In an era where progress is driven by people and experience—and where identifying and developing the right talent is essential—HR is a core engine of business growth. IBM Talent & Transformation helps companies worldwide reconfigure HR functions, including talent acquisition and talent development, to build the talent required for sustained growth.

The Talent Acquisition Optimization (TAO) group is part of IBM Talent & Transformation. We are a globally recognized partner providing recruitment, talent acquisition consulting, and employment branding solutions that transform how businesses attract talent in a highly competitive marketplace. For more than 30 years, we’ve applied deep expertise in global talent acquisition and business process improvement to redesign how skills are identified and recruited for our clients—delivering exceptional talent acquisition experiences.

Your Role And Responsibilities

These professionals provide operational management of the contractual relationship with the client, covering people, processes, and financials. The role ensures client needs are delivered in alignment with agreed SLAs and KPIs to maintain high levels of client engagement and satisfaction. You will serve as the overall owner for engagement, team development, and delivery performance—while driving service excellence. You should be experienced in forecasting, cost management, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), talent acquisition (TAO), talent models, business process improvement, work allocation and optimization. The position is focused on driving continuous improvement across all processes. You will be skilled at engaging and influencing senior stakeholders to meet contractual commitments using data, and you must be comfortable presenting to large groups. Requires skills in Talent Acquisition/HRO outsourcing, driving successful outcomes and operational improvements, commercial management, experience of SLAs and KPIs, and the ability to work effectively in a matrix environment.

Accountable for the service delivery to the assigned area of the account, delivering to client SLAs, monthly and quarterly business metrics

Partners with the Delivery Project Executive to ensure effective client stakeholder management

Consults with the Delivery Project Executive and client to identify enhancements

Accurately forecast revenue and cost and work to agreed budgets

Work in partnership with Recruitment Managers to ensure consistent delivery

Manage delivery team performance, professional development and engagement

Responsible for day-to-day management of Talent Acquisition Partners and Recruitment Specialists

Review and approve KPIs for performance and variable compensation

Develop and disseminate strategic insights from program status reports

Execute risk, quality and continuous improvement plans

Obtain high client satisfaction levels and positive NPS scores

Meet weekly, monthly and quarterly production goals and revenue targets

Participate in client update meetings and represent the service to stakeholders

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

At least 10 years experience in Staffing, Recruiting, or Human Resources for agency, in-house, and/or RPO in Asia Pacifi

At least 2 years experience in IT industry/Semiconductor

At least 4 years of experience managing recruitment teams delivering against SLAs, forecasts and budget

At least 4 years experience managing client relationships

Experience LinkedIn & Strong knowledge of the recruitment technology ecosystem (ATS, CRM, automation, AI, analytics).

Degree with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Proven consulting experience in process redesign, digital enablement, and change management.

Tri-lingual capability preferred (English, Chinese & Malay) highly preferred

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

Interpersonal Relationships

Influencing

Flexibility and Adaptability

Accuracy and Attention to Detail

Managing Multiple Priorities

Conflict Management

Effectiveness Measurement

Communication & Skilled at influencing senior stakeholders and leading cross-functional, global teams.
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