Assistant Vice President - MTDC Academy

Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC); Serdang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MTDC is seeking an experienced Assistant Vice President - MTDC Academy to lead strategic training ecosystems and talent development initiatives in Malaysia's technology sector. You will shape programme strategy, partnerships, and funding opportunities to strengthen the nation’s talent pipeline.

You will oversee end-to-end delivery, stakeholder engagement, and brand positioning for MTDC Academy, driving revenue growth and sustainable impact through collaboration with ministries, universities,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management, TVET, business, entrepreneurship or related field (Master’s an advantage).
• Minimum 10 years in TVET, training development, and entrepreneurship, incl. 5 years in mid-management.
• Strong experience in business development, stakeholder engagement, and partnership monetisation.
• Proven track record in proposal development and securing funded programmes.
• Strong commercial acumen: programme costing, pricing, financial viability.
• Wide network within training, TVET, and government ecosystem.
• Strong facilitation, coordination, and programme delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Networking & Ecosystem Development: engage stakeholders, develop partnerships, participate in events, and convert opportunities into funded programmes.
• Programme Implementation & Delivery Excellence: lead end-to-end training programmes, oversee onboarding, ensure quality and compliance, monitor KPIs and budgets.
• Brand Positioning & Market Visibility: audit brand, define MTDC Academy identity, develop content and expand reach.
• Business Development & Revenue Growth: manage pipeline across government and industry, lead proposals and monetise partnerships.

Skills

Strategic networking

Ecosystem development

Business development

Proposal development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Management/TVET/Business/Entrepreneurship

Job description

Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) - Serdang, Kedah

Are you passionate about developing future talent, building industry capability, and driving impactful training ecosystems? Join Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) as an Assistant Vice President - MTDC Academy and play a key role in strengthening Malaysia’s talent pipeline through strategic training, partnerships, and business development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Networking & Ecosystem Development

• Identify and engage key stakeholders including industry experts, ministries, agencies, universities, and training partners.
• Develop strategic partnerships to support programme delivery and capability building.
• Participate in networking events, conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Leverage LinkedIn and professional platforms to expand industry connections.
• Collaborate with ecosystem partners on joint initiatives and programmes.
• Continuously nurture relationships to ensure long-term collaboration and support.
• Convert network opportunities into funded programmes and strategic partnerships.
• Conduct studies on accreditation requirements and industry standards.
• Engage accrediting bodies and certification organisations aligned with programme goals.
• Develop documentation including syllabi, training materials, assessments, and evaluation frameworks.
• Ensure continuous quality assurance and compliance with accreditation standards.
• Provide capability development for trainers and internal teams.
• Promote programme accreditation and certification status to stakeholders.

3. Programme Implementation & Delivery Excellence

• Lead end-to-end execution of training and talent development programmes.
• Manage participant selection, onboarding, and engagement processes.
• Oversee professional capacity-building and industry-aligned training delivery.
• Coordinate industry exposure, attachments, and workplace learning initiatives.
• Support employability and placement outcomes where applicable.
• Monitor KPIs, budgets, timelines, and programme performance.
• Ensure full compliance with governance, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
• Ensure cost efficiency and financial sustainability in programme delivery.

4. Brand Positioning & Market Visibility

• Conduct brand audits and identify improvement opportunities.
• Define and strengthen MTDC Academy’s brand identity and value proposition.
• Develop content and thought leadership initiatives to enhance visibility.
• Form strategic partnerships to expand reach and market influence.
• Convert visibility efforts into leads, partnerships, and programme opportunities.

5. Business Development & Revenue Growth

• Build and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities across government, industry, and institutions.
• Lead proposals, RFP/RFQ submissions, and strategic programme pitches.
• Establish and monetise partnerships with ministries, agencies, GLCs, corporates, and universities.
• Drive revenue generation and ensure sustainability of programme portfolio.
• Innovate programmes aligned with market needs and funding priorities.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management, TVET, Business, Entrepreneurship, or related field (Master’s is an advantage).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in TVET, training development, and entrepreneurship, including 5 years in a mid-management role.
• Strong experience in business development, stakeholder engagement, and partnership monetisation.
• Proven track record in proposal development and securing funded programmes.
• Strong commercial acumen (programme costing, pricing, financial viability).
• Wide network within training, TVET, and government ecosystem.
• Strong facilitation, coordination, and programme delivery skills.

Why MTDC?

At MTDC, we develop talent, strengthen industry capability, and build future-ready ecosystems for Malaysia’s technology sector. Join a mission-driven organisation committed to impactful training, innovation, and national development.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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