Corporate Development Manager

Protech Future System; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm located in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Corporate Development Manager to support strategic initiatives and project coordination. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in corporate planning. Responsibilities include evaluating investment opportunities and ensuring compliance with the Malaysia Digital (MD) framework. Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in corporate planning or business development.
• Experience with Malaysia Digital (MD) framework applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute corporate development strategies and strategic initiatives.
• Evaluate and coordinate new projects and investment opportunities.
• Support effective coordination and business planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

This role is primarily focused on corporate development and strategic support, which includes project coordination and selected compliance-related support functions as integral components of the role. The role involves supporting the maintenance of the Company's Malaysia Digital (MD) / MDEC framework status, and working closely with the Human Resources team to ensure continued compliance not only at the group or entity level, but also in respect of key IT and digital talent roles whose framework or eligibility status is material to the Company's MD standing.

Responsibilities

1. Execute and contribute to the Company’s corporate development and strategic initiatives by implementing instructions from management, assisting in the formulation and execution of business development plans, conducting research on industry trends, market opportunities, and the competitive landscape, and independently preparing objective analysis and structured recommendations to support strategic planning and decision-making.

2. Evaluate and coordinate the execution of new projects, partnerships, and investment opportunities in accordance with management direction, including analysis of return on investment (ROI), key risks, and cost-benefit considerations, as well as independently coordinating implementation, tracking progress, identifying issues, and providing transparent and timely updates to relevant stakeholders.

3. Work collaboratively across functions and with relevant internal stakeholders to support effective coordination, business planning, management reporting, and related analytical work, in accordance with management direction, while ensuring accurate, timely, and transparent communication of progress and outcomes.

4. Conduct and coordinate supplier and vendor research, evaluation, and project coordination activities where applicable, including initiatives involving business development, grants, incentives, or strategic projects, ensuring alignment with the Company’s objectives and providing clear, objective, and timely updates to relevant stakeholders.

5. Coordinate and support matters relating to MSC / MD / MDEC frameworks, including framework status matters, grant or incentive-related projects, compliance checks, and visa-related submissions, working closely with the Legal and Compliance teams, Human Resources, and external advisers as applicable, and acting as an internal coordination point without assuming statutory or regulatory responsibility.

Requirements

1. A Bachelor’s degree as a minimum qualification, in Business Administration, Management, Corporate Development, or a related discipline; higher academic qualifications will be an added advantage.

2. A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of relevant working experience in corporate planning, business development, project coordination, or related management functions, with hands‑on exposure to companies regulated or recognised by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and MD (Malaysia Digital) initiative.

3. Prior experience with MDEC / Malaysia Digital (MD) framework applications, including status applications, renewals, compliance reporting, funding or grant applications, and participation in government incentive programmes, will be considered a strong advantage.

4. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate business opportunities and translate insights into practical and actionable recommendations.

5. Proven ability to work cross-functionally and coordinate effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders, while maintaining clear communication, transparency, and alignment on objectives and deliverables.

6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present progress updates, prepare structured reports, and communicate status, risks, and outcomes clearly to reporting lines and relevant stakeholders.

7. A self-motivated, disciplined, and proactive individual who demonstrates professional integrity, accountability, and transparency in the execution of duties, and is capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

8. Basic knowledge of corporate compliance, governance, and administrative matters, including familiarity with corporate filings, statutory records, or liaison with professional advisers; corporate secretarial experience will be an added advantage.

9. Proficiency in Mandarin is an added advantage.

企业发展经理

本岗位以企业发展与战略支持为核心职责，并将项目协调及特定合规支持职能作为岗位的组成部分之一。该岗位涉及支持公司马来西亚数字经济（Malaysia Digital，MD）/ MDEC 框架资格的持续维护，并需与人力资源团队紧密合作，确保公司不仅在集团或法人层面持续符合相关框架要求，同时亦就关键 IT 及数字化人才岗位的框架资格或适格性要求保持合规，以维护公司整体的 MD 资格地位。

岗位职责

1、依照管理层指示，执行并参与公司企业发展及战略相关工作，包括协助制定及落实业务发展计划、开展行业趋势、市场机会及竞争环境研究，并在此基础上独立完成客观分析及结构化建议，以支持公司战略规划及决策。

2、按照管理层方向，评估及协调新项目、合作及投资机会的执行，包括回报率（ROI）、主要风险及成本效益分析，并独立统筹执行过程、跟进进度、识别问题，以及向相关利益相关者提供及时、透明的进展汇报。

3、与相关内部团队及利益相关者进行跨部门协作，支持整体协调、业务规划、管理层汇报及相关分析工作，并在执行过程中确保信息传达准确、及时及透明。

4、开展并协调 供应商及服务商的研究、评估及项目协调工作（如适用），包括涉及企业发展、政府补助、激励计划或战略项目的相关事项，确保有关工作与公司的整体发展目标保持一致，并向相关利益相关者提供清晰、客观及及时的进度与结果汇报。

5、协调并支持与 MSC / Malaysia Digital（MD）/ MDEC 框架相关的事项，包括框架资格维护、政府补助或激励项目、合规检查及签证相关申报，并在适当情况下与法务与合规团队、人力资源团队及外部顾问协作；该岗位仅承担内部协调与支持职能，不涉及任何法定或监管责任的直接承担。

任职要求

1、至少具备学士学位，主修工商管理、管理学、企业发展或相关专业；具备更高学术资格者将被视为加分条件。

2、具备至少 三（3）至五（5）年相关工作经验，涵盖企业规划、业务发展、项目协调或相关管理职能，并具有在受马来西亚数字经济机构（MDEC）监管或认可的公司，或参与 Malaysia Digital（MD）计划的实务经验。

3、具备 MDEC / Malaysia Digital（MD）框架相关申请经验者优先，包括但不限于：资格申请、续期、合规申报、政府资金或补助（grant）申请，以及政府激励计划的参与经验。

4、具备良好的分析能力与战略思维，能够评估业务机会，并将分析结果转化为具可行性与可执行性的建议方案。

5、具备良好的跨部门协作能力，能够有效协调内部及外部相关方，并在执行过程中保持清晰沟通、透明度，以及对目标与交付成果的一致认知。

6、具备优秀的书面及口头沟通能力，能够清楚呈报项目进展、编制结构清晰的报告，并就项目状态、风险及结果向直属汇报线及相关利益相关者作出明确说明。

7、为人自律、积极主动，在履行职责时展现专业操守、责任感及透明度，并能在快节奏及多任务并行的环境中有效管理工作优先次序。

8、具备公司合规、公司治理及行政事务方面的基础知识或接触经验，包括公司申报文件、法定记录，或与专业顾问（如公司秘书、审计师等）沟通协调的经验；具备公司秘书相关经验者优先。

9、具备中文沟通能力者将被视为加分条件。