Director, IC Design Incubation & Ecosystem Growth

Invest-in-Penang Berhad; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

InvestPenang seeks a Programme Director to oversee the Penang Research & Incubation Space, driving IC design ecosystem growth and technology development. You will manage incubatees, laboratories, mentors and industry partners, ensuring programme delivery and strategic alignment with PSD@5KM+ objectives.

You will report to the CEO, coordinate with the Head of the Digital Economy and Services Division, and lead a team to deliver impact on local industry and research collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering, Technology Management or Business Administration.
• At least eight years of relevant experience in programme management, the semiconductor or technology sector, incubation, or ecosystem development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement work plans and activities for the Penang Research & Incubation Space.
• Manage day-to-day operations, timelines, resources and stakeholder coordination.
• Ensure activities stay within scope, budget and timeline.
• Oversee incubatee onboarding, development and support; monitor milestones and performance.
• Coordinate labs and shared resources, including access to EDA tools and facilities.
• Build relationships with collaborators, industry partners, investors and academic partners.
• Prepare budgets, ensure compliance and report on performance.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Strong communication

Education

Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering, Technology Management, Business Administration (Bachelor's)

Job description

InvestPenang seeks a Programme Director to oversee the Penang Research & Incubation Space, driving IC design ecosystem growth and technology development. You will manage incubatees, laboratories, mentors and industry partners, ensuring programme delivery and strategic alignment with PSD@5KM+ objectives.

You will report to the CEO, coordinate with the Head of the Digital Economy and Services Division, and lead a team to deliver impact on local industry and research collaboration.