Director - PMO, Assets & Systems

MindMerge Consulting; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

MindMerge Consulting is seeking a Director - PMO, Assets & Systems in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This role involves overseeing asset lifecycle, developing management strategies, and leading digital transformation projects. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in asset management, strong leadership skills, and a degree in a relevant field. Responsibilities include managing rail systems issues, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Asset Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong track record in delivering digital transformation and technical value-add initiatives.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and regulatory frameworks for transit assets.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full asset lifecycle from acquisition to decommissioning.
• Develop and implement asset management strategies.
• Manage and monitor rail systems related issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and support the implementation of compliance controls.
• Champion the use of technology for asset performance improvements.

Skills

Digital transformation

Asset management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Asset Management, or related field

Tools

ISO standards

Job description

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Our client is a large transportation group in Malaysia and they are looking for a Director - PMO, Assets & Systems.

Responsibilities

Strategic Asset Management

• Develop,implement, and continuously improve asset management strategies and processes.
• Overseethe full asset lifecycle from acquisition and commissioning to operation,maintenance, and decommissioning, ensuring optimal performance andcost-effectiveness.
• UseAsset Management systems to enable asset condition monitoring, data-drivendecision-making, and improved governance.
• Manageand monitor rail systems related issues via investigation and audit. Managewith the project team during the Defect Liability Period for transition andresolution of issues.
• Develop,analyze and implement strategic plans, programs, policies, processes, systemsand procedures to achieve the Asset Management Department’s goals, objectives andwork standards. Provide status updates to the Director and Leadership Team viathe weekly dashboard updates and issues list.
• Direct,strategize and oversee asset management activities for rail, feeder bus andsystems, and other related activities such as pre-inspection and handover,audits, meetings, evaluation of asset performance and related items.
• Manageand monitor feeder bus and systems related issues via investigation and audit.Collaborate with the project team to close out outstanding issues and openitems during the defect warranty period.
• Ensureeffective implementation of effective compliance controls including policies,procedures, and processes.
• Monitorasset performance via analysis of monthly reports.
• Monitor,interpret and communicate regulatory changes that impact rail assets.
• Supervisethe analysis and review of documentation related to operations, engineering andmaintenance of rail assets.
• Workclosely with stakeholders e.g., operators, PDP, WPCs, regulatory bodies,government agencies, local authorities and other divisions in the company.
• Evaluatingbudget for overhaul, maintenance activities and system renewals of rail assets.
• Carryout continuous risk assessment of all asset-related activities.
• Establishrail asset performance audit plan and carry out rail asset performance auditsto ensure that compliance procedures are followed.
• Manageand monitor asset configuration change management procedures and processes.
• Developsubordinates’ technical and asset management capabilities.
• Monitorthe administration of license and permit related documents, such asapplications, renewals, checks and licenses.
• Tosupport the implementation of the ABMS and comply with the requirements ofanti-bribery controls implemented by the company as well as to refrain fromgetting involved in any corrupt practices.

Technical Value Creation

• Identify and execute value-add initiatives, such as technical upgrades, digitaltransformation projects, and process innovations that enhance assetreliability, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Championthe use of technology with data-driven approach to minimize downtime and extendasset lifespan, for example implementing dashboards and perform predictive andcondition-based maintenance strategies.
• Collaboratewith engineering, operations, and DTI (Digital, Technology and Innovation)teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies and systems.
• Businesspartner with various business units to roll out roadmap and deliver businessimprovements e.g. implementing Enterprise dashboards.
• Implement variousdigitization initiatives to improve manual business processes e.g. myAsset app,ET app, etc.
• Monitorand report on key performance indicators related to asset reliability,lifecycle cost, and service quality.
• Ensurecompliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards across allasset management activities.
• Overseethe development and maintenance of comprehensive asset inventories and dataquality standards.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary teams responsible for asset management,technical projects, and value-add initiatives.
• Serveas the primary liaison with internal and external stakeholders, includingregulators, contractors, and technology partners.
• Fostera culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within theasset management function.

Commuter Facility Operations

• Oversee the management, operations, and maintenance of designated commuter support facilities.
• Coordinate and manage external service operators to ensure operational efficiency and service delivery standards are maintained.

Infrastructure Protection and Asset Safeguarding

• Oversee compliance and governance relating to protected operational corridors and controlled development areas, including the review and endorsement of third-party engineering and development activities.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders and applicants to ensure submissions, technical evaluations, and approvals are managed in accordance with established regulatory and operational requirements.
• Monitor and maintain designated reserve boundaries and controlled access areas through periodic inspections and site oversight activities.
• Assess and manage potentially high-impact or restricted works activities to ensure appropriate safeguards, monitoring measures, and risk controls are implemented to protect operational integrity and public safety.
• Liaise with relevant authorities and regulatory bodies on compliance matters, reporting requirements, and ongoing coordination activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’sor Master’s degree in Engineering, Asset Management, Business Administration,or related field.
• Strongtrack record in delivering digital transformation and technical value-addinitiatives.
• Familiaritywith ISO standards, condition-based maintenance, and regulatory frameworks fortransit assets.
• Excellentleadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategicand analytical thinking.
• Technicalacumen and innovation.
• Financialand operational oversight.
• Changemanagement and process improvement.
• Stakeholderengagement and communication.
• Riskmanagement and regulatory compliance.