Senior Manager, CEO Office & Strategic Projects

FarmByte; Johor Bahru; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johor Bahru is seeking a Senior Manager for the CEO Office to drive strategic projects. This role involves strategic planning, project management, and stakeholder engagement, requiring strong organizational skills and extensive experience in corporate environments. The ideal candidate will support the CEO in executing high-impact initiatives and managing cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in strategic planning or consulting roles.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic plans.
• Oversee the PMO function and ensure timely execution of projects.
• Act as the primary liaison with key stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

MBA

Job description

Job Title: Senior Manager, CEO Office & Strategic Projects

Department: CEO Office

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Johor Bahru / Hybrid

Role Overview:

We are seeking a strategic, agile, and execution-driven individual to lead the CEO Office and drive strategic projects across FarmByte. This role acts as the CEO’s key support in translating vision into action, overseeing cross-functional initiatives, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring high-impact delivery across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning & Corporate Alignment

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic plans aligned with FarmByte and JCorp’s goals.
• Prepare and review high-level reports, board papers, presentations, and business proposals.
• Track and report progress on key corporate initiatives and strategic KPIs.

2. Project Management Office (PMO) Oversight

• Oversee the PMO function, ensuring timely execution of strategic and operational projects.
• Monitor project risks, timelines, and reporting dashboards.
• Provide guidance and structure for internal project owners and cross-functional teams.

3. Stakeholder & Partnership Management

• Act as the primary liaison with key internal and external stakeholders, including JCorp, regulators, and partners.
• Support partnership execution, including due diligence, documentation, and follow-up.
• Lead communications for strategic collaborations and fundraising discussions.

4. People & Engagement Initiatives

• Work closely with People & Innovation to support company-wide engagement, retreats, and internal alignment programs.
• Support initiatives that enhance organizational culture and cross-departmental synergy.

5. Special Projects & CEO Support

• Drive ad-hoc high-priority initiatives as assigned by the CEO.
• Coordinate inter-departmental alignment and communication on sensitive or strategic matters.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related fields; MBA is a plus.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in strategic planning, corporate office, PMO, or consulting roles.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.
• Strategic thinker with attention to detail and strong execution capability.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience working in or with GLCs/startups/hybrid organizations.
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels.
• High integrity, discretion, and ability to handle confidential matters.