General Manager (International School)

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a strategic General Manager to lead internal school operations and provide executive leadership across Finance, HR, ICT and Facilities in a global education context. The role reports to the C-suite and board, shaping growth and ensuring regulatory compliance within a leading International School group.

The GM will align departmental goals with long-term strategy, oversee budgeting and procurement, and drive cross-functional collaboration with expatriate academic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or professional qualification preferred.
• Extensive experience in senior-level operations management.
• Proven track record in International School/Higher Education or fast-paced MNC focused on service delivery and complex stakeholder management.
• Experience managing global/international stakeholders.
• Strong background in Finance, HR, ICT, Facilities.
• Ability to report directly to C-suite and Board levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal school operations, align departmental goals with long-term organizational strategy, and foster collaboration between administrative teams and expatriate academic staff.
• Oversee annual budget preparation, monitor financial performance against spend, enforce internal accounting controls, and streamline purchasing functions.
• Manage workforce planning, drive ICT process efficiency, and ensure compliance with statutory regulations, government guidelines, and accreditation bodies.
• Oversee facilities maintenance, infrastructure development projects, and health, safety, security, and environmental risk policies.

Skills

Operations

Finance

HR

Procurement

P&L

International School

Education

Management

COO

CEO

GM

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

about the company

Our client, a leading International School group, is looking for a strategic General Manager. You will be responsible for leading the operations team to provide efficient support for the schools while providing strategic leadership in formulating and executing growth strategies.

about the job

• Lead internal school operations, align departmental goals with long-term organizational strategy, and foster strong collaboration between administrative teams and expatriate academic staff.
• Oversee annual budget preparation, monitor financial performance against spend, enforce strict internal accounting controls, and streamline purchasing functions.
• Manage workforce planning, drive ICT process efficiency, and ensure full compliance with statutory regulations, government guidelines, and accreditation bodies.
• Oversee facilities maintenance, infrastructure development projects, and health, safety, security, and environmental risk policies.

qualifications & experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree (MBA or Professional Qualification preferred).
• Extensive experience in senior-level operations management.
• Proven track record within a reputable International School/Higher Education environment OR a fast-paced MNC with a focus on service delivery and complex stakeholder management.
• Experience managing global/international stakeholders.
• Strong background in managing multi-functional areas (Finance, HR, ICT, Facilities).
• Ability to report directly to C-suite and Board levels.

skills

Operations, Finance, HR, Procurement, p&l, International School, Education, Management, COO, CEO, GM

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree