Growth & Partnerships Leader - Special Projects

University of Reading Malaysia (JB); Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Reading Malaysia (JB) seeks a Senior Executive, Special Projects & Business Development to lead and support the creation of non-traditional income streams, including CPD, micro-credentials, executive education and consultancy. The role focuses on governance and process improvements to enable these offerings.

The post holder will identify external opportunities and corporate partnerships, translating university expertise into marketable programs while working with internal teams and

Qualifications

• Strong business development and commercial acumen.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong sales, negotiation and influencing abilities.
• Strong project management with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to develop business proposals, presentations and project plans.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure non-traditional income streams for the University.
• Develop and coordinate assigned special projects from concept to implementation.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis and feasibility assessments.
• Identify opportunities for new offerings and revenue generation.
• Prepare proposals, business cases and implementation plans.
• Develop relationships with corporates and institutions across Malaysia and the wider region.
• Lead the development of proposals, quotations and presentations for corporate training, executive education, consultancy, CPD, micro-credentials and other relevant offerings.
• Manage the delivery of assigned business development and special projects including project planning, coordination, implementation and reporting.
• Produce reports and presentations on project progress, business development activities, market opportunities and outcomes.

Skills

Business development

Commercial acumen

Relationship management

Sales

Negotiation

Project management

Analytical thinking

English communication

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

University of Reading Malaysia (JB) seeks a Senior Executive, Special Projects & Business Development to lead and support the creation of non-traditional income streams, including CPD, micro-credentials, executive education and consultancy. The role focuses on governance and process improvements to enable these offerings.

The post holder will identify external opportunities and corporate partnerships, translating university expertise into marketable programs while working with internal teams and