Head, Corporate Planning & Business Development

IIUM Holdings; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

IIUM Holdings seeks a Head of Corporate Planning & Business Development to lead strategic initiatives and corporate strategies. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience and strong leadership skills, working directly under the Group MD/CEO. Responsibilities include strategic planning, project management, and stakeholder engagement to enhance business performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in corporate strategy, planning, financing, and development.
• Strong leadership with proven track record in performance.
• Excellent command of professional written & oral English.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Group MD / CEO in strategic planning and corporate strategy formulation.
• Lead feasibility studies and monitor business climate and trends.
• Produce periodic reports on strategic initiatives and operational performance.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Communication

Project Management

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management / Business Administration / Economics / Accountancy

Master’s degree or Professional qualifications

Job description

Head, Corporate Planning & Business Development

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Assist the Group MD / CEO to enable strategic thinking and optimise the strategic planning processes for the organisation.

To carry out corporate strategy and corporate planning for the Group, which involves the continuous review of the strategic objectives for the Group as a whole and for each subsidiary; formulation of corporate strategies for the attainment of these objectives (all this being done against the background of SWOT analysis); conversion of strategies into tactical plans (or operational plans); assist in the implementation of tactical plans and a review of the progress of tactical plans against the corporate planning objectives.

Strategize and execute the corporate transformation road map. Coordinate the implementation of the policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity.

Provide strategic advice and high-quality tools to the Group MD / CEO to enable a shared understanding of best practice strategic planning and to ensure that planning outcomes are highly effective and well aligned with the direction and objectives of the organisation.

Lead feasibility studies, including the development of business models, and involved in business case analysis, predictive performance analysis for all potential business opportunities to evaluate the viability of the business for revenue generation and profitability. Monitor’s business climate, trends in technology and development, and government activity in areas of the Group current and anticipated product lines.

Responsible in the review process for all the investment proposal for the Group and coordinates all the investment proposals to various Board and Management Committees including Investment Committee, Value Enhancement Committee for review and recommendations and for the respective Boards for approvals.

Responsible to produce periodic reports regarding strategic initiatives, operational performance tracking, and project delivery tracking for review by senior management.

Responsible to identify any areas that need improvement within the Group. Monitor, coordinate and report on the Business Improvement Plan (BIP) and Business TurnaroundPlan (BTP) initiatives

Responsible to facilitate short-term and long-term business and identify new business opportunities and expansion to the new market.

Lead and drive market research and analyze market and industry trends, including segmenting and profiling and initiatives in identifying new business opportunities to generate insights for decision making and Make presentations on the research conducted and its findings for Senior Management and Board deliberation and decisions.

Core and Competencies

Strong communication skills - ability to work closely with internal staffing clients and communicate complex analytics in a structured and clear manner.

Project Management skills, clubbed with excellent conflict management skills.

Strong Presentation and Data Analysis skills.

Multiple stakeholder management; Forecasting skills; Good in analytical thinking, problem solving, Feedback & Coaching Skills.

High degree of problem-solving and analytical skills with strong attention to detail required.

Proven track record of exceptional performance and high productivity.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities effectively under pressure and short timelines.

Excellent client interfacing and process management skills.

Strong problem-solving abilities are a must.

Should have problem-solving and out-of-the-box thinking.

Requirements

Must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management / Business Administration / Economics / Accountancy, and any relevant study field.

Master’s degree or Professional qualifications will be an added advantage.

At least 15 years of working experience in corporate strategy, corporate planning, corporate financing, and business development areas in key industries.

Ardent planner with strategic mindset and strong leadership. Possesses strong people management skills to drive results and obtain work commitment from subordinates.

Sound stakeholders’ management abilities, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills.

Highly adaptable, resilient, result-oriented, performance-driven with acute business acumen.

Eminent leadership skills to lead a highly dynamic and robust team.

Excellent command of professional written & oral English, writing & presentation skills are welcome, bilingual would be preferred.

Excellent in speaking, written, and communication with all different levels

Good understanding in finance management (i.e., P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).

Solid in organizational skills and highly self-disciplined.

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IIUM Holdings Sdn. Bhd. was incorporated on 25th April, 2001 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of International Islamic University Malaysia.

We strive to create wealth that benefits society as a whole. Thus, we envision that IIUM Holdings would be the company of first choice.

We are committed to the principle of Value Driven Organization that can meet the need of the present generation without compromising the ability of the future generation to meet their own needs.

Our action is always guided by the needs to make business decisions that demonstrate economic, social and religious responsibilities.Through this value system, we integrate the economic, environmental and social aspects of our business to achieve sustained financial success, safeguard our environment and develop our reputation as partner and provider of first choice for all our stakeholders, customers and employees, those with whom we do business.

IIUM Holdings Sdn. Bhd. was incorporated on 25th April, 2001 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of International Islamic University Malaysia.

We strive to create wealth that benefits society as a whole. Thus, we envision that IIUM Holdings would be the company of first choice.

We are committed to the principle of Value Driven Organization that can meet the need of the present generation without compromising the ability of the future generation to meet their own needs.

Our action is always guided by the needs to make business decisions that demonstrate economic, social and religious responsibilities.Through this value system, we integrate the economic, environmental and social aspects of our business to achieve sustained financial success, safeguard our environment and develop our reputation as partner and provider of first choice for all our stakeholders, customers and employees, those with whom we do business.

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