Head of Digital Planning & Development

Eco World; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

EcoWorld is seeking the Head, Project Planning & Development (PPD) to lead strategic master planning, feasibility modelling, regulatory navigation, and digital planning transformation for its development projects in Malaysia. You will manage land potential assessment, project concepts, and multi-stakeholder engagements to secure approvals and drive implementation, reporting to senior leadership.

Strong experience in planning policy, governance, and cross-functional leadership is essential to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• Master’s Degree in Urban Design, Business Administration, or Strategic Planning is highly advantageous.
• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP) are a plus.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in real estate development, with at least 5 years in a senior strategic planning leadership role.
• Strong track record in managing multidisciplinary consultant teams and government liaison.
• Experience in driving innovation and digital adoption in the planning domain.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and evaluate project vision, land use strategy, and conceptual layouts in alignment with investment objectives and urban policy.
• Synthesize economic, environmental, and engineering data to optimize development phasing, density, and product mix.
• Set project performance targets (e.g., IRR, GFA efficiency, regulatory KPIs) and guide feasibility iterations accordingly.
• Lead engagement with local and federal authorities to navigate planning, infrastructure, and environmental approvals.
• Direct the appointment, scoping, and performance of planners, architects, engineers, and external consultants.
• Establish best practices for inter-disciplinary coordination and document integration (e.g., BIM, GIS, submission systems).
• Promote automation in design reviews, layout generation, and performance simulations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Cross-functional influence

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning

Master’s Degree in Urban Design

MBA or Strategic Planning

PMP or professional certification

Tools

GIS

BIM

AutoCAD

Power BI

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

EcoWorld is seeking the Head, Project Planning & Development (PPD) to lead strategic master planning, feasibility modelling, regulatory navigation, and digital planning transformation for its development projects in Malaysia. You will manage land potential assessment, project concepts, and multi-stakeholder engagements to secure approvals and drive implementation, reporting to senior leadership.

Strong experience in planning policy, governance, and cross-functional leadership is essential to