Head of Project Development

The Green Recruitment Company; Penang; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

The Green Recruitment Company is seeking a Head of Project Development to drive local development and manage key stakeholders for a major digital infrastructure initiative in Malaysia. You will lead government engagement, coordinate land and permitting activities, and work with engineering and advisory teams to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires a strong local network, independence in an international business environment, and fluency in English and Mandarin to interact with government

Qualifications

• Established professional network within Malaysia and understanding of local government processes.
• Experience in government engagement, permitting, project approvals or local development coordination.
• Commercially minded, resourceful and able to operate independently in an international environment.
• Strong English and Mandarin communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead local development activities and stakeholder engagement for digital infrastructure projects.
• Establish and maintain relationships with state/regional government authorities, regulatory bodies and relevant agencies.
• Coordinate land-related matters, permitting, planning approvals and local development requirements.
• Work closely with technical, engineering and external advisory teams to facilitate project delivery.
• Manage relationships with local partners, contractors and infrastructure stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve regulatory, commercial and execution challenges throughout the project development lifecycle.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Government relations

Project management coordination

Regulatory navigation

English communication

Mandarin communication

Job description

We are representing a privately backed investment and infrastructure platform with a growing focus on digital infrastructure opportunities across Asia.

The Group is recruiting a Head of Project Development to drive local development, manage key stakeholders and lead government relations for a major digital infrastructure initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead local development activities and stakeholder engagement for major digital infrastructure projects.
• Establish and maintain relationships with state and local government authorities, regulatory bodies and relevant agencies.
• Coordinate land-related matters, permitting, planning approvals and local development requirements.
• Work closely with technical, engineering and external advisory teams to facilitate project delivery.
• Manage relationships with local partners, contractors and infrastructure stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve regulatory, commercial and execution challenges throughout the project development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Established professional network within Malaysia, with a strong understanding of local government processes and business practices.
• Proven involvement in government engagement, permitting, project approvals or local development coordination.
• Commercially minded, resourceful and capable of operating independently in an international business environment.
• Strong English and Mandarin communication skills.