HEAD OF PROJECT INTEGRATION DIVISION

Port of Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd; Gelang Patah; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent port management company in Johor is looking for a Head of Project Integration Division to oversee project delivery of significant infrastructural developments. In this senior leadership role, you will ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget while aligning with the company’s strategic objectives. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Engineering or Project Management along with 10-15 years of experience in infrastructure or construction. Professional certifications like PMP are desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience in infrastructure or construction.
• Proven experience managing large-scale projects within high-stakes environments.
• Professional project management certification (e.g. PMP) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for all asset and infrastructure projects.
• Ensure alignment between project execution and corporate strategy.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Project integration

Financial management

Stakeholder engagement

Decision-making

Education

Degree in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Role Overview

The Head of Project Integration Division is a senior executive leadership role responsible for the strategic planning, governance, integration, and delivery of all capital expenditure (CAPEX) and physical asset development projects at Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas (PTP).

This role carries enterprise-wide accountability to ensure that all infrastructure expansion, asset upgrades, and major development programmed are delivered safely, on time, within approved budgets, and aligned with PTPs long-term business, operational, and growth strategies.

As a key member of PTPs executive leadership team, the role provides an integrated and holistic oversight across project scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, safety, interfaces, and dependencies, enabling informed executive decision making and successful transition of projects into operations.

Strategic Purpose of the Role

Project Integration is a critical value driver for PTP. The organization's ability to successfully plan and deliver complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects directly impacts:

• Operational readiness and terminal performance.
• Customer and stakeholder confidence.
• Long-term capacity expansion and asset optimization.
• Financial returns and Net Present Value (NPV).
• Regulatory compliance and safety performance.

The Head of Project Integration Division ensures that projects are not delivered in isolation, but as part of a fully integrated portfolio that supports PTPs strategic objectives and future growth trajectory.

Key Accountabilities

Executive Leadership & Governance

• Provide overall executive leadership and accountability for the end-to-end delivery of all physical asset and infrastructure projects.
• Act as the primary authority and escalation point for all project-related matters, including design, construction, commissioning, and operational handover.
• Establish, maintain, and enforce robust project governance frameworks, policies, controls, and reporting standards.
• Ensure alignment between project execution, corporate strategy, approved business cases, and financial governance.

Project Integration & Delivery Oversight

• Oversee the delivery of multiple concurrent, complex, and high-value projects across different stages of development.
• Ensure effective integration across all disciplines including construction, equipment, IT, automation, HSSE, and operations.
• Maintain full visibility of project performance, proactively managing risks, issues, dependencies, and changes.
• Ensure that project decisions are supported by clear data, analysis, and risk assessments.

Safety, HSSE & Regulatory Compliance

• Hold overall accountability for project site safety, supported by the HSSE function.
• Ensure all contractors, consultants, and suppliers comply with PTPs safety standards, statutory requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Champion a strong safety culture across all project environments, ensuring safety considerations are embedded from early design through to commissioning.

Contract, Cost & Risk Management

• Ensure effective contract management practices are implemented in line with recognized standards (e.g. FIDIC or equivalent).
• Maintain strong oversight of project budgets, cost controls, claims, variations, and financial exposures.
• Establish and maintain a forward-looking risk management framework, ensuring risks are identified early and mitigated appropriately.
• Ensure that changes to scope, cost, or schedule are properly assessed, approved, and communicated.

Stakeholder & Interface Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including the CEO, senior management team, and Heads of Division.
• Engage effectively with external stakeholders such as contractors, consultants, vendors, regulators, and government agencies.
• Manage and resolve escalated project issues and disputes at senior and executive levels.
• Ensure stakeholders are consistently informed of project status, risks, and key decisions.

People Leadership & Capability Development

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Project Integration organization with the right capabilities and capacity.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure succession planning, capability development, and structured learning are embedded within the division.
• Create an environment where teams can perform at their best and deliver sustainable outcomes.

Key Outcomes & Success Measures

• Projects delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
• Clear governance, transparency, and control across the project portfolio.
• Strong stakeholder confidence and alignment.
• No unanticipated material project failures or compliance breaches.
• Sustainable project management capability embedded across PTP.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience in infrastructure, construction, or capital project delivery.
• At least 10 years in senior project, programmed, or portfolio leadership roles.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, complex projects within multi-disciplinary and high-stakes environments.
• Experience in ports, logistics, marine, energy, or heavy industrial sectors is an advantage.
• Professional project management certification (e.g. PMP) is desirable.

Core Competencies

• Strategic leadership and strong business acumen
• Project integration and portfolio governance
• Financial, contract, and risk management
• Stakeholder engagement and executive influence
• Decision-making in complex and high-pressure environments
• Clear, confident, and authoritative communication

Why This Role Matters

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future infrastructure of one of the regions leading transshipment ports, delivering landmark projects that will define PTPs next phase of growth, competitiveness, and sustainability.