Head, Operational Strategy Deployment

Head, Operational Strategy Deployment; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Petaling Jaya seeks a Head of Operational Strategy Deployment to enhance operational efficiency and drive transformation initiatives. The role requires strong strategic oversight, project management experience, and collaboration across various business units. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's and preferably a Master's degree, with 8–10 years in operations and strategy deployment, alongside proven leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in operations, strategy deployment, transformation, or programme management.
• 4 years in a senior leadership role driving enterprise-level change.
• Experience managing cross-functional transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Track and monitor the implementation of the operational strategy.
• Collaborate across business units to synchronize transformation efforts.
• Analyze project performance and prepare executive reporting.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Agribusiness, Economics

Masters degree (MBA or equivalent)

Job description

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Job Description:

Strategy Blueprint Deployment

• Tracks & monitors the implementation of the Group’s operational strategy.
• Monitor progress against defined KPIs, milestones, and strategic objectives.
• Serve as the primary liaison for the integration of OneStream transformation initiatives across upstream and downstream functions.
• Initiate, facilitate, and track key strategic projects, ensuring alignment with overall transformation goals.

Value Chain Coordination

• Collaborate across business units to synchronize transformation efforts and maximize synergies.
• Address project interdependencies, identify delivery risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

Centre of Reporting

• Act as the nucleus for consolidated reporting on Group Transformation programmes.
• Analyze project performance, prepare executive-level dashboards and briefing materials, and deliver actionable insights to senior leadership.

Requirements

Education / Professional Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Agribusiness, Economics, or a related field.
• Masters degree (MBA or equivalent) is strongly preferred, especially with focus on Strategy, Operations, or Sustainability.

Professional certifications are advantageous, e.g.

• Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) or Operational Excellence certifications
• Sustainability/ESG-related certifications (desirable, but not mandatory)

Professional Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in operations, strategy deployment, transformation, or programme management — ideally within large, complex, asset-heavy industries (e.g., agriculture, plantations, manufacturing, FMCG, or logistics).
• At least 4 years in a senior leadership role, driving enterprise-level change or transformation initiatives.
• Proven experience in managing cross-functional, cross-geography transformation programmes, including upstream & downstream operations.
• Demonstrated track record in aligning business units to strategic objectives and achieving measurable outcomes (financial, operational, and ESG-related).

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.

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