Manager, Planning & PMO

Malaysia Airlines; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline company in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a strategic leader to oversee the execution of programs and initiatives across their business. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Business Management or Computer Science along with 5-7 years of experience in project management. You will ensure alignment with corporate objectives and mentor project management teams to foster operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years working experience in project management or relevant areas.
• Any project management certification would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, prioritization, and execution of high-impact initiatives.
• Drive proactive issue resolution and provide executive-level insights.
• Mentor and guide PMO team members on project management methodologies.

Skills

Project Management

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Degree in Business Management or Computer Science

Job description

Position Summary

Lead, influence, and drive the strategic delivery of programmes and key initiatives across the Airlines Business (AB) Vertical. This role oversees the end-to-end execution of the Division’s transformation agenda, ensuring alignment to the Annual Business Plan (ABP), Corporate Scorecard KPIs, and enterprise priorities through structured governance, tactical coordination, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Accountability

• Oversee the planning, prioritization, and execution of high-impact initiatives across the AB Vertical.
• Ensure all strategic programmes are aligned with MAG’s long-term objectives, transformation roadmap, and financial targets.
• Lead, engage, and collaborate with COOs and senior leaders across MAB, FY, MW, and AMAL to ensure timely delivery and cross-functional ownership of initiatives.
• Drive proactive issue resolution, challenge blockers, and provide executive-level insights to support data-driven decision-making.
• Strengthen PMO governance by standardizing project management tools, reporting mechanisms, and review cadences.
• Ensure discipline in initiative closure, benefit realization, and continuous improvement across projects.
• Lead the preparation and review of strategic execution materials (e.g. progress dashboards, leadership decks, post-mortems) for management reporting within internal and external stakeholders.
• Track critical decisions, milestones, and action plans to ensure follow-through and transparency.
• Mentor and guide PMO team members and Business Units on project management methodologies such as LEAN, Agile, and Change Management.
• Knowledge sharing and continuous upskilling across the AB Vertical.
• Spearhead process re-engineering, digital adoption, and sustainability-focused initiatives within the AB Vertical.
• Foster a culture of innovation, efficiency, and operational excellence.
• Act as the central bridge between PMO, Group-level stakeholders (e.g., TMO, Strategy, Finance), and AB Divisions to ensure strategic alignment and quality execution.

Qualification & Working Experience

• Degree - Business Management /Administration, Computer Science or its equivalent from recognized higher institution.
• Any project Management certification would be an advantage.
• 5-7 years working experience in project management or other relevant areas

Areas of Experience

Project Management

Personality Traits

• Good communication skills as liaising with different stakeholders is critical towards achieving outcomes
• Critical thinking with positive attitude to overcome multiple barriers in a project
• Good business sense and knowledge of project management needs/tools
• Experience in running multiple projects in multiple disciplines. Technical knowledge relevant to the projects would be an added advantage.