Manager (Strategy)

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP); Seri Iskandar; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in Malaysia is seeking a Strategy Manager to lead the development and review of its strategic plan. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Strategic Management or related field and over 8 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing performance reviews and formulating institutional policies. Strong communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Strategic Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in strategic planning or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and review of the university's strategic plan.
• Manage university performance management and measurement.
• Lead formulation of institutional policies and governance frameworks.

Skills

Strategic planning

Performance management

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Strategic Management or related field

Job description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategic Planning & Alignment

Lead the development and periodic review of the university’s strategic plan by engaging internal stakeholders, analysing sector trends, and ensuring alignment with national policies and global benchmarks. Translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives across faculties and departments.

University Performance Review (Tier 1)

Lead, plan and guide university performance management and measurement by reviewing the status of implementation of key strategies (Tier I), endorsing recommendations for improvement and conducting continuous engagement with key owners and stakeholders in order to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the operations and processes of the university.

Policy Development & Governance Support

Lead the formulation of institutional policies and governance frameworks that support strategic priorities. Facilitate policy reviews and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.

Strategic Projects

Manage cross-functional strategic projects, that support the university’s long-term goals by defining project objectives, aligning them with institutional priorities, and ensuring timely execution through structured planning and stakeholder coordination.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Strategic Management, Business Administration, Economics, Public Policy, Engineering Management, or a related field. More than 8 years of relevant professional experience.

Professional qualification and advanced degree would be an added advantage.

Minimum 8 years of experience in strategic planning, institutional performance management, policy development, transformation initiatives or equivalent.

Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and reviewing organisational or institutional strategic plans, including performance monitoring and improvement at enterprise.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare strategic papers, reports, and presentations for senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Strong interpersonal, analytical, and strategic thinking skills, enabling effective stakeholder engagement and evidence-based decision-making.

Application Questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Strategy Manager?