Manager, Strategy & Performance Programme Management

CIMB Bank Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a candidate to support and oversee the implementation of strategic programs aligned with corporate objectives. The role entails engaging with business unit leaders, overseeing project management, and ensuring compliance with regulatory demands. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, managerial leadership experience, and an understanding of the financial services industry, contributing significantly to the firm's growth and transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in managerial leadership with an extensive business network.
• Understanding of financial services and group business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of macro strategies and roadmaps.
• Engage business units for strategic projects' implementation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Deep understanding of the Group’s business model and strategic objectives

Proven managerial leadership and business acumen

Good understanding of the financial services industry

Strong strategic and operational problem-solving skills

Solid foundation in financial analysis

Ability to manage relationships across different entities

Skills in influencing and motivating others

Good interpersonal skills

Strong presentation skills

Job description

Overview

Support and oversee strategic transformation programme management, including execution and implementation of strategic plans with clear material benefits and values aligned with CIMB Group’s headline strategy, across CIMB Group’s presence.

Responsibilities

Support the development of macro strategies and roadmap for Group, including oversight of a portfolio of strategic programmes and playing an influential role over project outcomes, working closely with key project stakeholders including project directors and managers.

Support initialisation and mobilisation of key strategic projects, including development of proper project objectives, timelines, costs and resources, as well as appropriate Key Performance Indicators to motivate and reward project teams.

Engage business unit leaders to support the development and growth of their respective divisions’ strategic intent and goals with timely and effective implementation of selected strategic projects for the various business units and business enablers within CIMB Group.

Support in defining and management of strategic programmes across the firm (e.g. market entry, M&A at the Group level, strategic business partnerships and collaborations), in managing interdependencies and risks, in particular for multi-functional and multi-geographic initiatives, and driving resolution of key project issues, escalating these risks and issues for guidance and decision where necessary.

Support transformation initiatives across the Group, including monitoring and tracking project completion and benefits realisation for strategic projects.

Conduct data gathering and research to support key strategic project plans and implementation.

Provide support to the Board and CEO on high priority strategic initiatives. Assist in institutionalising rigour and discipline for project implementation across CIMB Group, focusing on key strategic projects.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Support change management functions including the design, production and dissemination of content and activations through the relevant channels, in line with project requirements.

Required Competencies and Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Deep understanding of the Group’s business model and strategic objectives.
• Proven managerial leadership and business acumen with an outstanding reputation and extensive business network.
• Good understanding of the financial services industry.
• Strong strategic and operational problem‑solving skills.
• Solid foundation in financial analysis.
• Ability to manage relationships across different entities and regions (e.g. divisions, departments).
• Build a strong culture of service excellence and growth opportunities to attract and retain top talent.
• Ability to influence and motivate others.
• Good interpersonal skills, especially in managing differing viewpoints and objectives of internal stakeholders.
• Strong presentation and influencing skills, required in guiding and assisting teams in putting forward proposals/recommendations.

Location

Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, MY