People Transformation & Strategy Manager

Ambition; Kampung Malaysia Tambahan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition is seeking a high-impact People Consulting Manager in Malaysia to help organisations unlock potential through transformation, design, and change.

You will lead client-facing projects, shape people strategies, and mentor junior consultants across industries. Based in Malaysia, you will collaborate with stakeholders, drive delivery, contribute to business development, and uphold quality and financials within a global professional services network. This role offers strong career growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, HR, Psychology, or related discipline.
• At least 5 years' relevant consulting experience, including leading teams/workstreams.
• Strong background in HR consulting, change management, or workforce strategy.
• Experience in client-facing roles from a Big 4/global consultancy or in-house transformation.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Certifications such as CIPD, Prosci, or SHRM would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead project workstreams and ensure delivery aligns with client objectives.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for key client stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants, fostering a high-performance team culture.
• Shape and implement people strategies that support organisational transformation.
• Contribute to business development activity and the preparation of proposals.
• Uphold engagement quality standards and manage project financials.

Skills

People consulting

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Client facing

HR transformation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/HR/Psychology

CIPD/Prosci/SHRM certification

Job description

Ambition is seeking a high-impact People Consulting Manager in Malaysia to help organisations unlock potential through transformation, design, and change.

You will lead client-facing projects, shape people strategies, and mentor junior consultants across industries. Based in Malaysia, you will collaborate with stakeholders, drive delivery, contribute to business development, and uphold quality and financials within a global professional services network. This role offers strong career growth.