Programme Manager (Event)

DIGITAL WAY GROUP SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic Malaysian venture group is seeking a Programme Manager to lead high-impact corporate events and strategic programmes. The ideal candidate will have more than 3 years of event management experience and possess strong skills in stakeholder coordination and communication. Proficiency in Mandarin is required for effective interactions with clients. The role offers competitive remuneration and career growth through direct engagement with senior leadership and participation in high-impact projects.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Personal transport allowance

Digital workplace allowance

Travel allowance

Medical insurance subsidy

Mentorship from industry leader

Qualifications

• More than 3 years of experience in event planning or corporate event operations.
• Proficiency in Mandarin, English, and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of corporate events and strategic programmes.
• Coordinate with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders.
• Manage venue selection, vendor sourcing, budgeting, and operations.

Skills

Event management expertise

Stakeholder coordination

Project management

Strong communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Event Management, Communications, Business, or related fields

Job description

About Digital Way Group

Digital Way Group ("DWG") is a Malaysia-based venture group founded in 2016, an accomplished entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience across multiple sectors.

DWG connects opportunities in the digital and green economies by deploying transformative technologies and innovative solutions. As we continue to expand our strategic initiatives, we are looking for a dynamic and experienced Programme Manager to lead and execute high-impact events and programmes locally and regionally.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organised and experienced Programme Manager with strong event management and stakeholder coordination expertise to plan, manage, and execute high-level corporate events, exhibitions, conferences, leadership forums, and strategic programmes. This role is well-suited for a candidate familiar with executive-level, peer-to-peer, and closed-door programme environments, similar to YPO-style leadership forums, summits, learning journeys, and member-driven events, where confidentiality, precision, and experience design are critical. The ideal candidate is extroverted, resourceful, detail-oriented, and confident in engaging with C-suite leaders, founders, government representatives, and international partners, while ensuring seamless end-to-end programme execution. This role requires a candidate with more than 3 years of professional event management experience, preferably in corporate, government, digital economy, or indoor event settings. The Programme Manager must also be willing to travel for regional and international assignments. We are seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of corporate events, conferences, and strategic programmes.
• Develop programme concepts, event flow, run-downs, logistics plans, and communication frameworks.
• Coordinate with internal teams, partners, government agencies, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• Oversee venue selection, vendor sourcing, budgeting, timeline management, and on-site operations.
• Manage event, reporting, post-event analysis, and programme documentation.
• Ensure every event reflects DWG’s standards of professionalism, innovation, and quality.
• Represent the company in meetings, site visits, and outstation assignments as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Event Management, Communications, Business, or related fields.
• More than 3 years of experiences in event planning, indoor event execution, programme management or corporate event operations.
• Strong project coordination, communication, stakeholder management, and multitasking skills.
• Good communication skills, with good spoken and written English, Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia are required. We are seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
• Extroverted personality preferred, confident in engaging people, managing stakeholders, and representing the company professionally.
• Willingness to travel.
• Professional, mature, and able to handle high-level stakeholders.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package, including personal transport allowance, digital workplace allowance, travel allowance, and medical insurance subsidy.
• Direct engagement with senior leadership, including the opportunity to work closely with Dato’ Wei Chuan Beng, gaining mentorship from an industry leader with 30+ years of experience.
• Career growth & development, gain exposure to high-impact projects, leadership engagement, and continuous learning opportunities that support your long-term career advancement.