Senior Executive Digital Projects

Edaran Otomobil Nasional Berhad; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Shah Alam is seeking a Senior Executive – Digital Projects, responsible for planning and managing digital initiatives. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, engage with stakeholders, and ensure project alignment with organizational goals. Candidates must have strong project management experience, analytical skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This full-time, onsite role focuses on enhancing digital capabilities and driving transformation within the company.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in project management and digital operations.
• Analytical skills for data analysis and performance measurement.
• Effective communication skills with diverse audiences.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in the automotive industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end digital projects.
• Oversee cross-functional teams and mentor project leads.
• Engage with senior stakeholders for alignment and support.
• Drive project governance and manage compliance.
• Monitor project performance and provide insights for improvement.
• Benchmark against industry best practices for innovation.

Skills

Project management

Digital operations

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or related field

Tools

Digital project management tools

Job description

Edaran Otomobil Nasional Berhad (EON), a wholly‑owned subsidiary of DRB-HICOM Berhad, was established in 1984 and focuses on automotive distribution and retail. As part of the Automotive Distribution network, EON manages renowned brands such as Proton, Mitsubishi, Audi, Volkswagen, Smart and E.Mas. The company also handles commercial vehicles like ISUZU, provides commercial leasing through AVIS, and offers automotive supply chain and logistics services via DHAS. EON continues to be a leader in Malaysia's automotive industry.

This is a full‑time on‑site role for a Senior Executive – Digital Projects located in Shah Alam. The role involves planning, executing, and managing digital projects to support the organization's strategic initiatives. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross‑functional teams, monitoring project progress, analyzing project performance, and ensuring the successful delivery of solutions and also identify opportunities for digital transformation in alignment with the organization's goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end digital projects Across the organisation, ensuring strategic alignment with EON and DRB-HICOM objectives, timely delivery, and measurable business impact.
• Oversee cross-functional teams Providing guidance, mentoring, and support to executives and project leads, while fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders Developing business cases, executive presentations, and progress updates to ensure alignment, support, and accountability.
• Drive project governance, risk management, and compliance Anticipating potential issues, implementing mitigation strategies, and maintaining thorough documentation for audits and reporting.
• Lead change management and adoption efforts Ensuring smooth implementation of digital initiatives and platforms across departments.
• Monitor project performance and KPIs Track ROI, efficiency, and user adoption, and provide data-driven insights and recommendations to senior management for continuous improvement.
• Benchmark against industry best practices Identify opportunities for innovation, and recommend solutions that improve processes, tools, and overall digital maturity.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in project management, digital operations, and problem-solving in a professional setting Proficiency in digital tools, software, and technologies relevant to project management and execution.
• Analytical skills for data analysis and performance measurement of digital initiatives Ability to interpret data and apply insights to drive improvement.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with multiple stakeholders and teams Ability to convey complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Experience in the automotive or automotive‑related industry would be advantageous Familiarity with automotive distribution and retail dynamics.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field Relevant academic background.