SENIOR EXECUTIVE, SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT OPERATIONS & DELIVERY
KPJ Healthcare Berhad
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Job summary
KPJ Healthcare Berhad in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Executive for Sustainability Project Operations & Delivery to coordinate and deliver sustainability initiatives across KPJ hospitals and business units. The role translates approved plans into work packages, coordinates hospital teams and partners, and tracks progress, costs and risks.
You will support energy and water conservation, waste reduction, green buildings and sustainable procurement, while maintaining reliable project records and
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, sustainability, PM, or related field.
- Certifications in PM, energy management or green buildings are advantageous.
- 3–5 years in project coordination, operational delivery, facilities or sustainability initiatives.
- Experience with multiple stakeholders or sites.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver sustainability projects across KPJ hospitals and units.
- Translate approved plans into work packages and monitor progress, costs and risks.
- Support energy efficiency, renewable energy, waste reduction, water conservation and green buildings.
- Maintain project records and support handover and benefits verification.
- Prepare project plans, site assessments and readiness checks.
- Coordinate contractors, suppliers and hospital teams.
- Track progress and resolve routine issues.
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Job description
Coordinate and deliver assigned sustainability projects across KPJ hospitals and business units under the direction of the Senior Manager, Project Operations & Delivery. Translate approved plans into work packages, coordinate hospital teams and implementation partners, and monitor progress, costs, risks and outcomes. Support energy efficiency, renewable energy, waste reduction, water conservation, green buildings and sustainable procurement initiatives. Maintain reliable project records and support handover and benefits verification to advance the Group’s sustainability commitments, operational efficiency and Net Zero Roadmap.
Project Planning and Preparation
Develop work plans for assigned projects, defining scope, deliverables, milestones, responsibilities, resources and dependencies for the Senior Manager’s review.
Support feasibility studies and business cases with baseline data, cost inputs and expected benefits.
Coordinate site assessments and readiness checks with hospital and technical teams.
Identify implementation constraints, required approvals and operational dependencies before work starts.
Project Implementation and Coordination
Coordinate delivery of assigned work packages with hospital teams, Sustainability Champions, contractors and other partners.
Track activities against approved plans, resolve routine issues and accelerate delays or decisions requiring management intervention.
Arrange progress meetings and site visits; maintain action records and follow up owners.
Provide practical guidance to Executives and hospital coordinators on assigned tasks, documentation and agreed delivery requirements.
Technical and Operational Integration
Work with qualified engineering, facilities and specialist teams to implement approved designs, specifications, SOPs and toolkits.
Coordinate site works with hospital operations to protect patient care, service continuity and applicable safety and infection-prevention requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve delivery methods and adapt proven solutions across hospitals.
Refer technical changes, design decisions and acceptance requirements to the relevant authorised specialists.
Contractor, Procurement and Cost Coordination
Prepare project requirements and supporting documentation for procurement and supplier evaluation, working with Procurement, Finance and technical teams.
Coordinate contractor deliverables and flag performance gaps against agreed scope and timelines.
Maintain assigned project budget, commitment and expenditure trackers.
Check progress and supporting records for payment or variation requests, highlight deviations and route recommendations through the applicable approval process.
Progress, Risk and Change Management
Maintain current project schedules, milestone records, risk and issue logs, and change requests.
Assess likely effects on delivery, cost, quality and hospital operations; recommend recovery actions and accelerate significant matters promptly.
Prepare project status reports for the Senior Manager and provide updates to Sustainability PMO for consolidated reporting.
Track agreed mitigation and corrective actions, retain closure evidence and seek approval before implementing changes to scope, budget or schedule.
Benefits Tracking and Performance Evidence
Establish project baselines and measurement arrangements with hospital teams, Finance and Performance & Analytics.
Collect operational evidence to assess energy, water, waste, emissions and cost outcomes using agreed methods.
Compare actual results with expected benefits and investigate shortfalls with project owners.
Distinguish measured savings from estimates, document assumptions and provide verified project inputs to Performance & Analytics for Group reporting.
Support progress tracking for the Net Zero Roadmap and other approved sustainability programmes. Identify practical improvements and opportunities to replicate successful projects across hospitals.
Commissioning, Handover and Continuous Improvement
Coordinate commissioning and acceptance activities with authorised technical and hospital teams.
Track defects and outstanding works; organise operating procedures, maintenance requirements, training, warranties and handover records.
Conduct post-implementation reviews with project owners, capture lessons learnt and monitor agreed follow-up actions.
Support audits, green-building assessments and other relevant reviews by maintaining complete project evidence.
Stakeholder Support and Delivery Accountability
Support the Senior Manager in assessing implementation partners, grant or financing opportunities, and project collaborations.
Prepare operational inputs and supporting documentation for review.
Support change management and user adoption activities, including awareness sessions, stakeholder engagement and implementation of sustainable operational practices.
Maintain effective working relationships with hospitals and other Group Sustainability units.
Support user briefings and adoption of new practices, and undertake other relevant duties assigned by the Senior Manager or Head of Group Sustainability.
Track delivery against agreed milestones, cost and quality requirements, benefits evidence, handover completion and closure of assigned actions for performance review.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Project Management, Business or a related discipline.
Relevant certification in project management, energy management or green buildings is an advantage.
Preferably 3-5 years of relevant experience in project coordination, operational delivery, facilities or sustainability initiatives, including work with multiple stakeholders or sites.
Practical experience in project planning, contractor coordination, progress and cost tracking, issue resolution and handover.
Exposure to energy efficiency, renewable energy, water, waste or green-building projects is desirable.
Understanding of procurement workflows, project documentation, risk controls and benefits measurement.
Healthcare-sector experience and familiarity with hospital operational constraints are advantages.
Strong planning, coordination and problem-solving skills; able to manage concurrent work packages, identify dependencies and follow through on actions.
Clear written and verbal communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
Able to work with technical and non-technical teams, guide junior colleagues and raise issues with practical recommendations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and project tracking tools; able to maintain schedules, cost trackers and concise status reports.
Ability to review technical project information with specialist support, interpret operational data and document project outcomes.
Willingness to travel for hospital site visits and implementation activities.
Accountable, organised, proactive and practical, with attention to quality and detail.
Collaborative and adaptable, with integrity, sound judgement and respect for patient safety, confidentiality and operational requirements.
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Healthcare Services More than 10,000 employees
KPJ Healthcare Berhad is the leading provider of private healthcare services in Malaysia, with a history dating back to 1981 when it introduced the first private specialist hospital in Johor. The Group's core values of Safety, Courtesy, Integrity, Professionalism, and Continuous Improvement drive its integrated network of more than 29 specialist hospitals across Malaysia. Additionally, KPJ has expanded its presence internationally, with hospitals in Indonesia, Bangkok, and Bangladesh, as well as investments in retirement and age-care resorts in Australia and Malaysia.
KPJ's competitive advantage stems from its extensive reach and accessibility throughout the nation, offering a wide range of medical specialist services, some of which are pioneering in the country's healthcare industry. The company also excels in utilizing integrated technology to enhance patient care, including the adoption of Cloud Computing and continuous improvements to the KPJ Clinical Information System (KCIS). Furthermore, KPJ is exploring digitalized medical technology applications in areas such as E-Pharmacy, wearable technology, robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).
With over three and a half decades of experience in hospital development and management, KPJ is built on strong fundamentals, positioning it well for the evolving healthcare industry. The company’s health tourism segment has experienced significant growth through aggressive marketing strategies, expanding its footprint in various regions.
In addition to hospital-based care, KPJ has made strides in healthcare-related industries, particularly in KPJ Senior Living Care services and Healthcare Education, recognizing their potential for the future due to increasing consumer demand. KPJ hospitals have received recognition from accreditation bodies, ensuring the quality and safety of their services.
The company is committed to giving back to the community and has established a network of Klinik Wakaf An-Nur (KWAN) charity clinics and a Hospital Waqaf An-Nur (HWAN) to provide care to the underprivileged. With 18 KWAN clinics and five mobile clinics, KPJ's efforts have positively impacted over one million patients since 1998.
Overall, KPJ Healthcare Berhad's extensive network, commitment to innovation, and dedication to quality healthcare services and community outreach make it a prominent and trusted player in the private healthcare industry.
KPJ Healthcare Berhad is the leading provider of private healthcare services in Malaysia, with a history dating back to 1981 when it introduced the first private specialist hospital in Johor. The Group's core values of Safety, Courtesy, Integrity, Professionalism, and Continuous Improvement drive its integrated network of more than 29 specialist hospitals across Malaysia. Additionally, KPJ has expanded its presence internationally, with hospitals in Indonesia, Bangkok, and Bangladesh, as well as investments in retirement and age-care resorts in Australia and Malaysia.
KPJ's competitive advantage stems from its extensive reach and accessibility throughout the nation, offering a wide range of medical specialist services, some of which are pioneering in the country’s healthcare industry. The company also excels in utilizing integrated technology to enhance patient care, including the adoption of Cloud Computing and continuous improvements to the KPJ Clinical Information System (KCIS). Furthermore, KPJ is exploring digitalized medical technology applications in areas such as E-Pharmacy, wearable technology, robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).
With over three and a half decades of experience in hospital development and management, KPJ is built on strong fundamentals. The company’s health tourism segment has experienced significant growth through aggressive marketing strategies, expanding its footprint in various regions.
In addition to hospital-based care, KPJ has made strides in healthcare-related industries, particularly in KPJ Senior Living Care services and Healthcare Education, recognizing their potential for the future due to increasing consumer demand. KPJ hospitals have received all memberships from regulatory bodies (the group has certifying body and many exposures) to ensure the quality and safety of their services.
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