Senior Manager, Corporate Planning & Portfolio Management

JLG INVESTMENT HOLDINGS SDN BHD; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JLG INVESTMENT HOLDINGS SDN BHD in Malaysia is looking for a professional to lead corporate and strategic planning initiatives. The role involves overseeing real estate and infrastructure portfolios, conducting feasibility studies, and managing investment plans while ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.

The ideal candidate will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, reporting to key leaders and coordinating strategic initiatives to enhance business operations in the real estate sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead the formulation of annual business plans and strategic plans.
• Oversee project and investment portfolio management.
• Conduct feasibility studies and ROI analysis for investments.
• Consolidate and report group-wide performance to stakeholders.
• Collaborate on transformation initiatives and strategic opportunities.
• Partner with business units for project alignment and compliance.

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Corporate & Strategic Planning Lead the formulation of the Group’s annual business plan, 3-to-5-year strategic plans, and rolling forecasts in alignment with corporate objectives. Develop and manage corporate-level scorecards, KPIs, and performance dashboards for the real estate, infrastructure, and supporting business segments. Facilitate strategic review sessions with business units and subsidiaries to ensure alignment with market demands, regulatory trends, and corporate targets.

2. Real Estate & Infrastructure Portfolio Management Oversee the Group’s project and investment portfolio, including property development projects, infrastructure investments, and joint ventures. Monitor project pipeline (residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure developments), tracking financial health, progress, and strategic fit. Evaluate portfolio performance and provide insights on risk exposure, profitability, IRR, and alignment with long-term business priorities.

3. Investment & Capital Planning Conduct feasibility studies, scenario modeling, and ROI analysis for new project proposals and strategic investments. Work closely with Finance and Project Development teams to support capital budgeting, financial planning, and funding strategies. Develop business cases for landbanking, asset monetization, development phasing, and infrastructure projects.

4. Performance Monitoring & Reporting Consolidate, analyze, and report group-wide performance to the Executive Committee, Board, and key stakeholders. Highlight operational gaps and propose strategic interventions to improve execution of key projects and financial targets. Track market trends and policy changes affecting real estate, infrastructure, construction costs, and project risk exposure.

5. Strategic Initiatives & Business Development Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on transformation initiatives, cross-sector partnerships, and government/private-led infrastructure projects. Identify and recommend strategic opportunities including land acquisition, township expansion, smart city initiatives, and public-private partnerships (PPP). Support due diligence and integration processes for mergers, acquisitions, and divestments related to land or infrastructure assets.

6. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Heads of Business Units (e.g., Development, Project Management, Engineering, Property Management, and Finance) to align on project pipelines and business priorities. Coordinate with regulatory authorities, consultants, and local councils on strategic planning inputs and regulatory compliance requirements. Support Group Managing Director and C-level executives with board presentation materials, investor proposals, and strategy briefings.