Senior Strategy & Planning Specialist

CelcomDigi; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

CelcomDigi seeks a senior strategy professional to drive the lifecycle of major initiatives within Consumer Business. You will craft strategies, identify priorities, and align stakeholders across divisions to accelerate time-to-market and strategic clarity.

Responsibilities include leading concept-approval forums, refining proposals, and building scalable processes, with a focus on delivering strong financial outcomes and clear management communications.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in strategy or management consulting.
• Experience in Financial Services, FMCG, Media, Oil & Gas, Aviation, Technology.
• MBA or CFA/CA is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong understanding of the telecommunications market and emerging technologies.
• Ability to synthesize analysis into top management recommendations.
• Excellent presentation and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a well-defined strategy and game plan for Consumer Business with stakeholders.
• Identify and prioritize key initiatives aligned with the Consumer Business roadmap.
• Conduct research, facilitate ideation sessions, and propose innovative solutions.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution.
• Lead forums for concept approvals with stakeholders across divisions.
• Review and refine commercial proposals for strategic and financial viability.
• Define standardized processes to improve efficiency, sustainability, and scalability.
• Prepare impactful materials for townhalls, meetings, and external communications.

Skills

Strategy development

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Project management

Communication

Education

MBA

CFA/CA

Job description

Job Description

Strategy and Planning drives and manages the lifecycle of all projects and initiatives for the division. This includes developing strategies, identifying key priorities, and implementing efficient processes to ensure alignment, faster time-to-market, and strategic clarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop a well-defined strategy and game plan for all areas within Consumer Business in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Identify and prioritize key initiatives and align them with the Consumer Business roadmap.
• Conduct research, facilitate ideation sessions, and propose innovative solutions to address market needs.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of initiatives and adherence to deadlines.
• Lead forums for concept approvals, ensuring alignment with stakeholders across divisions.
• Review and refine commercial proposals, ensuring strategic and financial viability.
• Define and implement standardized processes to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and scalability.
• Prepare impactful materials for townhalls, management meetings, and external communications.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of relevant experience, preferably in management consulting, strategy development, strategic planning, project management, or similar roles.
• Experience in Financial Services, FMCG, Media, Oil & Gas, Aviation, Technology, or multinational corporations is preferred.
• A professional qualification (CFA/CA) or MBA is an added advantage (but not essential)
• Strong understanding of the telecommunications market, industry trends, and emerging technologies
• Proficient in synthesising concepts and analysis into recommendations for top management decision making
• Able to multi‑task and manage own time effectively and ability to handle multiple strategic priorities, with support from manager and other team members
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, critical thinking, attention to detail, solid financial acumen and ability to structure the narrative/key arguments
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities to tackle complex challenges and drive results
• Personal presence and ability to clearly communicate compelling messages to stakeholders and external business partners
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and adapt to changing priorities as well as work in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Self‑starter, team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible, with excellent presentation skills, including strong oral and writing capabilities

About CelcomDigi

At CelcomDigi, we aspire to be Malaysia’s leading telco‑tech company - the nation’s digital growth engine - powering transformation through 5G, AI, and innovation that impacts over 20 million customers. Here, your role goes beyond work. It's about enabling businesses to thrive, connecting communities, and advancing society, as we build a brand rooted in trust, reliability and customer excellence. Aligned with our employer value proposition, Grow with Purpose. Build with Trust, you'll have the opportunity to innovate responsibly and create digital solutions that truly make a difference.

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CelcomDigi is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to promote employment practices that are transparent, objective and fair.