Senior Strategy and Planning Specialist

CelcomDigi; Selangor; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecom company in Malaysia seeks a Senior Strategy & Planning Specialist. The role involves developing strategies, managing projects, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance business initiatives. Candidates should possess management consulting experience, strong analytical skills, and a deep understanding of the telecommunications landscape. This position emphasizes strategic clarity and efficient processes, supporting the company's vision to drive digital transformation and innovation for over 20 million customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in management consulting or strategy development in relevant industries.
• Ability to synthesize analysis into recommendations for decision making.
• Strong understanding of telecommunications market and trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies for Consumer Business aligning with key priorities.
• Facilitate decision-making processes with stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects effectively under pressure.

Skills

Management consulting experience

Strategic development

Project management

Analysis and problem-solving skills

Financial acumen

Strong communication skills

Education

Professional qualification (CFA/CA) or MBA

Job description

Senior Strategy & Planning Specialist

Employment Type: Permanent • City: CelcomDigi Tower, Petaling Jaya • Date: 16 Jan 2026

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

• To work closely with different stakeholders to develop a well‑defined strategy and game plan for all areas in Consumer Business
• To identify key priorities and activities in the evolving Consumer Business roadmap
• To drive forums for concept approval and ensure alignment across different stakeholders across the organisation
• To review and support drafting of commercial proposals, ask the right questions and ensure all initiatives make sense strategically and financially
• To perform analysis and be able to articulate qualitative and quantitative considerations to support top management in decision making
• To facilitate processes with regards to forecasting, budgets/spending, accounting treatment and risk assessments
• To define and implement efficient processes through standardisation, ensuring effective efforts, faster to market and is sustainable
• To drive and project manage multiple special projects and work with multiple stakeholders to come to a conclusion/recommendation for top management
• To prepare materials and be able to tell the story across a wide range of audiences, from townhalls to management meetings, board meetings, external communications etc.

Requirements

• Typically requires a candidate with experience in management consulting or experience in strategy development, planning, and project management, or similar roles in Financial Services, FMCG, Media, Oil & Gas, Aviation, Tech or multi‑national corporations.
• 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

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. If you’re driven, future focused, and ready to be part of something bigger, we want you on our team.

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