Strategic Project Operations Director

SEDC GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES SDN. BHD.; Kuching; On-site; MYR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

SEDC GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES SDN. BHD. seeks a Head of Project Operations to provide strategic leadership across project mobilisations, execution and close-out. You will steer Project Directors and Managers, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, cost, quality and contractual requirements.

You will review plans, budgets and resources, identify risks and drive corrective actions while coordinating with Commercial, Finance, HR and QSHE. Senior leadership and strong governance are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related discipline.
• Registration with the Board of Engineers Malaysia or professional project management certification is a plus.
• CIDB registration or other certification required for project site access, where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for project operations from pre-mobilisation through execution, completion, handover and close-out.
• Lead and guide Project Directors, Project Managers and other project leads with clear accountability and performance.
• Review and monitor execution plans, budgets, resources and deliverables to meet scope, schedule, cost, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Identify delays, cost pressures, risks and performance gaps; direct appropriate recovery and corrective actions.
• Coordinate project operations with Commercial & Contracts, Finance, Procurement, HR and QSHE; resolve or escalate delivery issues.
• Monitor financial and commercial performance including budgets, expenditure, claims, variations and EOT applications.
• Participate in tender preparation and business development with operational input.
• Ensure handover of awarded projects from tender to mobilisation and execution.
• Ensure operations comply with laws, contracts, policies and QSHE requirements.
• Oversee manpower, plant, and equipment allocation; support performance management of key personnel.
• Manage relationships with clients, consultants, authorities and JV partners; establish governance and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Project governance

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

SEDC GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES SDN. BHD. seeks a Head of Project Operations to provide strategic leadership across project mobilisations, execution and close-out. You will steer Project Directors and Managers, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, cost, quality and contractual requirements.

You will review plans, budgets and resources, identify risks and drive corrective actions while coordinating with Commercial, Finance, HR and QSHE. Senior leadership and strong governance are essential.