Strategic Projects Lead: Data-Driven Transformation

Ambition; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition is seeking a strategic professional to lead and manage high-impact business initiatives in Kuala Lumpur. You will work from planning through execution, aligning with organizational goals and collaborating with cross-functional teams across business and technology.

You will analyze opportunities, develop recommendations, and drive implementations, using data and analytics to measure outcomes and support decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate planning, business transformation, project management, investment banking, private equity, or a related field.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities with a structured approach to decision-making.
• Experience using data and business insights to support recommendations and drive measurable outcomes (SQL is a must).
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior leadership.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments and manage ambiguity.
• Results-driven, proactive, and able to take ownership of initiatives from inception through delivery.
• Experience in financial services, technology, fintech, consulting, or other transformation-driven industries is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage strategic business initiatives from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Identify business improvement and growth opportunities through research, analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
• Conduct problem analysis, develop recommendations, and drive implementation of solutions to address operational and strategic challenges.
• Utilize data, analytics, and business insights to support decision-making, measure outcomes, and track project performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver projects, manage dependencies, and ensure successful execution.
• Facilitate communication and alignment across business and technology teams to support project objectives.
• Prepare and present project updates, recommendations, and progress reports to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Manage project scope, timelines, resources, risks, and deliverables to ensure successful project outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Data analytics

Problem solving

Communication

Presentation skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Job description

Ambition is seeking a strategic professional to lead and manage high-impact business initiatives in Kuala Lumpur. You will work from planning through execution, aligning with organizational goals and collaborating with cross-functional teams across business and technology.

You will analyze opportunities, develop recommendations, and drive implementations, using data and analytics to measure outcomes and support decision-making.