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Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer Jobs in Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at Ambition

Title: Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer

Company: Ambition

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer | Kuala Lumpur

This is a priceless opportunity to step into one of the most influential C-suite roles in Malaysia's public infrastructure sector. Our client is seeking a seasoned executive to lead enterprise strategy and drive transformational change across a complex, high-impact organisation.

Why Apply?

This isn't just a senior leadership title – it's a genuine mandate to shape direction at the highest level. You'll influence long-term strategic planning, champion organisation-wide transformation, and leave a lasting impact on the communities served by one of Malaysia's key public infrastructure providers.

The Role

Driving strategy and transformation across the full breadth of the organisation:

  • Shape and coordinate enterprise-wide business plans, supported by forecasting models, performance benchmarking, and data-driven analytics
  • Translate strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps with clear KPIs and defined accountability
  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement, leading cross-functional teams through complex transformation programmes
  • Provide strategic capital expenditure input and technical guidance across the asset lifecycle to maximise returns
  • Oversee asset management governance and manage land acquisition matters in liaison with relevant regulatory bodies
  • Chair governance committees focused on operational reliability, safety, and performance improvement

What We're Looking For

A bold, experienced executive who can operate at both strategic and operational levels:

  • Degree-qualified with at least 20 years' professional experience, of which a minimum of 15 years spans strategy, transformation, planning, finance, engineering, or operations
  • Demonstrated expertise in formal programme or project management, with a strong track record of delivering at scale
  • Background in a government-linked or public sector environment, with preference for exposure to transportation, logistics, or related industries
  • Confidence presenting and reporting to Board level, with sound commercial judgement and strong analytical capability

Ready to lead transformation at the highest level? Apply now to be considered.

JTK Number: JTKSM 995 | Company Registration Number: 201301019088 (1048918-T)

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