Overview
Ecosystem: Project Resources (Contract for Service) Jobs in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at MRANTI
Title: Ecosystem: Project Resources (Contract for Service)
Company: MRANTI
Location: Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Job Summary
As part of the Innovation Commercialisation (Ecosystem Division), the heart of Malaysia’s technology acceleration, your mission will be to harmonise data, engage high-level stakeholders, and manage the financial and operational rigour required to meet national goals.
This position will be on a Contract-For-Service basis for the period of 7 months from June 2026 until December 2026, accelerating the "Lab-to-Market" journey. Driving two national-level initiatives: the National Technology & Innovation Sandbox (NTIS) and the Research, Development, Innovation, Commercialisation and Economy (RDICE) Coordination Office.
Key Responsibilities
1. Assistant Manager, Stakeholder Management
- Focus: RDICE Coordination Office.
- Role: Lead strategic engagement with ministries, agencies, and IHL leaders to drive the adoption of market-oriented commercialisation metrics. You will align industry “problem statements” with research capabilities to accelerate demand-driven innovation and commercialisation outcomes.
2. Senior Associate, Data Intelligence & Analytics
- Focus: RDICE Coordination Office.
- Role: Standardise disparate datasets from ministries and universities into a standardised national framework (TRL, CRL, and IP status). You will update commercialisation data submissions, design and maintain the Central RDICE Commercialisation Dashboard.
3. Senior Associate, Outreach Engagement Liaison
- Focus: Sandbox Initiative.
- Role: Drive active engagement with prospective applicants and partners while managing outreach activities like roadshows and workshops. You will also maintain social media presence and manage stakeholders.
4. Senior Associate, Budget & Reporting
- Focus: Sandbox Initiative.
- Role: Oversee budget planning, utilisation tracking, and financial reporting for RMK-funded projects. You will ensure compliance with government funding guidelines and coordinate financial handovers to stakeholders.
Job Requirements
To be successful in these roles, candidates should generally possess:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (Finance, IT, Data Science, Public Policy, or Business).
- Proven track record in your respective field, with specific experience in government-funded projects, R&D ecosystems, or stakeholder management being a significant advantage.
- Exceptional verbal and written skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal teams and external government partners.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain data integrity, and adapt swiftly to evolving programme needs.
