Full Time Deputy Senior Manager, Transformation - Strategic Management Jobs, in UEM Sunrise Berhad Federal Territory - Maukerja

Job Purpose

The Deputy Senior Manager, Transformation & Strategic Management supports the Head, Strategy in driving enterprise-wide transformation initiatives aligned with UEM Sunrise’s strategic priorities and value creation objectives. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy & Transformation, the role independently manages assigned projects, develops project scope and implementation plans, and ensures effective planning, analysis, risk management and execution across transformation portfolios. The role collaborates with senior leadership, cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to identify opportunities for growth, enhance efficiency and strengthen organizational capabilities. It also monitors programme performance, manages deviations and implements mitigation or intervention plans to support successful delivery and long-term transformation outcomes.

Job Accountabilities

Strategic Planning & Execution - Transformation

• Collaborate with senior leadership to define transformation objectives and ensure alignment with the organization’s overall strategy.
• Jointly develop (with Business Units and Operational Teams) and drive initiatives across key transformation areas.
• Operational Excellence – Strengthen risk management, enhance customer experience, and improve business and operational frameworks.
• Process and Business Optimization – Drive end-to-end process improvements, including standardising tools, optimising cost reporting, and digitalising workflows (eg: procurement, development, sales).
• Technological Development – Improve adoption and utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other technological advancements.
• Financial Transformation – Optimize budgets, enhance financial governance, and drive cost efficiency.
• Project Development – Improve project feasibility analysis, execution, and management methodologies.
• Organizational Development Build leadership capabilities, workforce planning, and talent development programs.

Programme Monitoring and Risk Management

• Oversee the execution and delivery of multiple transformation projects within scope, budget and timeline, in compliance with the governance established (i.e. Terms of Reference, cadence and approving authorities).
• Develop dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs), success metrics, and overall program health.
• Identify risks, escalate critical issues, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure smooth execution.
• Continuously identify roadblocks or delays in delivering initiatives and formulating action plans needed enable course correction.

Change Management

• Own and drive the Change Management Programme across Project Capitale, U2030, Strategy, Transformation and Sustainability – including stakeholder engagement, communication planning and capability building, to ensure sustainable organisational adoption is achieved across the entire organization.
• Execute change management strategies and programme to drive impact and results from adoption of new processes, systems, and technologies – including stakeholder engagement, communication planning, capability building and organizational adoption initiatives.
• Identify potential resistance points and develop strategies to address them effectively.
• Act as a champion for cultural change, fostering an agile and innovation-driven mindset.
• Build strong relationships with executives, department heads, and external partners to ensure alignment and buy-in.
• Serve as the key liaison for all transformation-related communications, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Develop and execute transformation strategic communications and engagement initiatives to strengthen awareness, alignment and collaboration across the organization.

Executive Reporting and Communications

• Develop and present comprehensive reports on transformation progress for senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Use data-driven insights to recommend adjustments and improvements to ongoing initiatives.
• Maintain documentation of lessons learned and best practices.
• Prepare management and board presentations, including storyboarding, data sourcing, analysis, visualization, and stakeholder engagement.

Strategic Management

• Support strategic planning, alignment, and execution activities, ensuring organizational priorities are translated into actionable initiatives.
• Serve as the central coordination and governance function to integrate strategic priorities across business functions; strengthen execution discipline.
• Support execution of transformation, value creation initiatives, strategic projects, and business priorities directed by the MD/CEO and Management.
• Monitor transformation, strategic initiative progress and organisational impact through performance indicators, engagement metrics, and benefits realization tracking.
• Manage and coordinate strategic forums and leadership platforms – Management Retreats, Board Retreats, Townhalls, and other governance cadences.
• Drive organizational readiness; promote a culture of agility.

People Development

• Provide leadership, coaching and performance management to Transformation & Strategic Management team members and related strategic functions.
• Build a strong pipeline of strategic capability through structured talent development, succession planning and targeted exposure to enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Foster a culture of high performance, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement to support long-term value creation and transformation outcomes.

Qualifications & Technical Competences

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance / Management / Real Estate / Organisational Development or related discipline. Professional qualification (eg: ICAEW, ACCA, CPA, CFA) is an added advantage.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience, including in Corporate Planning, Corporate Finance or Business Transformation, Project and Stakeholder Management, with a strong understanding of financials and process improvement.
• Experience in Strategy, Transformation, PMO, Consulting and large corporate environments (GLCs, Public Listed Companies or Investments) are advantageous.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional strategic and transformation initiatives at senior leadership level.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making abilities, with a results-driven mindset.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and process improvement frameworks are advantageous.
• Strong grasp of financials, data analytics, and performance tracking.
• Ability to develop analytical dashboards and sophisticated presentation decks from scratch is essential.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to connect the dots and challenge the status quo.
• Ability to identify risks and roadblocks and develop effective mitigation strategies. Hands-on approach with strong influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations.
• Independent and self-motivated team player with a high level of professionalism and integrity.
• Ability to utilise Copilot and other AI tools is advantageous.