Full Time Chief Strategy Officer Jobs, in Randstad Malaysia Kuala Lumpur - Maukerja

Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)

Position Overview

The Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) is a critical executive role responsible for defining, driving, and executing the overall strategic direction of a leading Public Listed Company (PLC) in Malaysia. Reporting directly to the Group CEO, this position leads the Strategy, Transformation, and Strategic Delivery functions. The CSO serves as a key advisor to the CEO and the Board, bridging the gap between long-term vision and operational impact.

Key Accountabilities

• Corporate Strategy Development
• Lead the development of short-, medium-, and long-term corporate strategies aligned with business goals.
• Conduct market, competitor, and industry analysis to identify growth opportunities.
• Facilitate annual strategic planning and review cycles across various business units.
• Provide high-level strategic recommendations to the CEO and senior leadership team.
• Transformation & Strategic Delivery
• Drive enterprise-wide transformation initiatives across digital, operational, commercial, and organizational pillars.
• Identify and prioritize high-impact transformation programs and champion a culture of continuous innovation.
• Oversee the execution of key strategic initiatives, establishing governance frameworks, KPIs, and tracking mechanisms to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment and accountability for the delivery of measurable impact.
• Performance Management & Value Realization
• Track and report strategic KPIs and business performance metrics to the Executive Committee and Board.
• Ensure all initiatives deliver intended financial and operational outcomes through data-driven decision-making.
• Monitor performance against strategic objectives and intervene where necessary to ensure goals are met.
• Stakeholder Management & Leadership
• Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO, Board, and senior leadership.
• Collaborate closely with internal business units and engage external stakeholders, including consultants and partners.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams across Strategy, Transformation, and the PMO.
• Foster an organizational culture rooted in accountability, agility, and innovation.
  
  

Requirements & Competencies

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is preferred
• Experience: 15+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, corporate planning, or transformation roles.
• Technical Skills: * Expertise in corporate strategy formulation and portfolio planning.
• Advanced financial modeling and scenario planning.
• Proficiency in data analytics, insight generation, and market research
• Behavioral Competencies: * High-level strategic thinking and leadership influence.
• Proven ability in collaboration and cross-functional integration.
  

REPORTING STRUCTURE

• Reports to: Group CEO.
• Direct Reports: * Head of Strategy.
• Head of Transformation and Strategic Delivery.

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