Overview
The Assistant Head of Projects, Development and Execution supports the strategic planning, development, and successful execution of projects across the organization. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards and compliance, while aligning with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.
The role works closely with clients, cross-functional teams, and external partners to drive project governance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement in project delivery.
Please note : Hospitality Projects Experience is a must for this role .
Key Responsibilities
- Project Strategy & Planning
- Assist in developing project strategies aligned with organizational goals and growth plans.
- Support project feasibility assessments, business case preparation, and risk evaluation.
- Contribute to the development of project roadmaps and execution plans.
- Establish project governance frameworks, processes, and controls.
- Project Development
- Lead or support the conceptualization and design development of projects.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to refine project requirements.
- Manage consultants, contractors, and external vendors during design and planning phases.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards.
- Project Execution and Delivery
- Oversee end-to-end project execution from initiation to completion.
- Monitor project timelines, budgets, and performance metrics.
- Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and delays proactively.
- Ensure timely procurement, resource allocation, and coordination across teams.
- Drive execution excellence and adherence to best practices.
- Stakeholder Management
- Act as a key liaison between cross-functional teams, clients, and project team.
- Provide regular project updates, reports, and performance insights.
- Manage expectations and ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support negotiations with vendors, contractors, and partners.
- Financial & Commercial Management
- Track and monitor project budgets, cost control, and financial performance.
- Analyze variances and implement corrective measures.
- Support contract management, tendering processes, and commercial evaluations.
- Ensure value engineering and cost optimization across projects.
- Team Leadership and Capability Building
- Support and mentor project managers and project teams.
- Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and accountable team culture.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing.
- Promote innovation and digital adoption in project delivery.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
- 8–15 years of relevant project management experience (depending on seniority of role)
- Proven track record in delivering complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
- Strong contractor management and site coordination skills.
- Prior leadership or team management experience preferred
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
- Financial acumen and commercial awareness
- Risk management and problem-solving capability
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects
- Willingness and ability to travel to Malaysia
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, etc)
