Company Overview
Founded in 2000, the IAQ Group is a Malaysia-based Total Facilities Solutions Provider with 23 years of technical excellence. It operates across 7 countries, delivering hi-tech facilities solutions through diverse service models.
Job Summary
As Managing Director, you will lead strategic planning, operational management, and stakeholder engagement to drive growth, innovation, and organizational excellence aligned with the company's mission and vision.
Responsibilities
- Set strategic goals and priorities aligned with the organization's mission and vision to guide overall direction
- Develop and execute business strategies and initiatives to increase growth, profitability, and market competitiveness
- Lead senior management and department heads by providing clear guidance, support, and accountability to meet objectives
- Oversee daily operations across finance, HR, marketing, sales, and other functions to ensure efficiency, compliance, and effectiveness
- Monitor organizational performance and financial metrics, analyze risks and opportunities, and implement corrective actions
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by encouraging creativity and initiative throughout the organization
- Build and maintain positive relationships with investors, board members, partners, customers, employees, and community stakeholders
- Drive business development by identifying and pursuing new markets, partnerships, and revenue streams
- Lead change management initiatives to adapt to market shifts, technological advances, and competitive pressures
- Manage financial resources, budgets, and investments to optimize allocation and maximize shareholder value
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards to uphold integrity and transparency
- Lead crisis management and risk mitigation to protect reputation, financial stability, and operational continuity
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion by promoting fairness, respect, and equal opportunity for all employees
- Communicate organizational updates, progress, and strategic insights effectively to internal and external audiences
- Serve as the organization's primary spokesperson at public forums, media, and industry events
Required competencies and certifications
- Proven executive leadership experience driving organizational growth, transformation, and performance improvement
- Strong business acumen with strategic thinking to analyze markets, identify opportunities, and formulate strategies
- Exceptional leadership skills including vision, decisiveness, resilience, and team motivation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships and influence diverse stakeholders
- Financial management expertise including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and capital allocation
- Ability to navigate complex business environments, make difficult decisions, and lead change initiatives
- Knowledge of relevant industries, markets, and regulatory environments
- Integrity, ethics, and professionalism in leadership and business conduct
- Adaptability and agility to manage ambiguity and complexity confidently in dynamic environments
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, building and construction, or related field
- Master's degree or MBA preferred
