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Enterprise Business - Strategic Growth & Partnerships Specialist (Contract)

Date:  11 May 2026
Custom Field 2:  14827
Employment Type:  Contract
City:  CelcomDigi Tower, Petaling Jay
Description: 

Job Description

This role is responsible for building a strong ecosystem of industry partnerships and developing a pipeline of certified subject matter experts (SMEs) to support Enterprise Business (EB). It ensures Business Academy initiatives are aligned with market needs and produce high-quality, accredited capabilities that can be applied to drive real business outcomes.

Responsibilities

Strategic Partnerships & Industry Collaboration

  • Own and develop partnerships with industry bodies, certification organisations, academia, and ecosystem players.
  • Identify and activate collaboration opportunities that enhance credibility, accreditation, and market positioning of EB capabilities.
  • Co-create accredited and co-branded programs with partners aligned to enterprise, digital, and emerging tech domains.

SME Pipeline & Readiness

  • Build and manage a strong pipeline of certified SMEs across key domains.
  • Ensure SMEs are deployment-ready to support customer engagements, solutioning, and strategic deals.
  • Work with internal stakeholders to identify skill gaps and align development priorities to business needs.

Program Impact & Business Relevance

  • Ensure programs produce a strong pipeline of certified talents capable of influencing deals and driving revenue impact.
  • Track effectiveness through measurable outcomes (adoption, certification rates, SME deployment, business contribution).
  • Continuously align programs with market demand and evolving customer needs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Human Capital, Education, or related field.
  • Certifications in L&D, accreditation, program design, or partnership management are an added advantage.
  • Exposure to industry certifications frameworks (e.g., professional bodies, tech certifications) is a plus.
  • Experience in managing strategic partnerships with industry bodies, academia, certification organisations, or ecosystem partners.
  • Experience in designing or working with certification, accreditation, or co-branded programs.
  • Deep understanding of the Enterprise Business landscape, including digital transformation, cloud, or telco-solution selling.
  • Experience working across cross-functional stakeholders (business, L&D, external partners) to drive collaborative initiatives.
  • Exposure to enterprise, digital, or telco domains, with understanding of market trends and capability needs.
  • Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Management.
  • Commercial & Business Acumen.
  • Ability to connect talent development to real business application.
  • Strong communication and external engagement skills.
  • Capability Development with Business Impact Lens.
  • Executive Communication & Influence.
Business Unit:  ENTERPRISE BUSINESS

Job Description

This role is responsible for building a strong ecosystem of industry partnerships and developing a pipeline of certified subject matter experts (SMEs) to support Enterprise Business (EB). It ensures Business Academy initiatives are aligned with market needs and produce high-quality, accredited capabilities that can be applied to drive real business outcomes.

Responsibilities

Strategic Partnerships & Industry Collaboration

  • Own and develop partnerships with industry bodies, certification organisations, academia, and ecosystem players.
  • Identify and activate collaboration opportunities that enhance credibility, accreditation, and market positioning of EB capabilities.
  • Co-create accredited and co-branded programs with partners aligned to enterprise, digital, and emerging tech domains.

SME Pipeline & Readiness

  • Build and manage a strong pipeline of certified SMEs across key domains.
  • Ensure SMEs are deployment-ready to support customer engagements, solutioning, and strategic deals.
  • Work with internal stakeholders to identify skill gaps and align development priorities to business needs.

Program Impact & Business Relevance

  • Ensure programs produce a strong pipeline of certified talents capable of influencing deals and driving revenue impact.
  • Track effectiveness through measurable outcomes (adoption, certification rates, SME deployment, business contribution).
  • Continuously align programs with market demand and evolving customer needs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Human Capital, Education, or related field.
  • Certifications in L&D, accreditation, program design, or partnership management are an added advantage.
  • Exposure to industry certifications frameworks (e.g., professional bodies, tech certifications) is a plus.
  • Experience in managing strategic partnerships with industry bodies, academia, certification organisations, or ecosystem partners.
  • Experience in designing or working with certification, accreditation, or co-branded programs.
  • Deep understanding of the Enterprise Business landscape, including digital transformation, cloud, or telco-solution selling.
  • Experience working across cross-functional stakeholders (business, L&D, external partners) to drive collaborative initiatives.
  • Exposure to enterprise, digital, or telco domains, with understanding of market trends and capability needs.
  • Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Management.
  • Commercial & Business Acumen.
  • Ability to connect talent development to real business application.
  • Strong communication and external engagement skills.
  • Capability Development with Business Impact Lens.
  • Executive Communication & Influence.

Next Steps

Next Steps

Thank you for taking the first step towards joining our team at CelcomDigi! After submitting your application, our Talent Acquisition team will review your CV and reach out to shortlisted candidates to guide you through the next steps, including a pre-screening conversation, interviews and or assessments.

At CelcomDigi, we aspire to be Malaysia’s leading telco-tech company — the nation’s digital growth engine — powering transformation through 5G, AI, and innovation that impacts over 20 million customers. Here, your role goes beyond work. It’s about enabling businesses to thrive, connecting communities, and advancing society, as we build a brand rooted in trust, reliability and customer excellence. Aligned with our employer value proposition, Grow with Purpose. Build with Trust, you’ll have the opportunity to innovate responsibly and create digital solutions that truly make a difference. If you're driven, future focused, and ready to be part of something bigger, we want you on our team. 

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