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Senior Strategy & Planning Specialist

Date: 16 Jan 2026

Custom Field 2: 14488

Employment Type: Permanent

City: CelcomDigi Tower, Petaling Jay

Description:

Job Description

Strategy and Planning drives and manages the lifecycle of all projects and initiatives for the division. This includes developing strategies, identifying key priorities, and implementing efficient processes to ensure alignment, faster time-to-market, and strategic clarity.

Responsibilities

To work closely with different stakeholders to develop a well-defined strategy and game plan for all areas in Consumer Business
To identify key priorities and activities in the evolving Consumer Business roadmap
To drive forums for concept approval and ensure alignment across different stakeholders across the organisation
To review and support drafting of commercial proposals, ask the right questions and ensure all initiatives makes sense strategically and financially
To perform analysis and be able to articulate qualitative and quantitative considerations to support top management in decision making
To facilitate processes with regards to forecasting, budgets/spending, accounting treatment and risk assessments
To define and implement efficient processes through standardisation, ensuring effective efforts, faster to market and is sustainable
To drive and project manage multiple special projects and work with multiple stakeholders to come to a conclusion/recommendation for top management
To prepare materials and be able to tell the story across a wide range of audiences, from townhalls to management meetings, board meetings, external communications etc.

Requirements

Typically requires a candidate with experience in management consulting or experience in strategy development, planning, and project management, or similar roles in Financial Services, FMCG, Media, Oil & Gas, Aviation, Tech or multi-national corporations.
A professional qualification (CFA/CA) or MBA is an added advantage (but not essential)
Strong understanding of the telecommunications market, industry trends, and emerging technologies
Proficient in synthesising concepts and analysis into recommendations for top management decision making
Able to multi-task and manage own time effectively and ability to handle multiple strategic priorities, with support from manager and other team members
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, critical thinking, attention to detail, solid financial acumen and ability to structure the narrative/key arguments
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities to tackle complex challenges and drive results
Personal presence and ability to clearly communicate compelling messages to stakeholders and external business partners
Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and adapt to changing priorities as well as work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Self-starter, team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible, with excellent presentation skills, including strong oral and writing capabilities

Business Unit: CONSUMER BUSINESS

Job Description

Responsibilities

To work closely with different stakeholders to develop a well-defined strategy and game plan for all areas in Consumer Business
To identify key priorities and activities in the evolving Consumer Business roadmap
To drive forums for concept approval and ensure alignment across different stakeholders across the organisation
To review and support drafting of commercial proposals, ask the right questions and ensure all initiatives makes sense strategically and financially
To perform analysis and be able to articulate qualitative and quantitative considerations to support top management in decision making
To facilitate processes with regards to forecasting, budgets/spending, accounting treatment and risk assessments
To define and implement efficient processes through standardisation, ensuring effective efforts, faster to market and is sustainable
To drive and project manage multiple special projects and work with multiple stakeholders to come to a conclusion/recommendation for top management
To prepare materials and be able to tell the story across a wide range of audiences, from townhalls to management meetings, board meetings, external communications etc.

Requirements

Typically requires a candidate with experience in management consulting or experience in strategy development, planning, and project management, or similar roles in Financial Services, FMCG, Media, Oil & Gas, Aviation, Tech or multi-national corporations.
A professional qualification (CFA/CA) or MBA is an added advantage (but not essential)
Strong understanding of the telecommunications market, industry trends, and emerging technologies
Proficient in synthesising concepts and analysis into recommendations for top management decision making
Able to multi-task and manage own time effectively and ability to handle multiple strategic priorities, with support from manager and other team members
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, critical thinking, attention to detail, solid financial acumen and ability to structure the narrative/key arguments
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities to tackle complex challenges and drive results
Personal presence and ability to clearly communicate compelling messages to stakeholders and external business partners
Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and adapt to changing priorities as well as work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Self-starter, team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible, with excellent presentation skills, including strong oral and writing capabilities

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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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