HEAD OF SPECIAL PROJECTS DEPARTMENT

Position Summary

The General Manager – Special Projects is responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of large, complex, high‑value capital projects (typically exceeding RM100 million) within agreed safety, time, cost, scope, and quality parameters. The role sits within the Project Integration Division and reports to its Head.

The position has a strong strategic and operational focus, leading multidisciplinary teams and external partners while ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations.

Reporting & Structure

• Level: General Manager
• Reports to: Head of Project Integration Division
• Direct reports: Project Managers
• Works closely with internal department heads, senior management, and external stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, and government agencies.

Core Responsibilities

• Project Delivery & Integration: Lead planning, execution, and completion of complex special projects in line with the PID project framework.
• Stakeholder & Communication Management: Ensure continuous alignment and effective communication with internal clients, external partners, and regulatory authorities.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce HSSE standards and ensure full compliance with legal, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Time & Cost Control: Manage schedules and budgets, monitor deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Contract & Contractor Management: Oversee contracts (including FIDIC-based arrangements), manage claims, resolve conflicts, and ensure contracted outcomes are met.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks early to avoid cost overruns or delays.
• Governance & Reporting: Provide regular, high-quality progress and performance reporting to management.
• People Development: Mentor and coach team members, identify capability gaps, and drive structured training and development programs.

Project in Execution:

• Berth 0 – 360m berth and yard expansion north of PTP (high value)
• Design of Terminal Phase 3A (high value)
• Maintenance Dredging and Under-Deck Sedimentation Removal (high risk)

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in an Engineering discipline and/or Project Management.

• PMP or similar certification is required

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years' experience in the management of large-scale industrial projects with values over 100 M RM.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders.

• Proven experience in managing projects with differing levels of complexity.

• Proven leadership skills enabling effective team collaboration

• Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to execute projects on time and within budget.

• Clear ability to cooperate effectively with superiors and company management level

• Ability to comprehend and effectively manage the wider implications of the project for the business unit

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• High proficiency in negotiation.

• Able to work independently and with minimal supervision.

• Proven ability to contain costs through timely risk management.

• Proven ability to work within a team setting.

• Proficient with MS office applications.

• Superior written and verbal communication, facilitation and presentation skills.