Senior Executive (Partnership & Program Management, Innovation & Governance)_100025656_UTP - Ipoh

JOB PURPOSE

Plan, analyse, execute and monitor the tasks of Innovation, Delivery & Assurance services by managing key projects, and partnerships, driving innovation and overseeing technology architecture according to digital governance. This includes driving technology adoption through collaboration and change management with cross-functional teams to ensure project completion and product sustainability.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Plan and execute strategic partnerships with external organisations, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with partners to ensure collaboration and successful outcomes.
• Negotiate and manage partnership agreements, contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align partnership activities with organisational objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of partnerships, providing regular reports and recommendations for improvement

• Analyse, execute and monitor the project management processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Define and manage project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Coordinate and communicate with various stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor and report on project progress and make adjustments as needed.

• Plan and execute innovation within the organisation.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and trends relevant to the industry.
• Foster an environment that encourages creativity and experimentation.
• Facilitate ideation sessions and manage the innovation pipeline.
• Collaborate with teams to develop and implement innovative solutions and products.
• Monitor and measure the impact of innovation initiatives.

• Align technology architecture with business objectives, ensuring compliance with digital governance.
• Execute technology roadmap, prioritizing initiatives and ensuring efficient resource allocation.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate emerging technologies with potential to benefit the organisation.

• Execute governance frameworks for digital innovation and technology projects.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Enforce policies, procedures, and best practices for project management and technology adoption.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure adherence to governance standards.
• Provide guidance and support to project teams on governance-related matters.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to governance and compliance.

• Champion the use of digital technologies across the organization, which involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, providing training and support, and communicating the benefits of technology adoption.
• Execute digital change management strategy aligned with organisational goals.
• Identify and assess the impact of digital initiatives on people, processes, and technology.
• Define clear objectives, milestones, and success criteria for the change management process.

Secretariat

Act as secretariat for the University Digital Committee, Digital Technical Committee and Digital Department meetings by:

1. Scheduling periodical meetings
2. Engaging with stakeholders
3. Monitoring and consolidating all change requests for department reports to improve the overall service delivery

• Recognised Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field.
• At least 3 years of experience in relevant field.
• Professional qualification and advanced degree would be an added advantage.
• Fair written and verbal communication skills.
• Fair interpersonal skills.
• Fair analytical abilities.