Head, Operational Strategy Deployment

About Us

SD Guthrie Berhad (SD Guthrie) is one of the world’s leading producers of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO), representing approximately 12% of the global market share (as of 31 December 2022). With over 84,000 employees across 12 countries, we pride ourselves on innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Our operations span the entire palm oil value chain, and we are expanding into new business verticals such as green industrial parks and renewable energy. We offer enriching career opportunities supported by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to sustainability. We are the world’s first palm oil company to have our net-zero GHG emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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Your Mission

Strategy Blueprint Deployment

• Tracks & monitors the implementation of the Group’s operational strategy.
• Monitor progress against defined KPIs, milestones, and strategic objectives.

OneStream Integration & Programme Management

• Serve as the primary liaison for the integration of OneStream transformation initiatives across upstream and downstream functions.
• Initiate, facilitate, and track key strategic projects, ensuring alignment with overall transformation goals.

Value Chain Coordination

• Collaborate across business units to synchronize transformation efforts and maximize synergies.
• Address project interdependencies, identify delivery risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

Centre of Reporting

• Act as the nucleus for consolidated reporting on Group Transformation programmes.
• Analyze project performance, prepare executive-level dashboards and briefing materials, and deliver actionable insights to senior leadership.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Agribusiness, Economics, or a related field.
• Masters degree (MBA or equivalent) is strongly preferred, especially with focus on Strategy, Operations, or Sustainability.
• Project/Programme Management (PMP, PRINCE2, PgMP)
• Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) or Operational Excellence certifications
• Change Management (e.g., Prosci)
• Sustainability/ESG-related certifications (desirable, but not mandatory)
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in operations, strategy deployment, transformation, or programme management — ideally within large, complex, asset-heavy industries (e.g., agriculture, plantations, manufacturing, FMCG, or logistics).
• At least 4 years in a senior leadership role, driving enterprise-level change or transformation initiatives.
• Proven experience in managing cross-functional, cross-geography transformation programmes, including upstream & downstream operations.
• Demonstrated track record in aligning business units to strategic objectives and achieving measurable outcomes (financial, operational, and ESG-related).

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Benefits Coverage
• Hybrid Workplace
• Learning on Demand
• Employee Wellness Programme
• Employee Engagement Activities
• Fully Subsidised Sports Clubs
• Education Assistance (terms & conditions apply)
• Free Parking
• Free Shuttle Service from nearest LRT
• and many more...

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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