Manager, Project Management (Development)

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

Development Planning

• Formulate overall development strategies, phasing plans, and land use distribution for industrial estates or parks.
• Coordinate master planning exercises with consultants and internal departments.
• Evaluate site potential, accessibility, and infrastructure requirements to align with corporate and strategic objectives.
• Ensure development concepts reflect market demand, national policy directions, and long-term industrial positioning.

Feasibility and Financial Analysis

• Conduct and review feasibility studies covering market demand, cost estimation, revenue projection, IRR, and NPV.
• Review and analyse feasibility and market studies prepared by JV partners or external consultants to assess underlying assumptions, cost structures, and projected returns.
• Provide recommendations to management on the financial soundness and strategic justification of proposed industrial developments.
• Coordinate with Finance, Valuation, and Strategy teams to establish development models, funding structures, and phasing scenarios.

Regulatory and Policy Alignment

• Interpret and apply planning guidelines, zoning requirements, and industrial policy frameworks (e.g., NIMP 2030, NETR, NSS, State Structure Plans).
• Engage with planning authorities, state economic development corporations, and local councils for land conversion, master plan endorsement, and compliance clearances.
• Track and report on policy developments affecting industrial investment, incentives, and land utilization.
• Planning team will provide support to ensure all data are aligned.

Market Intelligence and Strategy

• Monitor industrial property market trends, investor sentiment, infrastructure developments, and government initiatives.
• Analyse industrial clusters, competitor projects, and potential tenants or anchor industries for positioning strategies.
• Prepare internal advisory reports and strategic briefs for management deliberations, investment committees, and board papers.

Inter-Departmental Coordination

• Collaborate with Land Management, Corporate Strategy, Legal, and Finance units on land monetization, JV structuring, and valuation matters.
• Integrate technical, financial, and policy inputs into internal proposals and approval papers.
• Support periodic management reporting on development progress, JV negotiations, and pre-development milestones.

Joint Venture & Collaboration Management

• Identify, evaluate, and structure JV opportunities with state agencies, statutory bodies, or private developers for industrial projects.
• Participate in negotiation and due diligence processes, ensuring land contribution, equity participation, and financial commitments are balanced and defensible.
• Assess JV proposals from potential partners, focusing on development feasibility, market positioning, and governance implications.
• Review technical and financial documents submitted by partners prior to entering term sheets, shareholder agreements, or definitive JV contracts.
• Coordinate internal review and preparation of papers for management and board approvals on JV formation, ensuring compliance with corporate governance frameworks.
• Support post-JV monitoring during pre-development phase, ensuring that development parameters and feasibility assumptions remain aligned.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required. Candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree in Land Management, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or other related fields are also encouraged to apply.
• The candidate should have experience in township infrastructure development and planning, preferably with a developer.
• A strong understanding of feasibility studies related to township projects is also required.
• Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., PMP, RICS, AICP) is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Project/Construction management
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in land management, real estate development, or project management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale land projects, including acquisitions, leasing, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with government agencies, legal teams, and community stakeholders.

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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