JOB SUMMARY:We are seeking a dynamic and visionary General Manager (Business Transformation) to lead and drive strategic transformation initiatives across the Hotel Seri Malaysia network. This role is responsible for enhancin...
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary General Manager (Business Transformation) to lead and drive strategic transformation initiatives across the Hotel Seri Malaysia network. This role is responsible for enhancing operational efficiency, accelerating digital transformation, and delivering sustainable business growth.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead the development and execution of business transformation strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Identify gaps in current processes and implement improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Drive digital transformation, innovation, and automation across hotel operations.
Oversee change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new systems and processes.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to align transformation efforts with business priorities.
Monitor and evaluate performance metrics to ensure successful implementation of transformation initiatives.
Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior management on business performance and opportunities.
Lead cross-functional teams in delivering transformation projects within scope, timeline, and budget.
Drive cost optimization initiatives while maintaining service quality and operational standards.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field (Master’s Degree is an added advantage).
Minimum 10–15 years of working experience, with at least 5–8 years in senior leadership roles.
Proven experience in business transformation, change management, or process improvement initiatives.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Experience in hospitality industry is an added advantage.
Results-driven with strong focus on performance improvement and cost efficiency.
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:
Experience managing large-scale transformation or turnaround projects
Exposure to digitalization, automation, or system implementation
Strong strategic planning and execution capability
Perks & Benefits
Allowance (travel stipends, transportation, etc.)
Nearby public transport
Central location
Flexible working hours
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Paid training and development
12 rooms per night
Staff Meal
Telephone
"Soul of Seri Malaysia" is a new initiative for the re-branding of Malaysia Series to combine the values that will be applied to staff and customers of Hotel Seri Malaysia.
It includes the "Brand Attribute", "Brand Attitude" and "Brand Soul" elements, thus affecting the "Brand Recall" that relates the customer service characteristics.
The brand's "Brand Attitude" an interior elements need to be integrated with the "Brand Attribute", a external impact as a drive to the "Brand Soul" target point to make Hotel Seri Malaysia a "COMFORT" accommodation.
This re-branding program is to gain "Market Credibility" and "Guest Satisfaction" for The Hotel.
"Soul of Seri Malaysia" is a new initiative for the re-branding of Malaysia Series to combine the values that will be applied to staff and customers of Hotel Seri Malaysia.
It includes the "Brand Attribute", "Brand Attitude" and "Brand Soul" elements, thus affecting the "Brand Recall" that relates the customer service characteristics.
The brand's "Brand Attitude" an interior elements need to be integrated with the "Brand Attribute", a external impact as a drive to the "Brand Soul" target point to make Hotel Seri Malaysia a "COMFORT" accommodation.
This re-branding program is to gain "Market Credibility" and "Guest Satisfaction" for The Hotel.
Key Accountabilities:Oversee and manage a team of SME (Executive, Specialist and Tester) to ensure projects deliverables within the team is achieved.Ensure effectiveness and efficiency of every member in the team and high qua...
Key Accountabilities:
Oversee and manage a team of SME (Executive, Specialist and Tester) to ensure projects deliverables within the team is achieved.
Ensure effectiveness and efficiency of every member in the team and high quality performance from team members.
Manages overall resource plan for the team, develop and manage to deliver department business results.
Provides technical guidance to team members and build better career prospect and advancement for subordinates by giving exposure in areas other than the designated roles & responsibilities.
Delivery of business requirement on agreed business requirement and ensure users at the respective areas agree on the guideline.
Ensure personal development for self / staffs improvement and build positive working relationships within the team.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties and projects as assigned by superior.
Leads and manage a group of business analyst in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Operation readiness test (ORT) planning and execution.
Deliverables are achieved within the timeline set.
Having right people at the right places and maximized resource effectiveness and efficiency.
All tasks are completed within agreed upon time frame, resources well allocated for each project.
Staff are multi-task, empowered to play different roles and responsibilities and able to make prudent decisions.
Project milestones and objectives achieved within project timeline.
Attend training courses and organizes team events
Assignments / tasks are completed on time with quality delivery.
UAT and Operation Readiness Test (ORT) are completed and test results signed off based on business requirements. Ensure system has been successfully deployed in production environment.
Qualification and Experience:
7-8 years experience in Life Insurance Industry with basic operational knowledge in operations.
Knowledge of Takaful model, products and familiarity with Day 2 modules with experienced in handling projects will be an added advantage.
Experience in comparative analysis, managing/lead business analyst and operations with a successful track record of working dynamic project teams, establishing priorities and meeting department expectation.
Able to Interprets customer needs, assesses requirements and identifies solutions to non-standard request independently.
Competent in Microsoft Office application (Excel, VBA, Word, Power Point) and any other programming language
Good communication skill
Good command in English & Bahasa Malaysia
Good analytical and problem solving skills
Able to work under pressure and deliver within tight deadlines.
Driven by high desire to acquire knowledge and to deliver results
Perks & Benefits
Nearby public transport
Central location
Open culture
Avows is an IT services and solutions company founded in 2008. AVOWS provides IT Consulting, IT Training, Software Implementation, Development & Support services to customers in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, India and USA – using a Global Delivery Model backed by High Class Talent and established best practices. Our core strength lies in understanding the customer’s requirements and putting together workable plan to address customer needs. We mobilize the right technical and managerial talent, talent which would solve customers’ problems and deliver value at optimal costs.We have been consistently delivering high quality services with our technology and domain experts. Marking our 10th Year we have embarked on a digital journey and working on technologies like Chatbot & AI, Robotic Process automation, BPM, Big Data Analytics to name a few and we also are into TEST automation and provide all kind of testing services with some of the leading organisations in the region. Founded in 2008, Avows serves global IT companies and the leading software vendors in Communications & Technology, Banking & Financial Services, Insurance, Telecommunications, and Media, Information & Entertainment industries. We build and support applications and platforms for our clients that create competitive advantage and bring true value to the customer.