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Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Renewable Energy (Solar)·Klang, MY·Posted Today

MYR 20,000–25,000/ month

Languages:English·Mandarin·Malay

Job Description

Job Descriptions

Strategic Leadership

Partner with the CEO to develop and execute the Company's strategic goals, business plans, and operational priorities.
Translate corporate strategy into actionable operational plans across all business units.
Drive organisational growth, operational efficiency, and sustainable profitability.
Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on operational matters.

Operational Management

Oversee end-to-end operations across Projects (C&I and LSS), Contracts, and Engineering functions.
Ensure all departments operate effectively, efficiently, and in alignment with the Company's objectives.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive accountability and performance.
Optimise workflows, systems, and resource allocation to improve productivity and project delivery.
Ensure seamless coordination and collaboration across all operational departments.

Leadership & People Management

Lead, mentor, and develop Heads of Department (HODs) across the respective functions.
Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and results-oriented culture.
Build leadership capability within the organisation through coaching, succession planning, and talent development.
Drive employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement across teams.
Support organisational change initiatives and promote effective change management practices.

Project & Business Performance Oversight

Monitor project execution, delivery timelines, cost control, quality, and profitability across C&I and LSS projects.
Ensure effective risk management, issue resolution, and decision-making across operational functions.
Oversee contract governance, compliance, and commercial risk management.
Ensure engineering excellence, innovation, and adherence to industry standards and best practices.
Review operational performance regularly and implement corrective actions where necessary.

Stakeholder Management

Serve as a key liaison between the CEO and operational departments.
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment and execution.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, consultants, contractors, and relevant authorities.
Represent the Company in operational, commercial, and industry-related engagements as required.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Proactively identify, assess, and highlight operational, commercial, contractual, regulatory, and project-related risks to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies to minimise exposure and avoid potential legal disputes.
Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and Company policies.
Strengthen operational governance, controls, and risk management frameworks.

Job Requirement

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience, with at least 8 years in senior management or executive roles.
Proven experience within the solar EPCC industry is mandatory.
Strong track record in overseeing large-scale solar and/or commercial & industrial (C&I) solar projects.
Strong understanding of solar project lifecycle, engineering principles, contract management, and operational best practices.
Demonstrated experience in managing multidisciplinary teams across project management, engineering, and contracts functions.

Why Join Us

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This newly established role is responsible for overseeing and driving the Company's overall operational excellence, strategic execution, and organisational performance across all core business functions.

As the operational leader of the organisation, the COO will ensure alignment across departments, optimise resources, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, and drive the successful execution of the Company's strategic objectives. This role is particularly critical in supporting the operational and organisational needs of a growing company with approximately 100 employees. This role requires a highly experienced leader with

strong people management capabilities, commercial acumen, and a proven track record in the solar EPCC industry.

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