The Senior Executive, Ecosystem and Partnership supports the Planning & Operations function by driving ecosystem analysis, partnership coordination, and monetisation enablement across State Digital Economy Office (SDEO) initiatives nationwide.
The role focuses on translating ecosystem intelligence and strategic priorities into actionable partnerships, collaboration models, and revenue-supporting initiatives, working closely with MDEC project teams, SDEO regional offices, industry players, and ecosystem partners.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ecosystem & Partnership Analysis
Conduct ecosystem mapping and analysis to identify relevant industry players, solution providers, and strategic partners aligned with state priorities.
Analyse partnership gaps, opportunities, and value propositions across state-level initiatives.
Support the development of ecosystem briefs, partner profiles, and collaboration frameworks for internal planning and engagement.
Work closely with the Insights & Data team to translate ecosystem findings into partnership-ready intelligence.
Partnership Development & Coordination
Support the identification, structuring, and coordination of partnerships with industry, ecosystem players, and delivery partners for SDEO programmes.
Coordinate engagement workflows, meetings, and follow-ups with partners across HQ and state offices.
Assist in the preparation of partnership concept notes, pitch decks, and engagement materials.
Track partnership pipelines, engagement status, and outcomes across initiatives.
Monetisation & Revenue Enablement
Support the identification of monetisation opportunities linked to SDEO programmes, publications, events, and ecosystem initiatives.
Assist in assessing partnership-led revenue models such as sponsorships, co-funding, consultancy support, and collaboration-based contributions.
Maintain structured records of monetisable elements and support consolidation inputs for revenue tracking and reporting.
Work with internal stakeholders to ensure monetisation activities align with governance and organisational guidelines.
Coordination with States & Internal Stakeholders
Act as a coordination point between Planning & Operations, SDEO regional offices, and partners on ecosystem and partnership matters.
Support state-level workshops, labs, and engagements by coordinating partner participation and ecosystem inputs.
Ensure timely flow of information, documentation, and updates related to partnerships and ecosystem initiatives.
Reporting, Documentation & Operations Support
Maintain structured documentation of partnerships, ecosystem engagements, and monetisation activities.
Support the preparation of progress updates, summaries, and inputs for management reporting and performance tracking.
Ensure partnership data and documentation are aligned with central reporting and intelligence frameworks.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Public Policy, Technology, Management, or a related field.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in partnerships, ecosystem development, programme coordination, or business development.
Experience working with multiple stakeholders across public and private sectors.
Exposure to digital economy initiatives, innovation ecosystems, or government-linked programmes is an advantage.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
COMPETENCY REQUIRED
Ecosystem analysis and partnership coordination skills
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities
Structured thinking and ability to translate insights into execution
Basic understanding of monetisation and revenue-supporting models
Strong coordination, documentation, and follow-through skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365
Organised, proactive, and comfortable operating in multi-stakeholder environments
Summary
Company
MALAYSIA DIGITAL ECONOMY CORPORATION SDN. BHD.
Job Title
Senior Executive, State Office - Operations
Department
State Offices
Employment Status
Permanent
Work Location
CYBERJAYA, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
Published
1 week ago
Deadline
2 weeks from now
Experience
5 Years
Related Jobs:
Temporary Staff, MDEC Client Contact Centre (CliC)
JOB PURPOSE
To serve as the frontline
representative of MDEC by conducting outbound engagements with stakeholders and
managing inbound inquiries across multiple communication channels. The role
ensures timely, accurate and professional handling of requests, disseminates
information on MDEC initiatives and services, and supports effective
stakeholder engagement while maintaining high standards of customer experience.
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
Outbound
Stakeholder Engagement
Conduct outbound
communications with stakeholders in accordance with assigned initiatives,
campaigns or specific operational requirements.
Support the
execution of outbound engagement strategies to achieve campaign targets and
outreach objectives.
Promote relevant
MDEC programmes, initiatives, products or services during outbound interactions
where appropriate.
Build
stakeholder interest and awareness by effectively communicating the value and
benefits of MDEC offerings.
Inbound
Interaction Management
Deliver
high-quality customer service by responding to stakeholder inquiries through
MDEC’s official communication channels (e.g., phone calls, emails, website, and
other digital platforms).
Manage inbound
interactions using a consultative approach to understand stakeholder needs and
provide accurate information, guidance and resolution.
Ensure first
contact resolution where possible or coordinate with relevant internal teams to
facilitate timely and effective issue resolution.
Identify
opportunities to introduce relevant MDEC initiatives, programmes or services
based on stakeholder needs.
Maintain service
excellence by ensuring all operational service standards, response timelines
and quality expectations are met.
Front Counter
& Visitor Management
Manage daily
operations of the MDEC lobby, lounge and front counter to ensure a professional
and welcoming environment for stakeholders and visitors.
Attend to
walk-in visitors, incoming documents and general inquiries, and direct them to
the appropriate MDEC personnel or departments.
Determine the
nature of visitors’ inquiries and facilitate proper engagement with relevant
MDEC representatives.
Collaborate with
internal support teams including Facilities, Administration, IT, Security and
Corporate Communications to ensure the front-of-house area remains presentable,
secure and aligned with MDEC brand standards.
Data Management,
Reporting & Insights
Accurately
record and maintain stakeholder interaction details within the Customer
Management System, including interaction logs, customer details and service
outcomes.
Document
outbound interaction activities and maintain up-to-date records of engagement
outcomes.
Prepare and
maintain periodic and ad-hoc operational reports as required by management.
Review
interaction data to identify common inquiries, emerging issues and stakeholder
feedback trends.
Support the
generation of basic service insights to assist management in monitoring contact
centre performance and improving stakeholder engagement processes.
Operational
Compliance & Workforce Discipline
Maintain
consistent attendance, punctuality and adherence to assigned work schedules in
accordance with contact centre operational requirements.
Comply with
established service standards, operational procedures and internal policies to
ensure effective service delivery.
Support for
Organisational Initiatives
Provide support
for initiatives, projects or activities undertaken by the unit, department or
division as required.
Contribute to
continuous improvement efforts aimed at enhancing service delivery and
stakeholder engagement.
QUALIFICATIONS
Tertiary
education from any recognized institute of Higher Learning (IHL) in Business
Administration, Communications, Customer Service, Public Relations or any other
related field.
1–3 years of
working experience in customer service, client engagement, or stakeholder
management role.
Experience in
contact centre / hospitality / aviation industry will be an added advantage
Experience in
handling both inbound and outbound communications (calls, emails, live chat, or
social media channels) will be an added advantage.
Prior experience
in government agency, GLC, or corporate customer service environment is
preferred
COMPETENCY
REQUIRED
Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills in both English and Bahasa Malaysia
(written and verbal).
Strong customer
service orientation with the ability to manage inquiries and resolve issues
professionally.
Ability to
handle high volumes of inquiries while maintaining service quality and
responsiveness.
Good
problem-solving and analytical skills to understand stakeholder needs and
provide accurate information.
Familiarity with
CRM systems, contact centre tools, or ticketing platforms is an advantage.
Ability to work
in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, and collaborate effectively
with internal teams.
Proficient in
data reporting and analysis using tools such as Microsoft Excel , CRM reporting
dashboards or any other systems to monitor service metrics, stakeholder
engagement patterns and operational performance.
Gather website requirements with
stakeholders and program owners
Coordinate digital touchpoints and
inputs for national programs and external agencies
Support end-to-end delivery
activities including requirements, testing, and deployment
Website Maintenance & Support
Facilitate accurate and timely
content updates across websites and platforms
Enforce governance frameworks,
publishing standards, and approval workflows
Support UX, accessibility
compliance, and interface improvements
Assist with content integration
and data flow coordination across systems
Provide first-level coordination
for website-related incidents and issues
Maintain and update documentation
on web technologies, CMS, analytics, and QA
Contribute to continuous
improvement initiatives by identifying recurring issues and proposing
enhancements
Monitoring & Reporting
Track budgets, prepare reports,
and highlight cost optimisation opportunities
Monitor vendor performance and SLA
compliance, coordinate follow-ups
Monitor website performance,
uptime, and security indicators
QUALIFICATION:
Bachelor’s degree in information
technology, Computer Science, Digital Media, Web Development, or a related
field to ensure a strong grounding in technical and digital concepts.
Hold relevant certifications such as ITIL,
Agile/Scrum, UX/UI, or Web Governance to demonstrate structured approaches to
digital service delivery.
1. Manage the execution of all
secretariat functions in adherence to the approved processes and procedures,
including but not limited to the following:
Coordinate approval committee
meetings and related activities such as agenda development, minutes, managing
correspondence, and reporting;
Coordinate the submission of
relevant documentations within set timeline/deadline as per operational
requirement; and
Follow up for application status
on periodic basis with Stakeholder.
2. Monitor and analyze performance
through performance measurement system to achieve agreed quality and
timescales, including but not limited to the following:
Ensure to provide timely and
accurate updating of data for monthly team's performance report, analyze and
resolve delivery issues raised;
Understands to use databases to
make appropriate analysis; and
Contribute to process efficiencies
by reviewing them and making recommendations for improvements.
3. Undertake special assignment,
ad-hoc functions, and related duties as and when necessary, including but not
limited to the following:
Liaise and communicate with
Immigration Unit (Expatriate Services) of MDEC Cyberjaya on any issues arises
pertaining to expatriate matters which requires special attention.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1-3 years relevant working
experience in lieu of tertiary qualifications