Senior Executive - MTDC Academy

We're Hiring: Senior Executive – MTDC Academy

Location: UPM-MTDC Technology Centre III

Division: Technology Ecosystem Development Business Division (TEDBD)

Department: MTDC Academy

Are you passionate about talent development, training programme management, and stakeholder engagement MTDC is looking for a Senior Executive – MTDC Academy to design and coordinate talent development programmes, support TENTRA's business development, and manage training projects that meet client and industry needs while contributing to MTDC Academy's revenue objective.

What You'll Do

Talent Development & Training Programme Design

• Conduct training needs analysis to identify client skill gaps, requirements, and expected outcomes.
• Design customised training programmes, learning materials, and assessments aligned with client needs.
• Engage clients and stakeholders to validate learning objectives, programme content, and delivery expectations.
• Recommend suitable delivery methods, including in-person, virtual, blended, and workplace-based learning.
• Identify and coordinate trainers, subject matter experts, and facilitators.
• Establish assessment and evaluation measures to monitor participant performance and programme effectiveness.
• Pilot, deliver, and review programmes, incorporating client and participant feedback to improve future delivery.

Business Development & Client Engagement

• Identify and qualify potential clients, including companies, government agencies, ministries, educational institutions, and ecosystem companies.
• Engage prospective clients to understand their training requirements and coordinate with the Head of Department and Business Development team.
• Prepare training proposals, quotations, and presentations, including programme scope and costing inputs in line with approved commercial parameters.
• Follow up on proposals and client enquiries to support conversion into confirmed training engagements.
• Maintain an updated opportunity tracker covering client details, estimated value, proposal status, next actions, expected decision dates, and outcomes.
• Promote TENTRA's training offerings through client engagement, networking events, and approved communication channels.
• Identify repeat-business, cross-selling, and partnership opportunities.
• Build relationships with trainers, subject matter experts, and industry partners to support programme development and delivery.

Accreditation, Certification & Quality Assurance

• Monitor relevant accreditation and certification requirements and identify suitable schemes for TENTRA programmes.
• Prepare and maintain accreditation application and renewal documents, including trainer profiles, curricula, assessments, and programme evaluation records.
• Coordinate quality reviews, audit evidence, and corrective actions to maintain accreditation compliance.
• Support internal team members and trainers in understanding applicable standards, documentation, and delivery requirements.
• Ensure accreditation and certification status is accurately reflected in programme information and promotional materials.

Project Implementation & Programme Management

• Coordinate project implementation plans, responsibilities, and progress updates with clients, partners, and funders.
• Manage programme resources, including trainers, venues, equipment, and participant logistics, within approved budgets and timelines.
• Monitor programme delivery, budget utilisation, milestones, and KPIs, escalating risks and variances to the Head of Department.
• Maintain complete programme records and ensure compliance with internal governance, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare interim and final reports covering programme delivery, budget status, participation, outcomes, and stakeholder feedback.
• Document lessons learnt and support post-programme evaluations to improve future delivery.

Who We're Looking For

Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Management, Human Resources Development, Human Resources Management, Business Management, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), or a related field.
• A Master's Degree is an added advantage.

Experience

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in talent development, training programme management, TVET, or related fields, with experience in programme coordination, training proposal development, client engagement and business development activities.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of project management, talent management, and training development or management.
• Basic knowledge of technical skills and TVET/STEM education.
• Established networks within the training industry, including relevant ministries, government agencies, and industry bodies.
• Good facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in developing training proposals and quotations.
• Basic business development skills, including client engagement, lead follow-up, and opportunity tracking.
• Strong coordination, reporting, documentation, and programme management capabilities.

Certifications (Added Advantage)

• Training Needs Analysis certification or relevant training.
• Train-the-Trainer (TTT) certification.
  

Why MTDC

At MTDC, we develop talent, strengthen industry capability, and build future-ready ecosystems for Malaysia's technology sector. Join a mission-driven organisation committed to impactful training, innovation, and national development.

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Learn more: https://www.mtdc.com.my

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.