Ambition Hiring! Full Time Chief Technical Officer in Federal Territory - Ricebowl

Lead Asset Innovation. Drive Digital Transformation. Shape the Future of Urban Transit.

Our client is a leading public transit organisation in Kuala Lumpur, responsible for one of the country's most critical mass rapid transit networks. This is a permanent, C-suite opportunity for an experienced asset management leader to take strategic ownership of a complex portfolio spanning rolling stock, stations, depots, feeder services, and protected railway zones. If you have a strong background in asset lifecycle management and digital transformation within transit or infrastructure, this role is worth your attention.

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to lead at the forefront of public transit asset management, with a direct mandate to drive digital innovation and future-proof a network that millions rely on daily. You will have the platform and authority to make a genuine, lasting impact on urban mobility.

The Role

Leading strategic asset management and technical value creation across a complex transit network:

• Shape and implement asset management strategies that maximise safety, reliability, and lifecycle value across the network
• Drive digital transformation, including enterprise asset management systems, predictive maintenance, and data-driven decision-making
• Take full governance of the asset lifecycle, from initial commissioning through to operation, overhaul, and decommissioning
• Maintain full compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements, supported by continuous risk assessment
• Oversee Park and Ride operations, revenue management, and Railway Protection Zone compliance and engagement
• Build and inspire high-performing, multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

A technically grounded, strategically minded leader ready to elevate transit asset management:

• Degree or Master's in Engineering, Asset Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• A proven record of delivering digital transformation and technical improvement programmes, ideally within transit or infrastructure
• Working knowledge of ISO standards, condition-based maintenance approaches, and the regulatory landscape for transit assets
• Strong analytical, financial, and operational oversight capabilities
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders

Ready to shape the future of urban transit? Apply now.

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