I seek a senior program or strategy role that leverages data-driven marketing and program management, business analyst, consultancy, values cross-functional collaboration, and offers measurable growth and leadership opportunities.
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Izdihar Zakaria
@izdiharzakaria
Program Manager and Business Strategist driving data-led growth and large-scale deployments.
MalaysiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-oriented Program Manager and Business Strategist with over 14 years of cross-industry experience in technology, food, and advertising, focused on driving G2B and B2B growth through data-driven marketing and strategic partnerships.
My track record includes securing multi-million ringgit contracts, leading nationwide deployments, and optimizing marketing performance using analytics; I combine program management, procurement, and stakeholder engagement to deliver scalable outcomes.
Certified in AI and Data Science, I emphasize customer experience, continuous improvement, and team mentorship to meet KPIs and deliver measurable business impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
HB
Current
Manager, HIP & Data Analyst
Halal Development Corporation Berhad
Jun 2024 - Present (2 years)
Drive G2B marketing and program execution for HIP, designing bespoke product packages, leading end-to-end workshops, and using data analysis to optimize social campaigns and generate leads.
CB
Assistant Manager, PMO
CYSECA Solutions Sdn Bhd
Jan 2024 - Jun 2024 (5 months)
Managed project governance and documentation, tracked payment milestones for timely collection, and led technical delivery including kick-offs and UAT to ensure client acceptance.
CB
Operations Manager
ComeBy Sdn Bhd
Aug 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 5 months)
Secured a RM1.8M three-year subscription for 50 stores via a data-driven POC, planned and executed nationwide installations across 50 locations in under three months, and managed regulatory approvals.
SB
Business Manager
Salud Kitchen Sdn Bhd
Apr 2016 - Jun 2022 (6 years 2 months)
Quadrupled average monthly revenue to RM100,000 by scaling eCommerce and partnerships and implemented PDCA-driven processes while training 75 retailers to improve operations.
PB
Business Analyst
Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd
Jan 2013 - Mar 2016 (3 years 2 months)
Managed OPEX and CAPEX KPIs, secured RM250,000 for system development and led adoption through training, and organized a corporate event with a RM1.2M budget within scope.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universiti Teknologi Petronas
Bachelor of Technology, Information Communication & Technology
Bachelor of Technology in Information Communication & Technology from Universiti Teknologi Petronas.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
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Location
MalaysiaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
50k-100k USD
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