General Manager (Automotive Academy)

About you

The General Manager Academy leads the strategic expansion, full P&L, and long-term sustainability of CARSOME Academy across four business pillars: TVET Education, Commercial Training, Talent Matching, and M.V.15 Inspection. This executive role builds strategic partner networks, secures scholarship and grant funding, and drives commercial growth to position the Academy as a primary mobility workforce provider.

Your Day-to-Day

Strategic Planning, Growth & Sustainability

• Develop and execute business plans to scale market share, optimize unit economics, and ensure long-term commercial self-sustainability.
• Evaluate market demands and emerging mobility technologies (e.g., EV diagnostics) to continuously innovate educational and enterprise offerings.
• Establish operating models that balance social impact and workforce development with high-margin enterprise growth.

Strategic Partnerships & Scholarship Funding

• Build executive-level relationships with government ministries, TVET bodies, automotive OEMs, and global industry associations.
• Pitch to and secure funding from corporate CSR programs, foundations, and government agencies for student scholarships and infrastructure grants.
• Form joint ventures and institutional alliances to integrate CARSOME Academy into regional workforce development pipelines.

P&L & Business Performance Management

• Hold direct P&L accountability across TVET, B2B training contracts, recruitment placement, and M.V.15 inspection revenues.
• Monitor quarterly financial targets, capital expenditures, operational efficiency, and cross-pillar revenue diversification.

Four Business Pillar Operations

• TVET Education: Drive student enrollment, campus infrastructure, and accredited technical certificate and diploma programs.
• Training Provider: Commercialize custom upskilling, technical certifications, and enterprise workshops for automotive fleets, dealers, and corporate clients.
• Job Matching Ecosystem: Expand employer network pathways to monetize job placement services for graduates within and beyond the CARSOME ecosystem.
• M.V.15 Inspection: Direct quality assurance, standard operating procedures, and inspector training programs for M.V.15 vehicle standards.

Sales, Marketing & Governance

• Architect omnichannel consumer marketing campaigns and enterprise B2B sales pipelines to achieve ambitious revenue targets.
• Ensure 100% regulatory compliance with national accreditation authorities (e.g., JPK/SKM), technical boards, and safety standards.
• Lead, recruit, and mentor cross-functional teams spanning sales, academic affairs, partnership development, and campus operations.

Your Know-how

• Experience: 5+ years in executive leadership within vocational education (TVET), corporate training, or automotive operations.
• Funding & Partnerships: Proven track record of securing scholarship funding, corporate sponsorships, and government training grants.
• Commercial Expertise: Demonstrated mastery of P&L management, multi-channel B2B/B2C sales, and scaling operations across multi-site networks.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Education Management, Engineering, or a related field.