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Head of Managed Services (MSOC)

Head of Managed Services (MSOC)

MaxisKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
18 hours ago
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Maxis Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Head of Managed Services (MSOC)

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Are you ready to get ahead in your career?

  • We want to empower you to turn your ambitions into achievements.
  • We thrive in inclusiveness, diversity and embrace close collaborations for you to create impact for yourself and others.
  • Together, we aim to bring the best of technology to help people, businesses and the nation to be ahead in a changing world.
  • To realise our vision to become Malaysia’s leading converged solutions company, we are looking for a new talent to innovate and grow with us in a culture that values commitment, performance and possibilities.

Why does this job exist and why is it critical?

What are you accountable for?

Strategic Leadership & Direction

  • Define and lead the Managed Services strategy and roadmap aligned to enterprise business goals.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams across L1, Network L2, Cloud L2, and Security Operations for seamless 24×7 delivery.
  • Drive transformation towards automation, data‑led decision-making, and proactive operations.
  • Develop team capabilities and succession pipelines to ensure future readiness.

    • Service Operations & Delivery Excellence

  • Oversee end‑to‑end managed service operations with accountability for SLA / OLA adherence and service stability.
  • Govern incident, problem, and change management processes under ITIL standards.
  • Maintain operational readiness, platform reliability, and effective escalation control.
  • Lead cross‑functional coordination to ensure swift service recovery and transparency.

    • Proactive Monitoring & Reliability

  • Lead L1 MSOC in proactive monitoring, alarm correlation, and early detection of issues.
  • Integrate and optimize platforms like PRTG, Zabbix, ISA, and ServiceNow for automation and analytics.
  • Continuously improve MTTR, alarm quality, and proactive fault prevention.

    • Domain Leadership – Network, Cloud & Security

  • Oversee domain specific performance and service health across Network (CPE), Cloud, and Security Operations.
  • Ensure standardization, unified governance, and cross domain collaboration under one MSOC framework.
  • Align with Product and Engineering to maintain service readiness and operational scalability.

    • Continuous Improvement & Transformation

  • Drive automation, AI‑driven operations, and process optimization for operational efficiency.
  • Lead Service Improvement Plans (SIPs) and RCA follow‑through to eliminate recurring issues.
  • Enhance data visibility and reporting for leadership and customer assurance.

    • What you need for the role?

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications, IT, or related field.
  • 8 to 10 years’ experience in service operations, managed services, or network / cloud / security management.
  • Minimum 5 years in senior leadership managing multi-domain or 24×7 operations.
  • Strong understanding of ITIL, automation, and operational governance.
  • Certifications in ITIL, AWS / Azure, or Security (CISSP / CISM) preferred.

    • Key Competencies

  • Strategic leadership with operational and technical depth.
  • Customer‑focused mindset with strong collaboration and communication skills.
  • Analytical, data‑driven, and decisive under pressure.
  • Ability to lead transformation and drive accountability.

    • What’s next?

  • Once you’ve applied online, our team will carefully review your application. Due to a high volume of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a fair and timely review process.
  • Should you be shortlisted for the role, we will send you an invitation via email for a digital interview. You can also check on your application status by logging into your candidate account.

    • Maxis values diverse voices & people. We hire and reward our employees based on capability & performance — regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, education, religion, nationality or physical ability.

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