Chief Operating Officer - COO (Infrastructure)

As Chief Operating Officer you will play a pivotal role in shaping the operational landscape of the organisation’s infrastructure portfolio. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve developing strategies that drive asset optimisation while fostering a culture of safety and accountability. You will be instrumental in implementing digital transformation initiatives that streamline processes and improve efficiency.

Chief Operating Officer - COO (Infrastructure)

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Location: Jakarta

Keywords: operational excellence, asset optimisation, digital transformation, continuous improvement, infrastructure leadership, stakeholder management, resilience, HSSE standards, governance frameworks, strategic impact

An exceptional opportunity awaits for an experienced Chief Operating Officer to take the helm of operational management within a leading infrastructure investment platform based in Jakarta. This executive role is designed for a seasoned professional who thrives on overseeing complex asset portfolios, driving operational excellence, and championing sustainable practices across multi-site operations. The organisation offers a mandate to shape the future of strategically important infrastructure assets, with significant exposure to senior government, regulatory, investment, and strategic stakeholders. You will be empowered to lead transformation initiatives, optimise asset performance, and foster a culture of accountability, safety, and integrity. If you are seeking a high-impact position where your expertise in infrastructure operations can create lasting value and influence the direction of major projects, this is your chance to make a meaningful difference.

• Take charge of operational management for a diverse portfolio of infrastructure assets, ensuring safe, efficient, and resilient operations that align with corporate objectives.
• Lead digitalisation and transformation initiatives to enhance asset performance, reliability, lifecycle optimisation, and cost efficiency while maintaining rigorous HSSE standards.
• Collaborate closely with regulators, government agencies, contractors, consultants, investors, and strategic partners to maximise asset value and drive long-term success.

What you'll do:

As Chief Operating Officer you will play a pivotal role in shaping the operational landscape of the organisation’s infrastructure portfolio. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve developing strategies that drive asset optimisation while fostering a culture of safety and accountability. You will be instrumental in implementing digital transformation initiatives that streamline processes and improve efficiency. By establishing strong governance frameworks and maintenance protocols you will ensure assets operate at peak performance. Your ability to build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders—including regulators and government agencies—will be crucial in achieving compliance and maximising asset value. Success in this role requires a commitment to continuous improvement as well as the capacity to respond effectively to operational risks through robust BCM programmes. Ultimately your leadership will underpin the organisation’s reputation for operational excellence and long-term value creation.

• Oversee the operational management of multiple infrastructure assets across various sites, ensuring consistent standards and optimal performance.
• Develop and implement robust operational strategies that support both corporate goals and investment priorities.
• Drive asset reliability, availability, lifecycle optimisation, and cost efficiency through innovative approaches and continuous improvement programmes.
• Establish comprehensive asset management frameworks that strengthen maintenance protocols and operational governance.
• Ensure strict compliance with all relevant regulations, permits, contractual obligations, and industry standards across the portfolio.
• Lead risk management efforts including Business Continuity Management (BCM), emergency preparedness planning, and resilience initiatives.
• Maintain exemplary Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) practices throughout all operations to safeguard people and assets.
• Identify opportunities for operational transformation by leveraging digitalisation and automation technologies.
• Design key performance indicators (KPIs), performance management systems, and reporting mechanisms to monitor asset health and progress.
• Manage relationships with contractors, operators, consultants, concession partners, regulators, government agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure delivery against agreed standards.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for Chief Operating Officer brings extensive experience from asset-intensive industries such as toll roads transportation or infrastructure investment. Your background includes executive leadership roles where you have successfully managed multi-site operations developed robust governance frameworks led digital transformation projects and implemented best-in-class maintenance strategies. You possess deep technical knowledge combined with strong commercial acumen enabling you to translate strategic vision into tangible results. Your interpersonal skills allow you to build trust-based relationships with diverse stakeholders—from government officials to contractors—ensuring alignment on shared objectives. You are recognised for your commitment to safety integrity accountability continuous improvement as well as your ability to navigate complex regulatory environments. Your proven track record demonstrates not only operational expertise but also the capacity to inspire high-performing teams foster collaboration drive innovation deliver long-term value.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Business Management is required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 15–20 years’ professional experience in toll roads, transportation infrastructure or related industries with proven track record managing complex assets.
• At least 5–10 years’ executive leadership experience overseeing multi-site operations or large-scale infrastructure portfolios.
• Deep knowledge of toll road operations including asset management strategies maintenance planning and operational governance frameworks.
• Solid understanding of operational risk management principles including Business Continuity Management (BCM) emergency preparedness resilience planning and HSSE requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading digitalisation automation transformation initiatives aimed at improving efficiency reliability and sustainability.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with ability to collaborate effectively with regulators government agencies contractors consultants concession partners investors and strategic partners.
• Proven capability translating operational strategy into measurable business outcomes through KPIs performance management systems reporting mechanisms.
• Strong commercial analytical problem-solving negotiation communication relationship-management skills coupled with high integrity accountability resilience commitment to excellence.
• Experience in toll road concessions transportation infrastructure investment or large-scale asset management highly advantageous.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a premier platform for infrastructure investment offering unparalleled opportunities for executive leadership within Indonesia’s rapidly evolving sector. With access to strategically important assets you will be at the forefront of shaping national development priorities while enjoying significant scope for strategic impact. The company is committed to creating an environment where operational excellence is not just encouraged but expected—supported by advanced digital tools robust governance structures ongoing training opportunities generous pension contributions flexible working arrangements and exposure to influential stakeholders across government regulatory bodies investment communities. Here you will find a supportive network dedicated to nurturing talent sharing knowledge promoting inclusive growth leadership fostering inter-personal connections among teams. The focus on safety sustainability accountability ensures every employee feels valued respected empowered to contribute meaningfully toward long-term success. Joining this organisation means becoming part of a mission-driven team united by the goal of building resilient infrastructure delivering lasting value enhancing quality of life throughout Indonesia.

What's next:

If you are ready to bring your expertise in infrastructure operations to an executive role where your impact will be felt across major projects apply now!

Apply today by submitting your CV along with a brief executive profile outlining your relevant experience achievements in leadership operational excellence.

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.