As the Universiti Malaya launched the Transformation and Strategic Plan, all initiatives and implementation processes were coordinated by a dedicated office known as the Strategic Management Centre (SMC). The introduction of the SMC on 15^th February 2021 (previously the Project Management Office, PMO) enabled UM to employ an agile project‑monitoring paradigm to reach its transformation objectives. Under the portfolio of the Associate Vice‑Chancellor (Corporate Strategy), the SMC's role has grown to include monitoring and controlling project execution performance; facilitating and optimizing resources; providing information; and executing communication plans.

To date, the SMC monitors over 300 initiatives, including the UM Transformation Plan (UMTP), UM Strategic Plan (UMSP), UM Health Project (UMHP), UM Special Projects (UMSpP), and other new projects on a rolling schedule. To minimize execution pitfalls and keep projects on track, these initiatives are communicated to the UM Board and Management Team on a consistent basis. At SMC, we anticipate that the most challenging component of implementation is managing people, processes, and time. However, with the support of all staff, students, and stakeholders at every level, this transformation will remain aligned to the University's vision and mission.