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Project Manager

Batu Kawan, Penang/ Kuala Lumpur

Full-time

Summary

Ready to take the lead on exciting automation and engineering projects from concept to successful delivery? Join us as a Project Manager and gain hands-on exposure to complex projects, cross-functional teams and customers while building your expertise in delivering real-world automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage projects end-to-end, ensuring delivery meets technical requirements, quality standards, budget and agreed timelines.

  • Develop and maintain project plans covering scope, schedule, resources, materials, costs, milestones and deliverables.

  • Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, design, sourcing, fabrication, assembly, software, subcontractors and Field Service Engineering (FSE).

  • Act as the key project contact for customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and timely issue resolution.

  • Monitor project progress, identify risks, delays and cost gaps, and implement corrective or contingency actions promptly.

  • Track project timelines, resource utilisation and job costing through regular project reviews.

  • Oversee site installation, commissioning, testing, quality assurance/buy-off and customer acceptance.

  • Coordinate customer training and ensure smooth project handover upon completion.

  • Conduct regular progress reviews with FSE and project teams to ensure site activities remain on track.

  • Maintain accurate project documentation, dashboards, progress indicators and required management reports.

  • Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned, key observations and improvement opportunities.

  • Drive continuous improvement in project efficiency, quality, lead time and cost management.

Job Requirements
  • Degree in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline; Mechanical / Electrical & Electronic Engineering is preferred.

  • Minimum 3 years of project management experience, preferably managing engineering or technical projects.

  • Experience in industrial automation, semiconductor, manufacturing, intralogistics or warehouse automation will be an advantage.

  • Able to understand engineering drawings, layouts and technical documentation; exposure to 2D/3D drawings is advantageous.

  • Strong project planning, coordination, analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Able to manage multiple stakeholders and work effectively with cross-functional technical teams.

  • Good communication and written skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

  • Ability to communicate in Mandarin is an added advantage for engagement with relevant stakeholders.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and project tracking/reporting tools.

  • Willing to travel to customer/project sites locally or overseas when required.

How to apply?

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