Application & Project Manager (Industrial Automation)

Michael Page; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Project Manager in Shah Alam, Malaysia, focusing on machinery sales projects with international exposure. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering or Business and significant project management experience. Strong leadership and customer engagement skills are essential. This full-time role offers the chance to work with a reputable multinational corporation in a collaborative environment, emphasizing personal and professional growth in the industrial sector.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with a reputable multinational corporation

Permanent position with growth potential

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Strong technical foundation required for understanding complex machinery.
• Hands-on technical exposure through previous roles.
• Ability to manage international project teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with global stakeholders and project teams.
• Lead team for technical and commercial support during pre-order stage.
• Oversee full lifecycle of machinery sales projects.
• Take ownership of technical documentation and project management.
• Identify risks early and maintain control throughout project execution.
• Monitor project progress, updates, and cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Customer engagement

Technical expertise

Communication

Presentation skills

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with global stakeholders, partners, and project teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery across all phases.
• Lead your team in providing technical and commercial support during the pre-order stage, ensuring proposals meet customer requirements.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of complex machinery sales projects—from initial offer through planning, execution, and delivery—while maintaining clear communication and coordination.
• Take ownership of technical documentation and manage interdisciplinary project teams worldwide, including on-site activities at customer locations.
• Drive smooth project implementation by identifying risks early, planning countermeasures, and maintaining control throughout execution.
• Monitor progress through regular status updates, milestone tracking, and cost control to keep projects on schedule and within scope.
• Ensure effective planning and resource allocation to achieve project objectives and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Business with a strong technical foundation.
• Leadership roles and hands‑on technical exposure.
• Proven track record in customer engagement and relationship management.
• Solid expertise in project management with international exposure.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills for complex technical topics.
• Fluent in English; German language skills are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel globally, with a primary focus on Southeast Asia.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a reputable multinational corporation (MNC).
• Permanent position with growth potential in the industrial and manufacturing sector.
• Collaborative and professional working environment in Kuala Lumpur.

Our client is a large organization within the industrial automation sector, known for delivering innovative solutions to meet diverse customer needs. They are committed to fostering a professional environment and driving operational excellence.

Leadership opportunity: International exposure with MNC clients.