Assistant Manager, Group PMO (Operations)

CARSOME; Klang City; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive e-commerce firm is seeking a Project Manager to oversee their operations in Klang City, Malaysia. The successful candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders to manage projects, improve processes, and ensure efficient operations. You will need to have 4-5 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workplace. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment and make significant contributions to the success of the company.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in operations management in a relevant industry.
• Ability to plan and prioritize independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope and goals.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with timelines and budgets.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Operations management

Process improvement

Project management

Communication skills

Excel competencies

Data analytics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workplace

Tableau

Job description

About you

As part of the Project Management team, you will take responsibility for one of Malaysia's largest automotive region commercial teams. In this role, you will work directly with the Head, Group PMO (Operations) to achieve CARSOME’s vision, mission, and strategic goals which play a critical role in the success of the brand. You will also be working closely with counterparts to optimize and implement processes; leading cross-functional initiatives along with regional and local teams to improve operational end-to-end processes.

Your Day-to-day

Project Planning and Execution

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

Risk and Performance Management

• Identify and assess potential risks, developing effective mitigation strategies.
• Monitor regional operations performance levels to prevent inefficiencies or excessive surplus.
• Analyze system gaps to ensure the most cost-effective operations.

Operational Analysis and Improvement

• Conduct analysis to predict potential operational problems and identify improvement opportunities.
• Perform ad hoc checks, verifying and making necessary adjustments within the operating systems (CMS).

Process Documentation and Advocacy

• Establish, improve, optimize, and update Operations Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring process adherence and advocacy.
• Prepare detailed reports on operations, performance, and adjustments.

General Duties

• Perform other responsibilities and duties as periodically assigned by the supervisor to meet operational and/or other requirements.

Your Know-how

• At least 4-5 years of experience in operations management, process improvement, and project management in a leading e-Commerce, automotive, consulting or operations focus industry.
• Excellent ability to plan, organize and prioritize work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude, independent and highly motivated.
• Must be self-motivated. Requires strong detail-oriented program management and influencing skills to work in a broad regional environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office , Google workplace, with a strong focus on Excel/ Google Sheet competencies.
• Understanding of (CMS) management systems and processes.
• Knowledge in Tableau and data analytics is an added advantage.