Assistant Project Manager (32172)

Crown records management; Malaysia; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to lead complex projects and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3-5 years of project management experience, with strong communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia. This hybrid role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health and life insurance

Performance bonus

Volunteering leave

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in project management and client servicing.
• Strong understanding of Malaysian regulatory frameworks and building standards.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage full-cycle projects: relocation and refurbishment.
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for assigned clients.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, timelines, and resource plans.

Skills

Project Management

Client Servicing

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management or related field

Tools

MS Project

Trello

AutoCAD

Job description

Career Opportunities: Assistant Project Manager (32172)

Requisition ID32172-Posted -APAC-Malaysia

Crown Worldwide Group is a privately owned, global logistics company founded in 1965 and headquartered in Hong Kong. We are an extraordinary and purposeful business committed to making it simpler to live, work and do business anywhere in the world, delivered through our broad portfolio of complementary brands. Together these enable us to; relocate people’s lives and possessions, help companies move teams to new locations near and far and help them manage their workspaces. We also transport, store and install precious art collections and keep company data and records safe, yet accessible.

We oversee a wide-ranging CSR program which supports local and global charities, actively champions employee wellbeing and continually seeks to reduce our environmental footprint. We are also proud of our diverse and inclusive culture. This provides all our employees with a sense of belonging which allows them to reach their full potential.

We are looking for a versatile and results-driven Project & Account Manager to lead complex projects and grow client relationships across the Crown Workspace brand. This hybrid role blends end-to-end project management—including move management, relocation, design & build, refurbishment, and building maintenance projects with strategic account farming and upselling. You’ll be the key driver of operational excellence and client satisfaction, while unlocking new revenue opportunities across our service portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead and manage full-cycle projects: relocation, design & build, refurbishment, and maintenance.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, timelines, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and clients to ensure seamlessexecution.
• Conduct site assessments, volume finalization, risk analysis, and compliancechecks.
• Oversee scheduling, and quality assurance (the direct link to NPS & NSS scoring).
• Ensure adherence to Malaysian building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards.
• Provide regular progress reports and post-project evaluations.

Account Management & Upselling

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for assigned clients.
• Understand client operations and identify opportunities to upsell services from your unit and other business units.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft tailored proposals and solutions.
• Drive account growth through strategic farming, renewals, and cross-selling.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and track account performance metrics.
• Represent the company at client meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, QS, business, or related fields.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in project management and client servicing, preferably in relocation, facilities, or construction.
• Strong understanding of Malaysian regulatory frameworks and building standards.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin and other Chinese dialects is a plus.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Trello) and CRM platforms. CAD systems (AutoCAD, SolidWorks and others) application knowledge is a bonus.
• Willingness to travel within Malaysia as needed, with own vehicle and a valid driving license.

Desired Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a client-first mindset.
• Skilled negotiator and relationship builder.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a drive to grow accounts and uncover new opportunities.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Someone who obeys authority, follows instruction, understands organization hierarchy and is an equal team player.

What we offer

Work in international environment supporting clients from all over APAC, work with colleagues from multiple countries on daily basis

Work in a dynamic team with opportunities for growth

Learning opportunities in the field of relocations, international logistics and mobility

Work on new projects for an industry leader with over 50 years history

Summary of benefits offered (health, life and personal accident insurances, birthday leave, 2 days volunteering leave, PTO’s from 15 and up to 20days)

Performance bonus

CSR, ED&I, Work-life balance initiatives

Call to action

If all above mentioned sounds interesting and motivating for you (and you have a suitable profile) we are looking forward to receiving your updated CV and discussing your career!

Company Values

At Crown we pride ourselves with the quality we deliver and values we stand by.

We are CARING about people and their experience

Always DETERMINED to do our best and to always keep improving

We are genuinely THERE when our customers and colleagues need us

We encourage the SHARING of knowledge amongst each other

We continuously remain OPEN-MINDED to stay innovative

Crown is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, gender orientation, gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Crown welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates eligible to live and work in the designated geographical region. We are committed to diversity, and to employee well-being, engagement and development.

NOTE:This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.