ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER, ASIA PACIFIC

Ricoh Business Services Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm based in Malaysia seeks an experienced Assistant Project Manager to support high-priority IT projects across the Greater Asia Pacific region. The role involves managing remote teams, preparing project documentation, and ensuring effective project execution. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of Project Management experience and relevant certifications. Excellent communication and MS Office skills are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Additional 3% Employer EPF Contribution

Medical, Optical and Dental coverage

Group Hospitalization and Personal Accident Insurance Coverage

Miscellaneous allowance

Voluntary EPF contribution

Qualifications

• Degree preferred, or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum of five years Project Management experience, regional scope preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Prince 2 Practitioner certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Greater Asia Pacific region under the direction of SSC leadership.
• Deliver high-priority IT projects for Global and Multinational customers.
• Manage multiple projects requiring significant integration of functional groups.
• Establish work breakdown structure and arrange recruitment of project personnel.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules and reporting documentation.

Skills

Remote team management

Performance reporting

Effective presentation skills

Problem-solving

Advanced MS Office skills

Fluent English

Audiovisual experience

Education

Degree in a related field

5+ years of Project Management experience

PMP or Prince 2 certification

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Ricoh began marketing Plain Paper Copiers (PPCs) in 1981 in North America and Europe. Over the next two decades, Ricoh became a leader in digital office solutions, capitalizing on the global office automation and networking boom. Today, with 81,900 employees and offices in over 150 countries, Ricoh Group has one of the industry's largest sales and support networks. With a turnover exceeding US$22 billion, we are a leading Global 500 company and continue to expand.

Job Summary

• The Assistant Project Manager is supporting the Greater Asia Pacific Region.
• Independently, or under direction of SSC leadership or Global Project Manager, the postholder delivers high-priority IT projects across the region for Global and Multinational customers, which often require high levels of functional and process integration.
• Primary point of contact from contractual award through transition to steady state demonstrating total project ownership throughout the life of the project in Greater Asia Pacific region.
• May manage multiple projects simultaneously that are Greater Asia Pacific region in scope requiring numerous resources and significant integration of multiple functional groups.
• Responsible for the development of an effective and efficient implementation strategy and able to communicate that strategy to Ricoh and customer project team members and stakeholders.
• Work skillfully and professionally through challenging situations which may lead to change control requirements or issue escalations, while consistently adhering to PMO processes and policies.

Job Description

• Adhere to the policies, standards, and best practices set by the Global PM Practice and standard Ricoh project management methodology.
• Reviews global project proposal(s), global contract(s) and global Statement(s) of Work to determine scope, time frame, budget, procedures for accomplishing project, resource requirements, and assigning of available resources to various phases of project.
• Establishes work breakdown structure and resourcing for each phase of project and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel from Ricoh or 3rd parties.
• Work with project teams to create project plans, assign responsibilities, and build the collateral required to run the project.
• Directs and coordinates activities of local project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Managing teams remotely from Greater Asia Pacific countries.
• Prepare and maintain required project schedules, reporting, and documentation including status reports, dashboards, executive summaries, MS Project Online, etc.
• Coordinates project activities of internal resources, as well as government or other regulatory agencies, 3rd party contractors, suppliers, service providers and customer resources.
• May engage in presale activities to ensure achievable expectations are established for all project deliverables and may assist with or develop corresponding estimate for PM support.
• Perform other duties as assigned by SSC Leadership/PMO Management.

Education

• Degree preferred, or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum of five years Project Management experience, regional scope preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Prince 2 Practitioner certification is preferred.

Skills

• Ability to manage remote teams, maintaining productive relationships with peers, management, and cross-functional departments.
• Ability to create, maintain and publish comprehensive performance reports for assigned projects.
• Ability to effectively present information to customers, project team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must possess advanced skills using MS Office Suite, including Project, Excel and Power Point.
• Fluent English essential.
• Candidates with audiovisual (AV) experience are strongly encouraged to apply for this role.

Benefits

• Additional 3% Employer EPF Contribution
• Medical, Optical and Dental coverage
• Group Hospitalisation and Personal Accident Insurance Coverage
• Miscellaneous allowance
• Voluntary EPF contribution