Executive, PMO

Jobstreet Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment service in Malaysia is seeking a skilled Project Coordinator to support and execute projects within a digital portfolio. The role involves planning, tracking, and coordinating projects with cross-functional teams while ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets. Candidates should have at least a Bachelor's degree in IT or a related field, with certifications in project management being an advantage. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and experience in managing complex projects, driving process improvements, and understanding IT governance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in project coordination.
• Experience in managing complex, high-impact projects.
• Understanding of IT governance and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and track projects to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to meet project objectives.
• Drive process improvement initiatives based on lessons learned.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Vendor Management

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field

CAPM/APM/Project+/CSM/PRINCE2/CPMP certification

Job description

Support and assist in executing projects across MRCB’s digital portfolio, ensuring alignment with policies, procedures, objectives while delivering within scope, timeline, and budget. The role involves coordinating among cross‑functional teams, engaging external technology partners, applying project management frameworks, management of IT Governance, and driving continuous improvement.

Job Description

• Planning, implementation, tracking, completion of assigned projects to ensure timely and successful delivery
• Ensure adherence to project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver projects on time as well as within budget
• Apply project management best practices and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance project outcomes
• Assess potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes
• Apply effective tracking methods to manage project budgets and resources while maintaining delivery quality
• Provide regular project updates and reports to teams, stakeholders as well as senior management
• Drive process improvement initiatives based on lessons learned
• Assist in developing and updating project management documentation, including frameworks, SOPs, and guidelines
• Ensure compliance with MRCB’s group policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements in project execution
• Undertake ad‑hoc assignments/tasks/projects as assigned by management and ensure their completion
• Support the management of IT governance, risk, and compliance frameworks

Job Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Project Management, or related field
• CAPM/APM/Project+/CSM/PRINCE2/CPMP certification is an added advantage
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in project coordination
• Experience in managing complex, high‑impact projects in a cross‑functional environment
• Familiar with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies
• Ability to manage vendor relationships and coordinate with external technology partners
• Understanding of IT governance, compliance standards (e.g., ISO, ITIL), and risk management practices
• Experience in monitoring budgets, resources, and delivery quality to ensure projects meet agreed timelines
• Strategic and result‑oriented, ensuring projects remain fully aligned with objectives
• Organized with strong governance and tracking skill
• Communicates with clarity, confidence, and impact across written, verbal, and presentation formats
• Proactively identifies and mitigates risks to safeguard delivery timelines and quality standards