Head of Project Management Office (PMO) (Penang Based)

ManpowerGroup Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Malaysia is seeking a Head of Project Management Office, responsible for overseeing intricate infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery while leading a dedicated team. Candidates should possess a relevant bachelor's degree and at least 15 years of experience in project management, specifically within large projects.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

7 days compassionate leave

60 days hospitalization leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Fixed allowances for car, petrol, and handphone

Vehicle maintenance reimbursement

Group term life and personal accident insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Rail Transportation experience is highly preferred.
• At least 15 years' experience in project control.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management team to ensure timely, on-budget delivery.
• Manage administrative tasks, document control, and project coordination.
• Oversee construction activities for project compliance.

Skills

Project Coordination

Team Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

P6 project management software

Job description

Head of Project Management Office (PMO)

Employment Location: Penang
Salary Package: RM 25,000 (Negotiable)
Working Days: Mon – Fri
Working Time: 8:30am - 5:30pm

Principal Accountabilities: -

Administrative and Records Management

• Manage and coordinate administrative tasks and records for the location required, including office facilities, correspondence, and the record repository.
• Establish governance for administrative and records management and ensure compliance.

Document Control Oversight

• Supervise the document control process, managed by the Document Control section of the Standards and Compliance Division.
• Monitor and ensure Consultants and Contractors comply with document control processes.

Project Coordination and Reporting

• Organize and manage project meetings, ensuring all required facilities are available.
• Collate and compile reports, maintaining a comprehensive project database.
• Prepare progress reports, highlighting issues for management attention.

Team Leadership and Project Delivery

• Lead the project management team to ensure on-time and within-budget project delivery.
• Provide management and leadership support for smooth project implementation.
• Offer guidance and advice to discipline leads on project progress and status.

Construction Oversight

• Oversee project management activities during construction for railway depot and station works, ensuring all installations follow the schedule.

Compliance and Approvals

• Develop approval matrices, plans, and strategies to facilitate project progress.
• Ensure timely applications for Certificates of Fitness or Certificates of Completion and Compliance for completed project.

Requirements: -

Educational Background

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Rail Transportation experience is highly preferred.

Professional Experience

• At least 15 years of experience in project control and progress monitoring for large-scale infrastructure or building projects.
• Proficient in P6 project management software.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Strong team player capable of performing tasks with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to ask the right questions to gather detailed information.
• In-depth understanding of contracts and contract management.

Benefits: -

Leave entitlement

• Annual leave - 24 days per annum
• Compassionate leave - 7 days per annum
• Sick leave - 24 days per annum
• Hospitalization leave - 60 days per annum
• Maternity leave - 98 days
• Paternity leave - 7 days

Medical coverage

• Outpatient (General practitioner) - employee, spouse, and children
• Inpatient (Admission, surgery, and specialist) - employee, spouse, and children.
• Dental (pay and claim with receipt) - employee, spouse, and children.
• Optional (pay and claim) - employee only.
• Maternity (up to 5 surviving children) - employee / spouse

Insurance coverage

• Group term life
• Group personal accident

Fixed allowances (Monthly)

• Car
• Toll
• Petrol
• Handphone

Others

• Purchase of new handphone - every 3 years
• Parking is provided at office premise.
• Professional membership fee (pay and claim)
• Annual car maintenance (pay and claim)

Nur Fadzli
Team Lead