IT Project Manager

upscale; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

upscale is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of a core migration project in Kuala Lumpur. You will plan, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines and dependencies, and ensure a smooth migration with minimal business disruption.

You will work closely with stakeholders to align objectives and deliverables, leveraging 8–10 years of PM experience and relevant certifications (PMP/PRINCE2/Agile) to drive governance, risk management, and clear

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science / IT / Computer Engineering or related field.
• 8–10 years of project management experience.
• Proven experience in large-scale system or core platform migrations.
• Experience in project planning, governance, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams, vendors, and external partners.
• Strong risk, issue, and dependency management.
• Experience in project reporting and executive-level communication.
• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of a core migration project.
• Plan, coordinate cross-functional teams, and manage timelines.
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks and dependencies.
• Engage with key stakeholders to meet project objectives and deliverables.
• Provide regular progress reporting to leadership.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Vendor management

Reporting & communication

Education

PMP

PRINCE2

Agile Cert

CS/IT/CE degree

Tools

None

Job description

The Project Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end delivery of a core migration project. This includes planning, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project timelines, risks, and dependencies, and ensuring successful migration with minimal disruption to business operations. The role will also require close engagement with key stakeholders to ensure project objectives and deliverables are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

1. Proven experience managing large-scale system or core platform migration projects
2. Strong project planning, governance, and stakeholder management
3. Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors
4. Strong risk, issue, and dependency management
5. Excellent communication and reporting skills

Key Requirements

1. Degree in Computer Science / Information Technology /Computer Engineering or any related field
2. Minimum 8-10 years of project management experience
3. Proven experience managing large-scale system or core platform migration projects
4. Strong experience in project planning, governance, and stakeholder management
5. Ability to manage cross-functional teams, vendors, and external partners
6. Strong risk, issue, and dependency management
7. Experience in project reporting and executive-level communication
8. Relevant certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile would be an advantage
9. Preferrable work before in financial industry/insurance