IT Project Manager

HFM; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days annual leave

Hybrid Work Model

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

HFM, a leading international multi-asset broker in Kuala Lumpur, seeks an IT Project Manager to drive end-to-end IT initiatives. You will collaborate with Global PMO, Product Leads, and IT teams across Development, QA, DevOps, Infrastructure, Security, and Trading Platforms to ensure delivery with structure and discipline.

The role requires strong LL project management experience, deep understanding of SDLC, DevOps, and QA processes, plus effective stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of IT project management experience within an engineering or technical environment.
• Fluency in English; additional languages would be considered an advantage.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, infrastructure concepts, DevOps workflows, and QA processes.
• Hands-on experience with project management tools, including Jira and Confluence.
• Ability to understand and challenge technical requirements, architecture diagrams, dependencies, and delivery estimates.
• Strong analytical, organizational, stakeholder-management, and communication skills.
• Experience in the FX or fintech industry would be considered an advantage.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or Scrum certification would be considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of IT initiatives across infrastructure, platforms, software development, DevOps, and security.
• Define project scope, plans, timelines, dependencies, resources, and delivery expectations with technical teams.
• Translate business and technical requirements into clear, actionable project plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between IT teams, Product Owners, the Global PMO, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and blockers, and ensure timely escalation and mitigation.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, Jira structures, Confluence pages, workflows, and reports.
• Provide structured project updates to IT leadership, the Global PMO, and relevant stakeholders.
• Support agile delivery, process adherence, lessons learned, and continuous improvement of the IT delivery model.

Skills

Fluent English

Stakeholder Management

Software Delivery

Education

BSc/BA in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Posted on 15/09/2026

• Country Malaysia
• Postal Code N/A

Job Description

HFM is an internationally acclaimed multi-asset broker, delivering cutting-edge trading tools, platforms, and conditions to traders worldwide. We are committed to innovation, transparency, and excellence in the financial markets.

As wecontinue to expand, we are seeking a driven and strategic ITProject Managertojoin our team. The successful candidate will understand how IT systems operate, communicate effectively with engineering teams, and manage complex cross-functional projects from planning through delivery.

You will collaborate with the Global PMO, Product Leads, and IT teams across Development, QA, DevOps, Infrastructure, Security, and Trading Platforms to ensure projects are delivered with structure, clarity, and discipline.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of IT initiatives across infrastructure, platforms, software development, DevOps, and security.
• Define project scope, plans, timelines, dependencies, resources, and delivery expectations with technical teams.
• Translate business and technical requirements into clear, actionable project plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between IT teams, Product Owners, the Global PMO, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and blockers, and ensure timely escalation and mitigation.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, Jira structures, Confluence pages, workflows, and reports.
• Provide structured project updates to IT leadership, the Global PMO, and relevant stakeholders.
• Support agile delivery, process adherence, lessons learned, and continuous improvement of the IT delivery model.

Requirements

• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of IT project management experience within an engineering or technical environment.
• Fluency in English; additional languages would be considered an advantage.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, infrastructure concepts, DevOps workflows, and QA processes.
• Hands-on experience with project management tools, including Jira and Confluence.
• Ability to understand and challenge technical requirements, architecture diagrams, dependencies, and delivery estimates.
• Strong analytical, organizational, stakeholder-management, and communication skills.
• Experience in the FX or fintech industry would be considered an advantage.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or Scrum certification would be considered an advantage.

• 21 days of Annual Leave
• HybridWork Model (2 days working from home)
• ReferralBonus Program