IT Project Manager

Software International Corporation; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Project Manager to manage project planning and execution ensuring high-quality deliverables. The ideal candidate should have a university degree and 3-5 years of project management experience, preferably in financial institutions or insurance. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential, along with knowledge of project management frameworks. This role offers a one-year contract, renewable based on performance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of project management experience for Executive position, 5-7 years for Senior Executive position.
• Experience in financial institutions or insurance domain is preferred.
• Knowledge of PDLC, SDLC, and ITIL processes is advantageous.
• Professional certifications like PMP or CSM are a plus.
• Ability to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope and delivery to optimize benefits.
• Deliver projects within budget, timeline, and quality standards.
• Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders.
• Monitor execution and resolve any issues.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables and compliance with governance.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Education

University degree

Job description

Software International Corporation – Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

Project Planning & Execution: Manage scope, constraints, and delivery plans to optimize benefits and minimize risks.

Independent Project Management: Deliver projects within budget, timeline, and quality standards, ensuring governance.

Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement: Handle planning, analysis, coordination, and stakeholder communication.

Risk & Issue Management: Monitor execution, resolve issues, and escrow when necessary.

Quality & Governance: Ensure high-quality deliverables and adherence to governance processes.

Compliance: Align projects with PM frameworks, SDLC, PDLC, and ITIL standards.

Governance and Control

Risk Alignment: Ensure PMO activities align with risk strategy and policies.

Collaboration: Work with risk and governance teams to implement consistent IT risk frameworks.

Internal Controls: Mitigate risks through proper controls and resource allocation.

Growth and Financial

Analysis & Business Case Support: Provide financial, market, and process analysis for decision‑making.

Evaluation & Forecasting: Prepare cost‑benefit analyses, P&L forecasts, and implementation recommendations.

Strategic Planning: Support prioritization, integration strategies, and investment approvals.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Experience:

University degree with at least 3-5 years working experience for the Executive position, and at least 5-7 years working experience for the Senior Executive position.

Preferably experience in financial institutions or insurance domain, with a proven track record in managing multiple projects.

Knowledge or experience in Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC), Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), and ITIL processes is an added advantage.

Professional certifications such as PMP, CAPM, ACP, or CSM are advantageous.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage working relationship with both internal and external stakeholders.

Writing and communication skills, and the ability to deliver insightful presentations, opinions and guidance.

Highly versatile, sharp resourceful, proactive, and mature.

Committed to achieve high performance standards within aggressive deadlines.

Ability to think 'out of the box', work independently and integrate into a diverse team.

One-year contract position, renewable subject to performance.