IT Project Manager

Software International Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Project Manager to oversee project planning and execution. The ideal candidate has 3-7 years of experience in project management, preferably in financial services or insurance. Responsibilities include managing risks and compliance, and coordinating with stakeholders. Candidates should be proactive, possess excellent communication skills, and have knowledge of project management frameworks.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience for Executive, 5-7 years' for Senior Executive in Project Management.
• Experience in financial institutions or insurance is preferred.
• Knowledge in PDLC, SDLC, and ITIL processes is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor and resolve project risks and issues.
• Provide business case support and financial analysis.
• Ensure compliance with project management frameworks.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Education

University degree

Tools

PMP Certification

Scrum

ITIL

Job description

Responsibilities

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 elevate 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 relationships 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 achieving high performance standards within aggressive deadlines.

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

Application Questions

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years of project management experience do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have in the insurance industry?
• Do you have experience working within a scrum agile team?
• How many years' experience do you have in the IT industry?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?

About the Company

Software International Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd (SI) was incorporated in 1995 and was one of the first companies in Malaysia to be accorded Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) status by the Malaysian Government for the provision of IT Services to companies globally. The company began with the provision of Infrastructure Management Services and Application System Solutions, for a diverse range of industries including Banking, Insurance, Construction, Telco, Data Center and Government institutions. SI's growing strengths and competencies attracted a joint venture with a Global Fortune 100 Financial Services Company in 1998. The JV developed further capabilities in terms of Infrastructure Management and Software Services both for internal globally franchised and third‑party customers. Today, SI has the unique opportunity to reposition itself to resume independent operations offering a broad range of services to a diversified group of worldwide customers, including Global Fortune 100 companies whom they have supported for over 10 years.