IT Project Manager

Airswift; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is hiring an IT Project Manager to oversee medium-complexity IT initiatives in Malaysia. The role focuses on delivering projects within scope, on time, and within budget, while coordinating with engineering, procurement, and operations teams.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project governance, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement across IT infrastructure and software integration efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• Minimum 7 years of IT project management experience with track record.
• Experience in IT infrastructure, software development, and system integration projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium-complexity IT projects from initiation to completion.
• Manage project planning, governance, and budget control.
• Oversee risk management and quality assurance processes, ensuring timely delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and maintain stakeholder communications.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Project tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, business administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Job description

IT Project Manager (Location: Malaysia)

This opportunity is with a leading company in the global offshore energy industry, supporting complex project delivery across engineering, procurement, construction, installation, operation, and relocation activities. The role focuses on managing medium-complexity IT projects from initiation through completion, with responsibility for project planning, governance, budget control, risk management, and cross-functional team coordination. This position offers the chance to contribute to high-impact business outcomes in an environment that values digital capability, project control, analytics and reporting, and strong stakeholder collaboration.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, business administration, or a related field

Required Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT project management, with a proven track record of managing complex IT projects
• Hands-on experience in IT infrastructure, software development, and system integration projects
• Experience developing and implementing project management methodologies, best practices, and standards
• Experience in budget management, resource allocation, and financial oversight of IT projects
• Experience in risk management, change management, and quality assurance processes

Required Skills

• Ability to lead and manage multiple medium-complexity projects from initiation to completion, delivering work on time, within scope, and within budget
• Strong project planning capability, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and risk management strategies
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and maintain effective communication and collaboration across stakeholders
• Strong capability in defining project objectives, scope, and deliverables aligned to business goals and customer requirements
• Proficiency in monitoring project progress, tracking KPIs, and preparing status reports for stakeholders
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to guide and support project team members
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience with project management tools and software such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, or similar platforms
• Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project management approaches
• Functional capability in governance, risk and control, analytics and reporting, cost and budget control, business partnering, supply chain, digital savvy, business acumen, contract management, project control, and planning

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
• Master’s degree in project management, business administration, or a related field

About Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.