IT Project Manager

GAMUDA; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

GAMUDA seeks an experienced IT Project Manager to drive complex technology initiatives from conception to delivery, bridging business objectives with technical execution.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage scope, budgets, and timelines, and ensure projects deliver value on time and within budget. A PMP or PRINCE2 background is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on project management experience leading IT projects.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Asana) and project artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end IT project delivery, defining scope, goals, schedules, and resource plans aligned with business strategy.
• Establish and execute project management plans using SOPs and governance frameworks.
• Track project performance against milestones and adjust schedules proactively.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in IT/CS

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Asana

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic IT Project Manager to drive high-impact technology initiatives from conception to delivery. In this role, you will bridge the gap between business objectives and technical execution—ensuring projects deliver real value, on time, within scope, and on budget.

If you thrive in dynamic environments, lead teams with clarity, and excel at managing complex project lifecycles, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Own end-to-end IT project delivery, defining scope, goals, schedules, and resource plans aligned with business strategy.

Establish and execute project management plans using best practices, SOPs, and governance frameworks.

Track project performance against key milestones and adjust schedules proactively to handle unexpected variables.

Develop and manage project budgets; forecast expenditure, track variances, and implement corrective actions as needed.

Define required skill sets, assemble high-performing project teams, and oversee resource performance and development.

Handle vendor evaluations and contract management to ensure optimal third-party service delivery.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

Serve as the primary liaison between business leaders, technical teams, vendors, and end-users.

Maintain clear communication channels, providing tailored status reports, trend analyses, and risk updates to executive leadership.

Build and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including risk registers, issue logs, and cost plans.

Risk & Quality Oversight

Proactively identify and mitigate project risks to ensure seamless execution.

Lead change management processes to implement scope updates efficiently without disrupting momentum.

Key Requirements

Experience: 5+ years of hands‑on project management experience leading IT projects.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.

Technical Proficiency: High level of expertise in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana) and core project artifacts (stakeholder registers, risk matrix, cost plans).

Core Competencies: Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, strategic problem-solving, and negotiation skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Big Plus):

Project Management Certification (PMP or PRINCE2).

Background in Business Analytics, Change Management, or Enterprise Architecture.