IT Project Manager

Hilti (Canada) Corporation; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational construction solutions company is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, to manage projects for their Corporate Sustainability team. The ideal candidate will lead strategic projects, drive digital transformation, and support ESG initiatives. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years' project management experience. This role offers competitive rewards in a performance-oriented culture.

Benefits

Competitive rewards

Comprehensive career development opportunities

Inclusive and caring culture

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of relevant work experience as a Project Manager and/or Product Owner.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus.
• Willingness to work in an international/virtual/geographically dispersed team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project management team in project design.
• Ensure projects adhere to timelines and budgets.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Project Management

Agile methodologies

Conflict resolution

Microsoft Office

Big-picture thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Computer Science

Tools

SAP products (e.g. S/4HANA)

Job description

What's the role?

We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager managing strategic projects under Global IT, delivering solutions to our Corporate Sustainability team and working towards achieving our Company and IT vision. Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope, oversee all aspects of projects, set deadlines, assign responsibilities, monitor and summarize progress of project for communication to upper management.

You will strongly contribute to our digital transformation journey shaping the future of digitalization at Hilti, which is essential to further grow our position as quality and innovation leader.

What does the role involve?

As an IT Project Manager for the Sustainability function, you will work directly with business counterparts to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. You will coordinate with other departments to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible and will support to hire new talent as needed to fulfil the needs.

• Leads, directs, and coordinates the project management team in the design of the overall project, and in the development of the implementation plan and project timelines.
• Identifies and develops working relationships with affected Business and IT functions at all levels; ensures that representatives from all functions are kept appropriately informed of project activities and are encouraged to participate as appropriate.
• Advises process teams representing functions needs regarding cross‑functional considerations, workflow integration and coordination, and optimization of best practices.
• Provides and ensures communication with and between project and respective functional management at critical points in the implementation of the project plan.
• Identifies, secures, and coordinates implementation of internal and external resources and expertise as appropriate to achieve project objectives.
• Ensures that projects are proceeding according to timelines, meeting targets and expectations, and adhering to established operating parameters; negotiates changes in project resources as necessary to achieve objectives and timelines.
• Designs, establishes, and maintains an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the goals and objectives of the unit; recruits, trains, oversees, and deploys technical and functional staff as appropriate.
• Oversees the supervision of personnel, which includes work allocation, training and enforcement of internal procedures and controls, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.
• Develops and manages operating budgets as appropriate and performs periodic cost and productivity analyses.
• Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

What you need is:

To help you succeed, we’ll provide you with everything you need so that we’re driving impact together from day one. You’ll find a stable working environment, exceptional support, learning and development, and a great team around you. Here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Information Systems, Computer Science, or in a related field.
• Interest in driving impact through ESG initiatives in sustainability (Hilti real estate and Hilti products).
• 3 or more years of relevant work experience as a Project Manager and/or Product Owner, ideally also experience with SAP products e.g. S/4HANA transformation projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus.
• Ability to multi‑task and manage various project elements simultaneously.
• Good understanding of methodologies like Agile, waterfall etc. to drive.
• Well versed in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Willingness to learn and develop yourself and your colleagues with the right leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to details, conflict resolution skills, big‑picture thinking and vision, self‑responsibility, and customer orientation.
• Willingness to work in an international/virtual/geographically dispersed team.

Why should you apply?

We know you have plenty of choices when it comes to your career. What makes Hilti stand out is our people. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, caring and high‑performing culture that embraces diversity in all its forms.

At Hilti, everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We welcome qualified candidates from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities. What truly sets you apart at Hilti is your passion for teamwork, willingness to learn and grow, and drive to make an impact.

Whether you’re in finance, marketing, product development, or any other team, your work directly contributes to advancements that make construction sites safer, more sustainable, and more efficient. Bring your unique perspective to a team that values what makes you you. Together, let's make construction better and build a better future for everyone, everywhere.

What do we offer?

We really value our people, and we've worked hard to develop a reward package that reflects this, creating your future to be just how you would want it. Some of our benefits include:

• A caring and performance‑oriented culture.
• A recognised Great Place to Work 2025, which celebrates our commitment to a culture that values care, performance, and innovation for our greatest strength, our people.
• Competitive rewards and comprehensive career development opportunities that ensure your success is our priority.
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