IT Project Manager

UST Global (M) Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in Malaysia is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to oversee smart factory automation initiatives. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment of IT infrastructure with manufacturing goals. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field is required, with 5+ years of project management experience in semiconductor or high-tech environments. This role calls for excellent communication and leadership skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT project management, with at least 3 years in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Experience with data integration platforms (e.g., OPC UA, MQTT, REST APIs).

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end project management for smart factory automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver automation solutions.
• Ensure alignment of IT infrastructure with manufacturing goals.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Siemens Camstar

Applied Materials FAB300

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end project management for smart factory automation initiatives, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including engineering, operations, IT, and external vendors to deliver automation solutions.
• Manage integration of MES, SFI, EI, Scheduling, EI, Automation.
• Ensure alignment of IT infrastructure with manufacturing goals, including data acquisition, analytics, and predictive maintenance.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in automation processes and digital transformation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, cybersecurity protocols, and data governance policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT project management, with at least 3 years in semiconductor or high‑tech manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, highly stressed, highly technical, and collaborative environment.

Preferred Skills

• Added advantage for proven experience with smart factory technologies such as MES, AMHS, and related manufacturing applications.
• Familiarity with tools like Siemens Camstar, Applied Materials FAB300, or similar MES platforms.
• Experience with data integration platforms (e.g., OPC UA, MQTT, REST APIs).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices in industrial environments.
• Agile/Scrum methodology experience; PMP certification is a plus.