IT Project Manager

UST Global; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Malaysia is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead automation initiatives within semiconductor manufacturing. The role involves managing end-to-end projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years in IT project management, strong communication skills, and familiarity with smart factory technologies. This position promises a dynamic and collaborative work environment and offers opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT project management, specifically in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for smart factory automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver automation solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement in automation processes.

Skills

IT project management

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Siemens Camstar

FAB300

Job description

Overview

• Highly skilled and experienced IT Project Manager to lead and coordinate smart factory automation initiatives within semiconductor manufacturing operations.
• Strong background in IT project management, combined with hands-on experience in semiconductor manufacturing environments.

Key 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, applications in manufacturing.
• 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 is a plus, PMP cert is a plus.

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