Junior Product Manager

Boardroom Appointments; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a capable individual to manage POC operations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The ideal candidate should have a degree in IT or engineering, excel proficiency, and some experience with SAS. Responsibilities include executing operations, stakeholder management, and ensuring smooth project execution on-site for six months. Strong communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and understand the product from a business perspective.
• Capable of executing simple changes in SAS with guidance.
• Proficient in managing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Execute the POC operations with various teams.
• Manage ongoing operations and reporting of the POC.
• Conduct in-person meetings as required.

Skills

Excel proficiency

SAS understanding

Time management

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in information technology or engineering

Tools

SAS

Job description

Overview

As an ideal candidate, you will be able to:

• quickly learn and understand the product from a business perspective.
• be able to understand the details of the product operations.
• be a safe pair of hands capable of effectively running the POC, with attention to detail.
• be excellent on excel.
• be capable of executing simple changes in SAS (with guidance).
• able to manage your time well.
• work independently.
• provide insight and reporting daily.
• conduct in person meetings as required.
• identify when escalation is required.
• manage and maintain strong productive relationships with all external and internal stakeholders.
• travel to Malaysia and spend approximately 6 months on site at the bank.

Core Objectives

• Work closely with various teams to execute the POC operations.
• Engage across multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage the ongoing operations of the POC.
• Manage Insights, reporting and escalations of the ongoing POC operations.
• Understand the product nuances and escalate issues.
• Assist and guide external team on process execution steps.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in information technology, engineering, or similar.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience

• SAS experience is preferable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.