Junior Project Manager

UST; Penang; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Malaysia is seeking a motivated Junior Project Manager with 2–4 years of experience in engineering or semiconductor projects. The ideal candidate is fluent in Mandarin to communicate with diverse stakeholders and has strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include coordinating project activities, tracking timelines, and ensuring effective communication across teams. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while working in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in engineering or semiconductor projects.
• Fluent in Mandarin (spoken and written) for interaction with stakeholders.
• Strong command of English for internal communication and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing engineering project deliverables.
• Track project milestones and schedules; escalate risks to management.
• Liaise with suppliers and engineering teams for clear communication.
• Prepare project documentation including reports and presentations.
• Support resource allocation and cross-functional coordination.
• Organise project meetings and track follow-up actions.
• Maintain project management tools ensuring data accuracy.
• Drive small-scale improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project coordination

Fluent Mandarin

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time-management skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Confluence

Trello

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-driven Junior Project Manager with 2–4 years of experience in the engineering or semiconductor industry. The candidate must be proficient in Mandarin to support communication with clients, suppliers, engineers, and partners. This role involves coordinating project activities, managing timelines, and ensuring smooth execution across cross‑functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing engineering or semiconductor project deliverables
• Track project milestones, schedules, and progress; escalates risks or delays to senior management
• Liaise with suppliers, customers, or engineering teams to ensure clear communication
• Prepare project documentation including meeting minutes, status reports, dashboards, and presentations
• Support resource allocation, task tracking, and cross‑functional team coordination
• Organise and participate in project meetings, ensuring follow‑up actions are captured and completed
• Maintain project management tools and ensure project data accuracy
• Drive small‑scale improvement initiatives and contribute to process optimisation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in engineering or semiconductor projects
• Fluent Mandarin (spoken and written) to interface with external and internal Mandarin‑speaking stakeholders
• Strong command of English for internal communication and reporting
• Experience coordinating technical/engineering tasks or working with engineering teams
• Strong organisational, multitasking, and time‑management skills
• Good problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail
• Familiarity with project management tools (Jira, MS Project, Confluence, Trello, etc.)
• Knowledge of project methodologies (Agile/Waterfall) is an added advantage

Preferred Attributes

• Self‑driven, proactive, and able to work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate in a multicultural team
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, technically complex environment