Manager, Strategic Projects & PMO

Enda Group; Nilai; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading group in strategic project management is seeking a Manager for Strategic Projects & PMO in Nilai, Malaysia. This role involves establishing the PMO and ensuring the success of critical initiatives, including store expansions and complex projects. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, PMP certification, and at least 5-8 years of project management experience. Strong skills in stakeholder management and project methodologies are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in project/program management.
• At least 3 years in a PMO role.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale, cross-functional strategic projects.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the Project Management Office (PMO).
• Align and oversee execution of high-priority strategic projects.
• Develop and maintain a centralized portfolio view of all strategic projects.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Project Management

PMP or PgMP certification

Job description

The Manager, Strategic Projects & PMO is responsible for establishing and leading the Project Management Office (PMO). This role ensures the successful execution of the Group's most critical strategic initiatives, from store expansions to complex cross-functional projects, by providing rigorous project management, governance, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning Facilitation

• Plan, facilitate, and document the annual strategic planning workshops with senior leadership and the GCSIO.
• Collaborate with the Manager, Business Intelligence & Innovation to ensure strategic plans are informed by robust market data and analysis.
• Synthesize workshop outputs into a coherent, documented Annual Strategic.
• Plan, including clear strategic levers & Objectives & Key Results (OKRs).
• Translate the high-level strategic plan into a portfolio of strategic projects, ensuring every objective has a clear execution pathway.
• Design, implement, and manage the PMO framework, including methodologies, standards, tools, and templates.
• Establish a project governance structure for initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of strategic projects.
• Develop and maintain a centralized portfolio view of all strategic projects.

Strategic Project Execution

• Align and oversee the execution of high-priority strategic projects, ensuring they meet objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating critical items to the GCSIO.
• Manage project resources, budgets, and stakeholder communication.
• Track and report on portfolio performance, providing regular updates to the GCSIO and senior leadership.
• Conduct project reviews and post-implementation evaluations to capture lessons learned.
• Ensure all project documentation is maintained to a high standard.

Qualifications / Experience / Skills required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, or a related field; PMP or PgMP certification is mandatory.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in project/program management, with at least 3 years in a PMO role.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale, cross-functional strategic projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Results-Driven: Focused on delivery and achieving concrete outcomes.
• Stakeholder Management: Excellent skills in managing and aligning diverse stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to navigate complex project challenges and find solutions.
• Leadership: Strong team leadership and mentoring capabilities.