Operations Manager

ATS Global; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Global is seeking an experienced Operations Manager in Malaysia to own operational performance across engineering, projects, service delivery, finance, procurement and office operations.

This senior role emphasizes hands-on leadership, solving complex challenges and delivering projects from planning to completion across Asia. Strong background in system integration, automation, or mission-critical deployments is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in system integration, automation, infrastructure or related project environments.
• Experience in Operations Management / Project Management / Engineering Management.
• Proven experience with systems integration / solution delivery.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline; professional Malaysia experience is essential; fluent English & Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize day-to-day operations across the division.
• Oversee delivery of Industrial Automation, PLC, SCADA, BMS and Data Centre automation projects.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.
• Manage project performance, resources, costs, risks, quality and delivery.
• Build strong relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Drive QA/QC, compliance, health & safety and continuous improvement.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, procurement and commercial activities.
• Contribute to pre-sales, proposals and business development.
• Provide technical and operational leadership on mission-critical projects.

Skills

Operations management

Project management

Engineering management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Budgeting/Forecasting

Pre-sales / business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Automation / Electrical / Mechanical / Instrumentation)

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

AVEVA/Wonderware

Ignition

WinCC

PCS7

TIA Portal

FactoryTalk

Job description

Operations Manager | Malaysia

Are you an experienced Operations / Project Manager with a strong background in system integration, automation or mission-critical projects?

We are looking for an Operations Manager in Malaysia to take ownership of operational performance across engineering, projects, service delivery, finance, procurement and office operations.

This is a senior role for someone who enjoys being hands-on, leading teams, solving complex challenges and driving projects from planning through successful delivery.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Lead and optimize day-to-day operations across the division
• Oversee the delivery of Industrial Automation, PLC, SCADA, BMS and Data Centre automation projects
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary engineering and project teams
• Manage project performance, resources, costs, risks, quality and delivery
• Build strong relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
• Drive QA/QC, compliance, health & safety and continuous improvement
• Support budgeting, forecasting, procurement and commercial activities
• Contribute to pre-sales, proposals and business development
• Provide technical and operational leadership on mission-critical projects

What we’re looking for:

• 10+ years of experience in system integration, automation, infrastructure or related project environments
• Strong experience in Operations Management / Project Management / Engineering Management
• Proven experience with systems integration / solution delivery
• Background in BMS, EMS, PLC, SCADA, DCIM or OT systems
• Experience with large-scale construction, commissioning or Data Centre projects is a strong advantage
• Strong leadership, stakeholder and vendor management skills
• Ability to manage scope, time, cost, quality and risk across complex projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation or a related discipline
• Professional experience in Malaysia is essential
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia
• Willingness to travel within Asia when required

Experience with platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, AVEVA / Wonderware, Ignition, WinCC, PCS7, TIA Portal or FactoryTalk is highly valued.

Why this opportunity?

You’ll have the opportunity to shape operations, lead high-impact engineering teams and contribute to major automation and mission-critical projects in Malaysia and across Asia.

If you are a strong operational leader with an engineering mindset and enjoy turning complex projects into successful deliveries, we’d love to hear from you.