Ops Project Manager (Japanese Speaker)

Jabil Circuit Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil Circuit Sdn Bhd is seeking an Ops Project Manager II to lead medium to high complexity projects from concept to launch. You will develop SOWs, business proposals, requirements, and milestone plans, guiding multi-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of Jabil’s strategies.

You will coordinate with stakeholders, manage KPIs, and balance scope, time, cost, and quality while focusing on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement across sites.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to form and lead strong multi-functional teams to achieve company and customer objectives.
• Organize verbal and written ideas clearly and use an appropriate business style.
• Ability to effectively present information to management and/or customer personnel.
• Ability to respond in a timely fashion to common inquiries or complaints.

Responsibilities

• Define concise goals and objectives within a project framework.
• Ensure all project requirements and/or objectives are correctly gathered, understood and properly translated for execution.
• Define and recognize project KPIs and manage work within scope, quality, time and cost constraints.
• Conduct project risk reviews and appropriate mitigation.
• Facilitate communication with stakeholders and management; escalate issues as needed.
• Collaborates in determining forecast project budget and staffing needs for current and future site needs.
• Accountable for overall project success including cost, schedule, quality, and scope management.
• Ability to form and lead strong multi-functional teams to achieve objectives.
• Understand and exceed customer needs and expectations.
• Identify corrective actions to reduce cost.
• Utilize controls to track changes and cost impact for senior management review.
• Provide feedback to project team and leaders on concerns with cost.
• Drive the wider team to improve key operational metrics and goals.
• Develops and owns project plan with milestones and deliverables.
• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders and senior leadership.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

MS Office proficiency

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PMP Certification or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Ops Project Manager II leads and supports assigned projects and initiatives of medium to high complexity applying project management methodology to support the company and group’s strategy. Manage assigned projects through the various stages of the project lifecycle, from concept to launching. This includes developing SOW, business proposals, functional requirements, project plan w/milestones and implementation plan. Provide management and guidance toward successful collaboration with multi-functional groups and direct project team responsible for implementation of Jabil’s strategies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define concise goals and objectives within a project framework
• Ensure all project requirements and/or objectives are correctly gathered, understood and properly translated for execution
• Define and recognize project Key Performance Indicators and manage the work within scope, quality, time and cost constraints
• Conduct project risk reviews and appropriate mitigation
• Facilitate communication as appropriate to all involved and "manage" the stakeholders This includes escape issues to the next level of management
• Collaborates in determining forecast project budget and staffing needs for current and future site needs
• Accountable for overall project success - including cost, schedule, quality, and scope management
• Accountable for customer satisfaction both internal and external to project success
• Ability to form and lead strong multi-functional teams to achieve company and/or customer objectives
• Understand and exceed customer (internal or external) needs and expectations
• Identify creative ways to implement corrective actions in cost effective manner
• Utilize tools to track changes and identify cost impact for review with senior management
• Provide feedback to project team and leaders on concerns with cost
• Drive the wider team to continuously improve in key operational metrics and the achievement of the project & organizational goals
• Develops and owns project plan, establishing a road map with clear dates and clear deliverables
• Provide regular project updates to project team, relevant departments, stakeholders, project champions and senior leadership as needed
• Works with stakeholders to define project road maps and deliverables
• Clarifies and communicates project objectives and success criteria
• Establish and maintain communications with both customer personnel and senior management as needed
• Ensure all sensitive and confidential information is handled appropriately
• Facilitate communication and education for all interested parties as deemed necessary
• Responsible for managing cross-divisional / cross-functional / cross-cultural teams
• Builds and structures integrated teams to ensure maximum performance; provides direction and motivation
• Could provide mentorship and coaching to project team members Gives and receives both written and verbal feedback
• Identify and prepare proposals that close gaps and mitigate risk
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to form and lead strong multi-functional teams to achieve company and customer (internal or external) objectives
• Organize verbal and written ideas clearly and use an appropriate business style
• Ability to effectively present information to management and/or customer personnel
• Ability to respond in a timely fashion to common inquiries or complaints
• Define, develop and implement strategies contribute to the overall company and group strategic direction
• Demonstrate high performance orientation, detail orientation, market knowledge and sound judgment
• Demonstrate ability to build and leverage partnerships, implement change and manage projects
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required
• Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil’s software packages in an integrated system such as SAP

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience
• Desired experience in Management/ supervisory role
• Minimum of 1-year experience leading projects or in project management
• PMP Certification or equivalent preferred
• Or an equivalent combination of education, experience and / or training

Company Culture

Jabil is a global manufacturing company with over 140,000 employees across 100 locations in 25+ countries. While we’re not a household name, we make products for 300 of the world’s biggest brands in industries like healthcare, packaging, smartphones, automotive, and home appliances. At Jabil, we aim to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We leverage extensive market experience, technical and design capabilities, manufacturing expertise, and global supply chain insights to drive success for leading brands and create a positive impact for our people, communities, and the environment.

Jabil is a global manufacturing company with over 140,000 employees across 100 locations in 25+ countries. While we’re not a household name, we make products for 300 of the world’s biggest brands in industries like healthcare, packaging, smartphones, automotive, and home appliances. At Jabil, we aim to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We leverage extensive market experience, technical and design capabilities, manufacturing expertise, and global supply chain insights to drive success for leading brands and create a positive impact for our people, communities, and the environment.