Program Sr Manager - Senai, Johor

Vertiv Co; Johor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Malaysia seeks a Senior Program Manager to oversee projects from initiation through to production and closure. The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree and at least 7 years of experience in program management, particularly in new product development. The successful candidate will adeptly manage project plans, schedules, and budgets while ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. Travel may be required for domestic and international projects.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years' experience in a program management role, preferably in new product development.
• Strong knowledge of project management standards and practices is required.
• Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for projects from initiation through production and closure.
• Develops overall project management plan including scope, schedule, staffing, and budget.
• Prepares and presents project status reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Technical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's / Master's degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Project

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for projects from initiation through volume production and project closure. Progress will be managed through a gate process, with this role driving readiness, deliverables and gate reviews.
• Develops overall project management plan including scope, schedule, staffing plan, and budget.
• Reviews project charter, business case and requirements to establish the work plan and resource needs to successfully execute the project in the allotted time frame and funding.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Prepares and presents project status reports for management, client, or other stakeholders. Gathers and develops material for project presentations.
• Develops risk management plan and mitigation strategies with multiple functions to minimize potential impact to the delivery commitments.
• Provides technical advice and issue resolution to project team members. The Sr Program Manager is often the first point of escalation to resolve team challenges.
• Develops and improves project management processes focused on reduction in project cycle times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree, technical degree preferred
• At least 7 years' experience in a program management type role, preferably in a new product development environment
• Strong knowledge of project management standards and practices
• Proficient with MS Word, Project, Excel, Power Point, and other project management software and applications.
• Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills (English required)
• Requires mature judgment, responsible for assigned projects and supervises, organizes, and directs the work of others.
• Requires high degree of communication, supervisory and organization skills.
• Knowledge of datacenter infrastructure products preferred
• This position requires up to 10% domestic and international travel

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS

• Safety
• Integrity
• Respect
• Teamwork
• Diversity & Inclusion

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life‑changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning over 130 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

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