Project Coordinator

Emerson; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off plans

Competitive benefits plans

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Emerson in Bayan Lepas, Malaysia is seeking a Project Coordinator to oversee project execution activities in the APAC region. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 0–3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing timelines, supporting project documentation, and facilitating communication among stakeholders.

Candidates should demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills and be proficient in both Mandarin and English. Emerson fosters a culture of empowerment, innovation, and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of relevant experience in project coordination or administration.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Attention to detail for documentation and status reporting.
• Basic understanding of project coordination practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project execution activities across APAC.
• Manage selected lower-complexity projects and timelines.
• Support internal project management activities and documentation.
• Identify process gaps and coordinate issue resolution.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Proficiency in Mandarin and English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or Project Management

Tools

Productivity and collaboration tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project execution activities to support smooth delivery of assigned projects and operational workstreams across APAC.
• Take ownership of project coordination and system-related activities, including project setup, tracking, updates, and related administrative support.
• Support projects involving APAC-specific hardware shipment requirements by coordinating and execution follow-through with relevant stakeholders.
• Manage selected lower-complexity projects and coordination activities, including timeline tracking, deliverables monitoring, and stakeholder follow-up.
• Support internal project management activities with guidance, including status tracking, action follow-up, meeting coordination, and documentation.
• Maintain project schedules, action logs, trackers, and related records to ensure visibility of progress, risks, and next steps.
• Coordinate communication among internal teams, and other stakeholders to support timely execution and issue resolution.
• Support the drafting, review, and coordination of Statements of Work (SOW) for project engagements, ensuring scope, deliverables, timelines, assumptions, and stakeholder responsibilities are clearly aligned.
• Help identify execution bottlenecks, process gaps, and coordination issues, and elevate concerns appropriately to support timely resolution.
• Support operational and administrative activities required to keep regional project delivery and business operations running effectively.
• Demonstrate strong ownership, organization, and follow-through while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Project Management, or a related field.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience in project coordination, project administration, operations support, or a related role.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional and regional teams.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation, trackers, and status reporting with strong attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of project coordination practices, including scheduling, action tracking, risk identification, and follow-up.
• Proficiency in common productivity and collaboration tools used for tracking, reporting, and communication.
• Problem-solve effectively by identifying issues, organizing information, and supporting practical solutions.
• Proficiency in both Mandarin and English is required; Japanese or Korean language ability is optional and considered an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to project coordination in engineering, technical services, consulting, or operations-driven environments.
• Experience supporting project financial or system activities, such as time tracking, project setup, or related administrative tools.
• Working knowledge of project management concepts, tools, and reporting practices.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, or coordinating Statements of Work (SOW) in a project management environment, including scope definition, deliverables, timelines, and stakeholder alignment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior project managers, technical teams, and regional stakeholders.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together, are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.