Project Director

Hitachi eBworx; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in Malaysia is seeking a Project Director to oversee the delivery of high-value projects for strategic clients. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of software project management experience, preferably within the financial services industry. Strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a track record in managing complex projects are essential. This role offers the opportunity to drive business development and enhance project delivery practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of software project management experience, preferably in financial services.
• Experience in a vendor or professional services environment.
• Formal project management certification (e.g., PMP, Agile) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee professional services engagements.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Drive resource planning and team development.
• Support revenue growth through client engagement.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Finance, or related field

Tools

Project management methodologies

Job description

The Project Director leads the delivery of complex, high-value projects for strategic clients, ensuring alignment with business objectives, budget, resources and quality standards. This role provides strong leadership across project governance, stakeholder management and business development, while driving continuous improvement in project delivery practices.

What you'll do

Lead and oversee professional services engagements for key strategic accounts.

Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with company methodology and quality standards.

Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Oversee project governance, engagement reviews, and quality assurance processes.

Manage contract drafting, negotiations, and compliance with contractual terms.

Drive resource planning, team development, and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Contribute to the enhancement of project management methodologies and ways of working.

Support revenue growth through client engagement, identifying opportunities, and business development initiatives.

What is needed from you

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Finance, or a related field.

Minimum 10 years of software project management experience, preferably within financial services industry with a strong delivery track record.

Experience working in a vendor or professional services environment.

Strong strategic thinking combined with hands‑on execution capability.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in English.

Formal project management certification (e.g. PMP, Agile) is a plus.