Project Director

Private Advertiser; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a Director of Project Management & Deliveries to steer cross-market initiatives with rigor and strategic oversight. You will oversee the Project Department, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in line with contractual and quality standards.

You will shape and enforce governance, lead senior stakeholder discussions, and drive execution excellence across manufacturing, construction or industrial programs internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level background in engineering or project management with leadership experience.
• Proven ability to manage large, complex or international projects.
• Experience implementing governance, risk and contract management processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and manage Project Managers across markets, including performance management and succession planning
• Establish and implement project management and delivery strategies, policies, and governance frameworks
• Take full responsibility for project delivery performance, including schedule, quality, safety, risk, and customer satisfaction
• Oversee project planning from award to close-out, ensuring milestones and resources are aligned
• Lead high-level customer interactions, contract negotiations, and project reviews
• Coordinate with design, production, supply chain, quality, and finance teams to align priorities
• Drive efficiency, delivery reliability, and profitability through process improvements
• Identify risks, establish mitigation plans, and elevate critical issues to senior management

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Risk management

ISO standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Project Management

Job description

The Director of Project Management & Deliveries will lead and govern the execution of all company projects across multiple markets. This senior leadership role oversees the Project Department, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with contractual, quality, and customer requirements.

Key responsibilities

Lead, coach, and manage Project Managers across markets, including performance management and succession planning

Establish and implement project management and delivery strategies, policies, and governance frameworks

Take full responsibility for project delivery performance, including schedule, quality, safety, risk, and customer satisfaction

Oversee project planning from award to close-out, ensuring milestones and resources are aligned

Lead high-level customer interactions, contract negotiations, and project reviews

Coordinate with design, production, supply chain, quality, and finance teams to align priorities

Drive efficiency, delivery reliability, and profitability through process improvements

Identify risks, establish mitigation plans, and elevate critical issues to senior management

About you

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or related discipline

Minimum 10 years of project management and delivery experience, with at least 10 years in leadership roles

Proven track record in managing large-scale, complex, or international projects

Strong expertise in project planning, contract administration, risk management, and customer management

Experience in manufacturing, modular construction, industrial projects, or infrastructure preferred

Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 standards

Willingness to travel internationally

Strategic leadership and commercial acumen

Ability to lead across cultures and multiple markets

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