Project Management Officer

iDynamics Software Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A software development company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Project Management Officer to support project managers and stakeholders. The role involves defining project objectives, developing management plans, facilitating implementation, and monitoring progress. Candidates must possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in project management. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to successful project delivery and organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Project Management Officer or similar role.
• Relevant training and/or certifications as a Project Management Officer.

Responsibilities

• Define project objectives and scope to align with organizational goals.
• Develop comprehensive project management plans outlining deliverables.
• Facilitate implementation of project plans and ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective measures.
• Conclude projects and document achievements and lessons learned.

Skills

Leadership skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Supports the project managers and the project stakeholders in planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling the projects within an organization. A PMO can also provide guidance, standards, tools, and best practices for project management, as well as facilitate communication, collaboration, and learning across the projects. A PMO can operate at different levels, such as portfolio, program, or project level, depending on the scope and complexity of the projects.

Here’s an overview of Project Management Officer’s (PMO) responsibilities across project phases:

Initiation: Define project objectives and scope to align with organizational goals and address business needs effectively.

Planning and Design: Develop comprehensive project management plans that outline deliverables, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements for successful project execution.

Execution: Facilitate the implementation of project plans, coordinate activities, and ensure the timely delivery of project deliverables to stakeholders.

Monitoring and Controlling: Continuously monitor project progress, identify potential issues or risks, and implement corrective measures to keep the project on track and within scope.

Closure: Conclude the project activities, assess project performance, and generate a project closure report to document achievements, lessons learned, and recommendations for future projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Proven work experience as a Project Management Officer or similar role
• Strong leadership skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to details and technicalities
• Excellent organizational and technical abilities
• Good interpersonal and multi-tasking skills
• Relevant training and/or certifications as a Project Management Officer