Project Manager

Plexus Corp.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering project management is seeking an experienced project manager to oversee engineering projects. The ideal candidate will manage customer expectations and ensure successful execution of projects, while leading cross-functional teams for effective solutions. Candidates should have a background in engineering and solid project management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years related experience required.
• Ability to manage demanding schedules and travel to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage expectations and project execution for engineering projects.
• Partner with engineering and manufacturing for solution development.
• Support business development through customer relationship management.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Team Building

Verbal Communication

Negotiation

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Purpose Statement: To plan and manage limited scope engineering projects for PLXS-ENG customers.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Business Development - Supports the customer development process in winning new business and is directly responsible for developing repeat business with previous and/or current customers.
• Work-sharing Support - Accountable for proactively identifying work packages or opportunities that should be work shared. Works effectively with the Mgr - Engineering to promote inter-design center project staffing model while balancing individual needs of the project, customer, and employee.
• Manages customers’ expectations regarding all aspects of the project. This includes setting expectations for the challenges in developing products and test systems. Expectations shall also be managed regarding project scope, schedule, budget, risks, deliverables, and any changes to the original proposal.
• Manages projects to successful financial execution with the goal of 100% conversion. Utilizes Plexus business systems to accurately project revenue for both active projects and opportunities
• Effectively manages the team resources and leads the program to a successful execution. This includes partnering with the engineering team to identify solutions to meet the customer's needs. It is also important to partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and third party suppliers to ensure Plexus’ design are successfully introduced into Plexus Manufacturing Solutions sites. Responsible for developing future Plexus leaders.

Education/Experience Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is required; a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is preferred.
• Five (5) years of related experience is required; Five (5) or more years of related experience is preferred.
  
  

Other Qualifications

• Intermediate Computer Skills
• Intermediate Decision making, Problem Solving Skills
• Intermediate Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Possesses a general understanding and experience in at least one discipline (e.g. analog, digital, mechanical, software, PCB, test) of electronic product development
• Possess a general understanding of the product development and product realization processes
• Possess good project management skills and knowledge of management principles
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
• Possess strong team building and team leadership skills
• Possess strong organizational, presentation, and leadership skills
• Ability to handle demanding schedules including travel to customer sites
• Possess conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• General office equipment and materials
  
  

Physical Requirements

• N/A
  
  

Travel Requirements

• N/A
  
  

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.