Project Manager

Finsmart Solutions Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial solutions provider in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee strategic initiatives and optimize processes. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of project management experience, fluent in English and Mandarin, with strong collaboration skills. This role requires adapting to dynamic environments and offers opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Fluent in both English and Mandarin for daily operations and communications.
• 3+ years in project management, preferably in finance or tech.
• Knowledge of financial instruments and related CFA qualifications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of strategic initiatives and align teams.
• Design and optimize R&D workflows for operational improvement.
• Analyze project KPIs to identify bottlenecks and implement solutions.
• Partner with sales for pre-sales support, including client requirements.
• Drive collaboration and resolve conflicts across teams.

Skills

Project management

Fluent in English

Fluent in Mandarin

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

PMP certification

Scrum certification

Agile methodologies

Job description

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Oversee end-to-end execution of strategic group initiatives, aligning cross-functional teams (development, testing, business) to deliver projects on time and in line with business objectives.
• Process Optimization: Design and optimize R&D workflows and quality standards, adapting processes to diverse business needs for continuous operational improvement.
• Performance Enhancement: Analyze project KPIs and efficiency metrics to identify bottlenecks, implement solutions, and deliver training programs to enhance team capabilities.
• Business & Pre‑sales Support: Partner with sales teams to provide pre‑sales support, including client requirement analysis, proposal development, solution design, and seamless project handover.
• Collaboration & Conflict Resolution: Proven ability to drive cross-team collaboration, resolve conflicts, and translate technical requirements into actionable plans.
• Strategic Problem-Solver: Adaptability to thrive in fast‑paced, dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Fluent in both English and Mandarin (verbal/written) required for daily operations and stakeholder communication; Bachelor or higher degree is a plus.
• 3+ years in project management (experience in finance/tech is preferred); PMP/Scrum/Agile certifications is a plus.
• Knowledge of financial instruments (securities, funds) and CFA I/related qualifications is a plus.