Project Manager

Thales; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a Project Manager in Kuala Lumpur. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of project management experience in a multi-national organization. Responsibilities include establishing project references, managing financial aspects, and ensuring stakeholder commitment. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience in a multi-national organization.
• Proven effective leadership and communication skills.
• Basic understanding of project finance.

Responsibilities

• Establish and update project references in collaboration with the Bid Manager.
• Manage the financial aspects of the acquisition strategy.
• Ensure compliance with stakeholder commitments.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or Project Management

Job description

Overview

Location: Kuala-Lumpur, Malaysia

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

Thales established its presence in Malaysia in 1981 and is currently a strategic partner to key customers involved in the primary businesses of defence and security, aerospace, and cybersecurity and digital identity. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Thales has played an instrumental part in supporting Malaysia’s defence ecosystem in addition to delivering advanced solutions over the last 40 years. Committed to local collaborations, Thales works closely with Malaysian businesses and goverment sectors to provide cutting-edge systems and solutions that ensure safety, security, and readiness for the future.

Responsibilities

The Project Manager is responsible for the technical/programmatic and budgetary aspects of the project and must:

• Establish and update the original references of the project in collaboration with the Bid Manager.
• Set up and update execution references (project structuring, description of work package sheets, partner and supplier contract data, project plans, financial structure, budget and costs, planning).
• Set up and update justification references (risks provisions, strategy, profitability).
• Initialise the project: identify key project stakeholders, build the project team, set up structuring activities, start project management activities, identify, and allocate project entry requirements.
• Manage the financial aspects of the acquisition strategy: "Make or Buy" strategy, consult and negotiate with suppliers, contract, execute and close the contract.
• Lead to the project launch review by involving all stakeholders: composition of the project team, Project Management Plan and associated documents (WBS, OBS, schedule, budget allocations...), industrial scenario, project charter, team charter, etc.

• Carry out, manage and control the project: Launch work packages.
• Manage the project and ensure compliance with stakeholder commitments, while controlling risks and opportunities.
• Control requirements, deadlines and financial aspects throughout the duration of the project.
• Be responsible for the project quality and the overall customer and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Manage legal and contractual obligations and master litigation.
• Carry out project reporting and phase review meetings.
• Manage the project closure by capitalising and sharing on the experience acquired.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Project Management or other suitable discipline.
• At least 3 years of project management experience in a multi-national enterprise organisation.
• Proven and effective leadership with a high level of interpersonal and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to manage multi-disciplinary/multi-cultural teams across geographies and time zones.
• Exceptional written communication skills including authoring content and editing.
• Basic project finance understanding.
• Strong internal stakeholder management in a matrix organization.
• Strong customer focus and external relationship management.
• PMP Certification or equivalent (e.g. IPMA) will be an additional advantage.

Desired Qualities

• Organised and analytical, adept at working in a team environment and able to handle multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated and comfortable in the dynamic atmosphere of a technical organization with a rapidly expanding customer base and new products.
• Ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity to make informed project decisions.
• Excellent negotiation, collaborative, interpersonal & time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities is essential.
• Results-oriented, autonomous and proactive.

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.