Project Manager

Red Hat, Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee complex IT projects from initiation to closure. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, establish metrics, and ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in project management, strong communication skills, and is familiar with agile methodologies. This role offers competitive compensation and the chance to join a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a project management role in IT-based projects.
• Excellent customer-facing and internal communication skills required.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex projects from initiation to closure.
• Drive project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting.
• Establish metrics for measuring key project criteria.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Effective communication

Strong leadership

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Agile methodologies

Red Hat product portfolio knowledge

Project management certification

Job description

About the Job

Red Hat Consulting team is looking for a Project Manager to join in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In this role, you will manage complex projects within your assigned region to completion, from initiation through delivery to closure. You\'ll coordinate cross-functional teams and establish appropriate metrics for measuring key project criteria, as well as define, monitor, and review all project economics including timeline, budget and risks. As an experienced Project Manager, with full understanding of industry standard project management practices, you will interact with customers and internal stakeholders at all levels to deliver successful projects with great CE.

What you will do

• Integrate and use specific industry and technical delivery methodologies, e.g. project management methodologies based on PMI, Red Hat Services project management methodology, systems and software development, agile methodologies such as scrum
• Drive project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting activities for Red Hat Services projects with minimal direction
• Manage multiple projects requirements, scope, timelines, regular customer cadence, while achieving utilisation.
• Establish appropriate metrics for measuring key project criteria; develop project control and reporting procedures and manage changes in operational plans
• Proactively manage project requirements and scope/change request related to the project.
• Develop and effectively present project related content to various stakeholders.
• Plan, schedule, monitor and report project activities effectively.
• Work closely with Resource Management Office to staff projects with the relevant consultants and architects, considering required skills and level of experience
• Assist in training the project team on the application of appropriate procedures and processes; (coach and mentor lower level project managers)
• Work with sales/pre-sales teams on project scope, estimates, and schedules; contribute to the project estimation and review process

What you will bring

• 7+ years of experience in a project management role in IT-based projects
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Knowledge of specific project management and technical delivery methodologies used in the IT industry
• Solid interpersonal, leadership, and analytical skills; business insight
• Great written and verbal communication and negotiation skills; solid organisational skills including attention to details and handling of multiple projects concurrently
• Technical knowledge and experience in Red Hat product portfolio will be an advantage
• Excellent customer facing and internal communication skills
• Project management certification
• Ability to work in a team as well as on your own; ability to motivate project team and individual contributors and mediate conflicts

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