Project Manager

Tzu Chi International School Kuala Lumpur; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Project Manager to drive strategic projects aiming to enhance organizational infrastructure and improve educational experiences. Responsibilities include project planning, stakeholder management, and risk assessment. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have 3-5 years of project management experience, preferably in education, along with proficiency in Mandarin.

Benefits

Contribute to meaningful educational projects with international collaboration

Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team

Enjoy a dynamic work environment that values growth, innovation, and teamwork

Uniform, vegetarian lunch and parking provided

Medical outpatient, inpatient and annual medical check up

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Proven 3-5 years of experience in managing medium to large-scale projects; experience in an educational setting is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is essential to prepare reports, presentations, and communicate with Taiwan counterparts.
• Project Management related certification is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans.
• Track project progress to ensure timely delivery.
• Manage project budgets and resource allocation.
• Coordinate and align cross-functional teams to meet milestones.
• Communicate with and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Negotiate priorities and resolve stakeholder conflicts effectively.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project quality and performance.
• Evaluate outcomes and document lessons learned for future improvement.
• Analyze existing workflows and identify areas for optimization.
• Implement and measure the impact of process improvements.
• Document best practices to enhance project efficiency and consistency.
• Prepare project status reports and presentations.
• Maintain organized project documentation and correspondence.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings across teams.

Job description

Project Manager spearheads strategic projects aimed at enhancing organizational infrastructure and enriching the overall educational experience for all stakeholders, including students, teachers, administrators, and staff within project lifecycles. This role demands exceptional leadership in project planning, proactive engagement with stakeholders, and a steadfast commitment to achieving project objectives within defined scope, budget, and timelines. Success in this role requires effective organizational capabilities, a proactive approach to stakeholder partnership, and a passion for driving continuous improvement and innovation within the institution, ultimately fostering a more enriching and effective educational environment.

Benefits

• Contribute to meaningful educational projects with international collaboration.
• Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team.
• Enjoy a dynamic work environment that values growth, innovation, and teamwork.
• Uniform, vegetarian lunch and parking provided.
• Medical outpatient, inpatient and annual medical check up.

Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Execution
   • Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
   • Develop and maintain detailed project plans.
   • Track project progress to ensure timely delivery.
   • Manage project budgets and resource allocation.
   • Coordinate and align cross-functional teams to meet milestones.
2. Stakeholder Management
   • Communicate with and manage stakeholder expectations.
   • Build and maintain strong working relationships.
   • Negotiate priorities and resolve stakeholder conflicts effectively.
3. Risk & Quality Management
   • Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
   • Monitor project quality and performance.
   • Evaluate outcomes and document lessons learned for future improvement.
4. Process Improvement
   • Analyze existing workflows and identify areas for optimization.
   • Implement and measure the impact of process improvements.
   • Document best practices to enhance project efficiency and consistency.
5. Administrative Management
   • Prepare project status reports and presentations.
   • Maintain organized project documentation and correspondence.
   • Schedule and coordinate meetings across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Proven 3-5 years of experience in managing medium to large-scale projects; experience in an educational setting is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is essential to prepare reports, presentations, and communicate with Taiwan counterparts.
• Project Management related certification is an added advantage.