project manager

RecruitFirst Pte Ltd; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 24,552 - 31,248; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm in Malaysia is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead critical projects focusing on Microsoft Azure Cloud. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience in IT Project Management, specifically managing cloud/infrastructure projects. Key responsibilities include overseeing the entire lifecycle of cloud projects, modernizing applications, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. This full-time position offers a salary range of MYR 2,200 - MYR 2,800 per month.

Qualifications

• Several years of proven experience in IT Project Management, specifically with cloud/infrastructure projects.
• Mastery of Project Management methodologies including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver critical IT projects focused on Microsoft Azure Cloud.
• Lead the entire lifecycle of cloud projects.
• Directly manage application modernization and migration to the Azure cloud.
• Control and report on project timelines, budgets, resources, and scope.
• Be the primary point of contact for stakeholders.
• Identify problems and implement solutions to keep projects on track.
• Ensure deliverables meet internal quality standards and comply with regulations.

Skills

IT Project Management

Microsoft Azure

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Business, or a related field

PMP or PRINCE2 certification

Relevant Azure/Cloud Certifications

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Job description

What requirements you'll need to be eligible

• Experience: Several years of proven experience in IT Project Management, with a minimum of 3 years directly managing cloud/infrastructure projects.
• Cloud Technical Knowledge: Strong working proficiency with Microsoft Azure is essential.
• Methodology: Mastery of Project Management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Business, or a related field.
• Certifications (Highly Preferred): PMP, PRINCE2, or relevant Azure/Cloud Certifications.
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem‑solving abilities.

What you'll be doing on the job

You are a project leader who will manage and deliver our critical IT projects focused on Microsoft Azure Cloud. You will bridge the gap between technical teams and business needs to ensure we successfully modernize our applications and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities (What You Will Do)

• Lead Azure Cloud Projects: Manage the entire lifecycle (planning, execution, closure) of cloud projects, focusing on Microsoft Azure solutions.
• App Modernization & Migration: Directly manage projects to update our old applications and move them safely and efficiently to the Azure cloud.
• Manage Constraints: Control and report on project timelines, budgets, resources, and scope.
• Coordinate Teams: Work closely with and coordinate various internal teams (engineers, security, developers) and external vendors/subcontractors.
• Stakeholder Communication: Be the primary point of contact. Keep senior leaders and business stakeholders informed with regular, clear updates.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify problems before they happen and implement solutions quickly to keep projects on track.
• Compliance & Quality: Ensure all deliverables meet our internal quality standards and comply with strict financial industry regulations in Malaysia.

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