Project Manager

Copeland; Nilai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Malaysia Nilai seeks a customer-focused Project Manager to lead project execution from award to completion in line with PMO processes. You will coordinate engineering, procurement, manufacturing, quality, logistics and other cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and profitability.

The role requires a Bachelor's in mechanical/electrical/instrumentation engineering, at least 5 years in industrial manufacturing or EPC, strong stakeholder management, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in industrial manufacturing, EPC, flow control, valves, instrumentation, or related industries.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, risks, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong customer communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of project financial management and change order management.
• Excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel based on project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of assigned projects from award through completion in accordance with Emerson PMO processes.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, commercial, technical, and quality requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, manufacturing, quality, logistics, and other cross-functional teams to ensure timely project execution.
• Monitor project performance, proactively identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
• Manage project changes, variation orders, and commercial opportunities to improve project profitability.
• Lead customer kick-off meetings, progress reviews, inspections, and project closeout activities.
• Build strong relationships with customers, contractors, and business partners through effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Track project KPIs and provide regular status updates to internal management and external customers.
• Ensure accurate project documentation and successful project handover.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

Budgeting & forecasting

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Tools

PMP/PRINCE2 certification

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead the execution of assigned projects from award through completion in accordance with Emerson PMO processes.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, commercial, technical, and quality requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, manufacturing, quality, logistics, and other cross-functional teams to ensure timely project execution.
• Monitor project performance, proactively identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
• Manage project changes, variation orders, and commercial opportunities to improve project profitability.
• Lead customer kick-off meetings, progress reviews, inspections, and project closeout activities.
• Build strong relationships with customers, contractors, and business partners through effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Track project KPIs and provide regular status updates to internal management and external customers.
• Ensure accurate project documentation and successful project handover.

Who You Are:

• You are a customer-focused project leader who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment. You communicate effectively with stakeholders, make sound decisions under pressure, and excel at coordinating multiple priorities. You are proactive, organized, and committed to delivering projects successfully while continuously improving project performance.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in industrial manufacturing, EPC, flow control, valves, instrumentation, or related industries.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, risks, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong customer communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of project financial management and change order management.
• Excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel based on project requirements.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• PMP or PRINCE2 certification.
• Experience with engineered flow control products, including control valves, actuators, and regulators.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as ASME, ASTM, IEC, and ISA.
• Experience managing complex international or EPC projects.
• Knowledge of project management tools and best practices.

  Our Culture & Commitment to You:

  At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respectful, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives- because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

  We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.