Project Manager

Emerson; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex process-control projects in Malaysia. The role emphasizes strong leadership, cost control, and risk management while coordinating procurement, resources, and stakeholders to deliver on time and within budget.

You will drive project planning, manage changes, and ensure safety and quality across sites, with potential hybrid work arrangements in the region.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronics/Chemical/Mechanical/Control/Computer Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years in the process control industry with at least 5 years in PM roles.
• Strong leadership and financial/commercial acumen; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer demands are understood and projects are delivered per expectations.
• Coordinate equipment, material and services purchase per contract schedule.
• Identify, analyze and respond to project risks and issues.
• Manage project status, performance and forecasting reporting to management.
• Oversee cost forecasting, tracking and revenue delivery for projects.
• Forecast resource needs and build effective project teams.
• Coordinate fabrication yard activities and ensure safety/quality standards.
• Lead multiple MSS projects to meet specifications and timelines.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Planning

Cost control

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Electronics/Chemical/Mechanical/Control/Computer)

Tools

MS Project

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Customer Loyalty

• Ensuring focus on understanding customer demands & pain points, and solving of customer problems to improve customer satisfaction and increase customer loyalty.

• Ensure Project is executed and delivered as per customer expectations.

• Coordinate the purchase of equipment, material and services in a timely and efficient manner based on the contractual schedule and project specifications.

• Responsible for identifying, analyzing and responding to risks that are likely to affect the projects.

• Responsible for project status, performance and forecasting reporting to the management/customer. Planning & Risk Assessment

• Coordinate the purchase of equipment, material and services in a timely and efficient manner based on the contractual schedule and project specifications.

• Responsible for identifying, analyzing and responding to risks that are likely to affect the projects.

• Responsible for project status, performance and forecasting reporting to the management/customer. Safety and Quality

• Some who put Safety & Quality at the forefront while executing & delivering to the project expectation

• Someone whom inculcates a Safety & Quality mindset / culture within the project team members Project Scope and Details

• Ensures meticulous project scope planning & tracking to deliver the project successfully.

• Ensure good project management standards and practices are always implemented, including material procurement, project implementation phase, up to the successful commissioning of the project at customer site.

Risk Management

• Familiar with the various approaches of risk assessment / identification & mitigation

• Has the discipline to continuously track, monitor & update the Risk Management documentation

Change Management

• Identify and resolve changes across the entire project and negotiation of change order with customers/suppliers.

• Systematic approach in management & tracking of project related changes

Project Costing & Cost Management

• Financially acute project manager to manage the overall cost of the project

• Accountable on forecasting & delivery of the project revenue

• Close coordination with various stakeholders (internal & external) on cost control of a project

• Ensure implementation of timely and accurate cost tracking mechanism on project costs.

• Support Sales team with cost estimation for major systems project pursuit.

Resource Management

• Responsible to forecasting resource requirement on each project.

• Responsible in coordinating & management of resources for the various tasks on the project Build an effective project team

• Ables to inspire a collaborative project environment amongst the diverse project team members

• Fosters ownership within each team members through influence, positive reinforcement

• Ensures timely and appropriate generation, collection, dissemination, storage, and ultimate disposition of project information.

Suppliers

• Handle subcontractor schedules, quality-of-work and releasing of payment based on actual completion of subcontractor’s scope of work.

Internal Stakeholders (Ops, Supply Chain, Factories, Sales team etc etc)

• Serve as an adaptable focal point of contact for customer, supplier, and internal stakeholders for assigned projects.

• Provide sales support on both engineering and commercial issues for systems projects.

• Lead multiple MSS Projects to meet and/or exceed customer’s specifications, project timeline, financial goals, Safety and quality standards.

Fabrication Yards

• To manage & coordinate activities & sub tasks with the Fabricator / Integrator on the overall project

• To ensure Safety & Quality compliance by Vendor & Sub Vendor on activities at the Fabrication Yard pertaining the Emerson project

Testing, FAT, SAT

• To plan / prepare & coordinate Internal & Customer acceptance testing.

• To plan / prepare & coordinate with LifeCycle Services team on Site Acceptance Test

• Ensure timeliness in managing testing schedule & closure of Punch List and obtaining of shipment release prior to packing & delivery

Certificates / documentation

• Ensure timely completion and close-out of project, based on contractual requirement, including resolution of any open items.

• Following through on completion / full approval of project documentation and compilation into final manufacturing databook.

Who You Are:

You see the big picture, constantly anticipating future scenarios, and build strategies to sustain competitive advantage. Your quick and prompt action/reaction is constantly evolving to adapt to unexpected situations. You observe situational and group dynamics and select best‑fit approach. You make crucial high-quality decisions, even when based on incomplete information or in the face of uncertainty. You anticipate customer needs and provide services that are beyond customer expectations.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Degree or any equivalent in Electrical, Electronics, Chemical, Mechanical, Control or Computer Engineering.

• Minimum 10 years of proven experience in process control industry and project management, with at least 5 years in PM capacity, handling multiple system projects.

• Proven leadership skills with strong communication and interpersonal skills at all levels.

• Strong leadership, interpersonal and planning skills.

• Strong commercial and financial competence

• Proven skills in the use of project tools (such as MS Project) and techniques

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• PMP Certification will be a plus

• Excellent problem-solving skills and results oriented.

• Flow Measurement System for Hydrocarbons and/or Process Analaytical System experience are a plus

• Knowledge of FPSO systems and experience is a plus. Understanding of Marine Certification requirements.

• Decisive, dedicated and ability to deliver effective, innovative solutions.

• Candidates with 15+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated technical leadership results may be considered for a Senior Project Manager position.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we create a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We value collaboration, diversity of thought, and continuous learning because inclusive teams deliver stronger results. We invest in employee development through training, mentoring, and career growth opportunities so you can continue to expand your skills and impact.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits aligned with local markets, comprehensive medical and insurance coverage, and wellbeing programs. Eligible roles may support flexible or hybrid work arrangements to promote work‑life balance. Safety is fundamental to everything we do, and we are committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and inclusive working environment across all locations.

WHY EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/careers/meet-emerson)

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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ABOUT EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/about-us)

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.