Project Manager

ZTE Malaysia; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ZTE Malaysia in Shah Alam is seeking a results-driven Project Manager to lead end-to-end IT/telco project delivery for CelcomDigi programs. You will coordinate with product owners, business users, and third-party vendors to meet timelines and quality targets.

The role requires 3–5 years of project management experience in a client-facing environment, with a strong track record in software implementation and analytics deployments. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years project management experience in IT/telco environment with client-facing delivery responsibilities.
• Proven experience with software implementation, BSS, analytics systems, mobile or digital services deployment.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and presentation skills.
• Analytical mindset and ability to adapt in ambiguous, fast-paced situations.

Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Responsible for end-to-end delivery of assigned projects, aligned with agreed timelines, quality standards, and cost targets, following formal project management methodology.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary liaison between CelcomDigi stakeholders (product owners, business users), ZTE implementation teams, and any third‑party suppliers.
• RFQ/RFP Support: Assist with preparation of RFQ/RFP responses and produce business justification proposals for project / change approvals
• Planning & Governance: Develop and negotiate project schedules, manage milestones, track inter-dependencies, enforce governance and escalation processes
• Risk & Change Management: Identify, assess, escalate project risks and issues proactively, and propose mitigation plans; lead management of scope changes, deviations, and dependencies
• Contract Oversight: Review and monitor compliance with terms of vendor contract and safeguard client interests
• Testing & Roll-out Coordination: Plan and oversee and coordinate data needs, facilitate stakeholder engagement for testing and rollout planning.
• Progress Reporting: Provide regular project status reporting, including updates to internal teams and CelcomDigi program managers; prepare workshop materials and steering committee updates.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Analytical mindset

Planning & governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

BSS

Analytics systems

Job description

• Project Delivery: Responsible for end-to-end delivery of assigned projects, aligned with agreed timelines, quality standards, and cost targets, following formal project management methodology.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary liaison between CelcomDigi stakeholders (product owners, business users), ZTE implementation teams, and any third‑party suppliers.
• RFQ/RFP Support: Assist with preparation of RFQ/RFP responses and produce business justification proposals for project / change approvals
• Planning & Governance: Develop and negotiate project schedules, manage milestones, track inter-dependencies, enforce governance and escalation processes
• Risk & Change Management: Identify, assess, escalate project risks and issues proactively, and propose mitigation plans; lead management of scope changes, deviations, and dependencies
• Contract Oversight: Review and monitor compliance with terms of vendor contract and safeguard client interests
• Testing & Roll‑out Coordination: Plan and oversee and coordinate data needs, facilitate stakeholder engagement for testing and rollout planning.
• Progress Reporting: Provide regular project status reporting, including updates to internal teams and CelcomDigi program managers; prepare workshop materials and steering committee updates.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Minimum of 3–5 years project management experience in IT/telco environment with client‑facing delivery responsibilities
• Proven experience with software implementation, BSS, analytics systems, mobile or digital services deployment
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and presentation skills.
• Analytical mindset and ability to adapt in ambiguous, fast‑paced situations.