Project Manager (PMO)

Zuspresso; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced manager to lead strategic and transformational changes within the organization. The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of business management experience, strong project management skills, and proficiency in stakeholder engagement. Candidates with professional qualifications in Design Thinking or Agile practices are preferred. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-7 years of relevant experience in business management or project management.
• Professional qualifications in Design Thinking, Agile or Project Management highly desirable.
• Strong skills in analytics and communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic and transformational change across the organization.
• Implement efficient systems aligned to business goals.
• Engage stakeholders and ensure project visibility.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic operations

Change management

Design Thinking

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting & Finance, Business Management, Engineering or related fields

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• To manage and lead strategic & transformational change across the organization and to transform management and operational way of working.
• To continually improve and implement efficient systems aligned to the business goals.
• To ensure stakeholders are engaged and have continuous visibility of projects.
• To define and employ standardized processes for effective execution of projects.
• Work with a variety of stakeholders to implement special projects & document outcomes and lessons.
• Research, prioritize & follow up on incoming issues & concerns including sensitive or confidential nature.
• Determine the appropriate course of action, referral, or response.
• Assist in preparing policy, research & analysis and related executive, strategic, and program activities.
• Provide a bridge for smooth communication between the strategic office and internal departments; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust, and support with senior management staff.

Qualification and experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting & Finance, Business Management, Engineering or other related studies from a recognized university.
• Professional qualifications in Design Thinking, Critical Thinking, Supply Chain, Business Analysis, Agile Practice or Project Management are highly desirable.
• Any certifications or prior educational qualification in: Consulting School, Design Thinking, Ethics & Compliance, Dashboarding, Tech Topics (IoT, Augmented Reality, Blockchain) are a plus.
• Minimum 4-7 years business management, strategic operations, change or transformation management, project-based experience with prior working experience in leading an independent team, stakeholder engagement.
• Prior consulting or strategy experience or knowledge in Retail, Operational or Manufacturing optimization, Design Thinking Workshops, Review of Organizational goals and KPIs.
• Prior experience in project management execution and delivery excellence.
• Any entrepreneurial experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with business operating models, strategy implementation, project management execution.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Strong PowerPoint and presentation skills.
• Strong working knowledge of business management best practices.
• Detailed-oriented & impeccable organizational skills.
• Ability to establish & maintain strong relationships, to influence others to move towards a common vision or goal.
• Ability to structurally run a workshop and drive outcomes of the specific session (Design Thinking Skills are a plus).