Project Manager (Pulmonology & ENT Solutions)

Ambu Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical devices company in Penang is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the development of new product lines. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in engineering and have solid experience in project management within the medical devices sector. Responsibilities include developing project plans, managing resources, and ensuring adherence to budget while leading a globally distributed team. Candidates must have excellent English language skills and a strong sense of responsibility.

Qualifications

• Fluent in oral and written English.
• Experience in Medical Device project management.
• Understanding of Class II medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans for new product lines.
• Manage project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Coordinate project timelines, risks, and milestones.
• Ensure projects stay on budget.
• Communicate project issues and risks.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Technical background

English (fluent)

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Project Management tools

Job description

Ambu is currently looking for a Project Manager to join our Pulmonology & ENT solutions team in Global R&D.

Do you carry a solid experience in Project Management within the Medical Devices industry? Do you have a technical background that can head our future product development projects? Do you want to be a part of the Pulmonology and ENT Solutions team within Global R&D where your primary focus will be to oversee the planning, coordination, and implementation of new and existing product lines of our future medical devices?

Then this might be your defining moment. Apply today, and join us for a career #ForeverForward!

At our innovation site in Penang, Malaysia, where we develop many of our new medical devices, we have a great culture and a clear focus on bringing products to the market that is based on a thorough understanding of the customer's needs. We focus on developing new products and production processes that combine several technologies in new and innovative ways. This sets high demands to your project management skills, business and technical understanding, and process development experience.

Key responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will include:

Develop project plans, coordination & implementation of new product lines development according to New Product Development projects.

Define scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with New Product Development project management, sponsors, and stakeholders.

Manage and allocate resources effectively, ensuring the right skills and expertise are applied to each phase of the project to maximize efficiency and output.

Plan and schedule project timelines, risks, and milestones using appropriate tools.

Prepare Investment application and ensure project stays on budget.

Monitor and optimize project progress, coordinate meetings, align with third party suppliers and develop related project management documentation to stakeholders.

Ensure all project issues and risks are clearly communicated and escalated as appropriate.

Implement best-practice project management practices, applying learnings and continuous improvement principles as needed to ensure the highest quality of operations.

Ensure project team and projects documentation follow procedure and tools as described in Ambu Quality System and of relevant authorities.

Suggested candidate profile

Skills and experiences can be earned in many different ways, and we understand that the best fit for the role cannot be prescribed on paper. You are however likely to succeed in this position if you:

Hold a degree in engineering and have technical work experience that will support decision‑making and challenges during the project

Carry solid experience within Medical Device project management and come with a broad project management skillset and toolbox

Are familiar with having a globally based project team and supplier base

Are curious, open‑minded and have great interpersonal skills

Are committed, structured and have an intense sense of responsibility towards your work and your team members

Possess strong leadership skills

Have a certification in Project Management

Experience with the development of Class II medical devices

It is a requirement that you are fluent in oral and written English and effective communication.

Your application will include the following questions:

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?