Project Manager Sr

Plexus; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering solutions company in Penang is seeking a Project Manager to oversee complex engineering projects. The role involves leading business development, managing customer expectations, and ensuring successful project execution. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least seven years of relevant experience, including four years in project management. Strong leadership and communication skills, as well as the ability to work cross-functionally, are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of related experience is required.
• At least four years of project management experience required.
• Detailed understanding of electronic product development processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage complex engineering projects for customers.
• Lead business development to win new business and repeat business.
• Manage customer expectations on projects including scope and budget.
• Ensure successful project execution and financial conversion.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.

Skills

Intermediate Computer Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Written Communication Skills

Project Management Skills

Team Leadership Skills

Negotiation Skills

Conflict Resolution Skills

Presentation Skills

Ability to Work in Cross-Functional Teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Purpose Statement

To plan and manage highly complex engineering projects for PLXS-ENG customers.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Business Development - Leads the customer development process in winning new business and is directly responsible for developing repeat business with previous and/or current customers.
• Work-sharing Support - Accountable for proactively identifying work packages or opportunities that should be work shared. Works effectively with the Functional Manager to promote inter-design center project staffing model while balancing individual needs of the project, customer, and employee.
• Manages customers’ expectations regarding all aspects across complex full value stream projects AND/OR complex product commercialization projects. This includes setting expectations for the challenges in developing products or test systems. Expectations shall also be managed regarding project scope, schedule, budget, risks, deliverables, and any changes to the original proposal.
• Manages projects to successful financial execution with the goal of 100% conversion. Utilizes Plexus business systems to accurately project revenue for both active projects and opportunities.
• Effectively manages the team resources and leads the program to a successful execution. This includes partnering with the engineering team to identify solutions to meet the customer's needs. It is also important to partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and third party suppliers to ensure Plexus’ design are successfully introduced into Plexus Manufacturing Solutions sites. Responsible for developing future Plexus leaders.

Education/Experience Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is required; a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is preferred.
• Seven (7) years of related experience is required; Seven (7) years of related experience is preferred.
• Suggested minimum of Seven (7) years industry experience, including Four (4) years of project management experience. is required for this position assuming education requirements are met.

Other Qualifications

• Intermediate Computer Skills
• Intermediate Decision making, Problem Solving Skills
• Intermediate Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Possesses a detailed understanding and extensive experience in at least one discipline (e.g. analog, digital, mechanical, software, PCB, test) of electronic product development
• Possess a detailed understanding of the product development and product realization processes
• Possess good project management skills and knowledge of management principles
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
• Possess strong team building and team leadership skills
• Possess strong organizational, presentation, and leadership skills
• Ability to handle demanding schedules including travel to customer sites
• Possess conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• General office equipment and materials
• Japanese speaker is an advantage

Physical Requirements

• N/A

Travel Requirements

• N/A

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.