Project Manager (Tech & AI-Driven Initiatives)

axrail.ai; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AWS Premier Projects

Hybrid flexibility

Career accelerator

Innovation culture

Job summary

axrail.ai in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Tech Project Manager to orchestrate end-to-end delivery of complex AI, cloud and data initiatives, bridging business and tech to translate stakeholder needs into actionable plans.

You bring 5+ years in tech project management, PMP or Agile certifications, and mastery of Jira, Confluence, MS Project and Slack to drive governance, budgeting and program success while mentoring junior PMs and scaling GenAI-enabled delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in tech project management (cloud/AI projects preferred).
• PMP or Agile certifications (or equivalent practical experience).
• Degree in Business, CS, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans and success metrics to determine time frame and funding.
• Assess dependencies, gaps and continued business value.
• Estimate budgetary needs based on project scope.
• Oversee program implementation and governance.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups and sprint reviews to align teams.
• Refine and manage the product backlog.
• Document scope, changes, risks using JIRA and MS Project.
• Plan and manage project closure and transitions.
• Drive performance management and team development.

Skills

Project management

PM certifications

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, CS, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Slack

Job description

Your Mission:

• Orchestrate end-to-end delivery of complex tech projects (AI, cloud, data) on time and within budget
• Bridge business and tech by translating stakeholder needs into actionable project plans
• Champion innovation by integrating AWS services and GenAI into project solutions

Key Responsibilities:

• Review project plans and success metrics to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects
• Assess consolidated project plans for dependencies, gaps and continued business value
• Estimate budgetary needs based on the project scope and anticipate future budget challenges
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis and develop project plan
• Oversee program implementation
• Evaluate and address external business environment changes for impact on project scope
• Facilitate the daily stand-up and sprint reviews to achieve team consensus
• Refine and manage the product backlog
• Document and track project scope, changes, issues and risks that affect implementation, using JIRA an/or MS Project.
• Plan and manage project compliance requirements and adherence to governance structures
• Plan and manage project closure and/or transitions
• Eliminate conflicts and assist in developing solutions to manage roadblocks
• Conduct project reviews to recommend changes to project schedules, cost or resource requirements, including review of AWS resource optimization.
• Manage people and organisation
• Facilitate discussions, problem solving and conflict resolution among the project team members, and between the business and technical team
• Manage communication and collaboration with clients, vendors and partners.
• Develop initiatives to support the continuing competence and professional development of the team
• Develop junior project managers through ongoing coaching, mentoring and career discussions
• Manage project budget, work allocations, manpower and resourcing needs for the team, and transparent project reporting to the leadership team
• Drive performance management practices within the team in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

What You Bring:

• 5+ years in tech project management (cloud/AI projects preferred)
• PMP or Agile certifications (or equivalent practical experience)
• Tool Mastery: Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Slack

Success Traits

• Strategic thinking to maneuver the team and direction along the project progress
• Balance of analytical planning and collaborative communication
• Governance-oriented approach to problem-solving and decision-making
• You own outcomes and rally teams to deliver
• AI Curious: You’re excited to explore GenAI for PM efficiency gains

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, CS, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Fresh graduates with PM internships/certifications may apply for junior PM position
• Senior candidates: Show us your complex tech delivery experience and team leadership

Why Axrail?

• AWS Premier Projects: Work on cutting-edge cloud/AI implementations
• Career Accelerator: Grow into Program Management or Technical PM roles
• Innovation Culture: Experiment with GenAI tools for project delivery
• Hybrid Flexibility: Balance office collaboration with remote work