Project Manager - Technical

Hatch Asia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 252,000 - 379,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global chemical manufacturer is seeking a Project Manager to lead technical investment projects across APAC. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in engineering or chemistry, at least 5 years of experience with 3 years in project management, and expertise in adhesive tape production. Strong communication skills and the ability to lead teams are essential. This role involves international travel and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience.
• 3+ years of project management experience.
• In-depth knowledge of adhesive tape production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies for technical investment projects.
• Create and evaluate machine specifications.
• Provide status reports on project progress.
• Lead factory acceptance and site acceptance tests.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Fluent English

Education

Master's Degree in engineering or chemistry

Job description

About the job Project Manager - Technical

Our Vision is to be the preferred talent partner in Asia to accurately identify and integrate high potential talents for our clients and accomplish our candidates' career success.

Over the years, we have innovated and improved how we identify and assess talents to deliver our clients' successful talent strategies.

Our client has established itself as a renowned global chemical manufacturing company. We are looking for an exceptional individual who will be responsible for planning and implementation of technical investment projects and providing expertise on machinery and technology to produce adhesive tapes within APAC region.

Responsibilities

• Conducting feasibility studies
• Assessing the state of the art
• Pre-planning and basic engineering
• Detailed engineering
• Factory acceptance testing (FAT)
• Site acceptance testing (SAT)
• Handover to production
• Creating machine specifications and technical specifications according to defined requirements
• Evaluating bids, selecting suppliers, and placing orders within the budget
• Providing status reports on project progress
• Participating in hazard assessments and safety concepts for new equipment
• Conducting and approving factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT) with the creation of corresponding acceptance protocols
• Representing a specific field of expertise in national and international committees
• Providing advice to global production facilities in the above-mentioned area.

Qualifications

• What It Takes – Masters Degree; preferably in the fields of process engineering, chemistry, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or similar.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and operational guidelines.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in project management
• In-depth knowledge in relevant specific field (e.g., mixing, coating, converting, measurement and control of adhesive tape production equipment)
• Several years of experience (>3 years) in the manufacturing of technical adhesive tapes; cross-functional experience desirable.

Specific skills

• Excellent skills in project management, facilitation, and presentation techniques
• Experience leading teams of specialists in a project set-up
• Successful work as a project engineer at a local level in investment projects
• Strong systematic and structured working approach
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in an international environment
• Assertiveness in internal and external interfaces
• Excellent English language skills both written and spoken (fluent)
• Personal characteristics (mindset, behavior, physical abilities if applicable)
• Willingness and ability to travel worldwide for extended periods of 1-3 weeks or longer, as required.

Interested candidates, please click the "Apply To Position" Button. All information will be kept in the strictest confidentiality. Notification priority will be given to shortlisted candidates. Employment Agency No: 11C5794