R&D Project Manager (Mid Senior)

NI Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible time-off plans

Paid parental leave (maternal and p0ar

Job summary

NI Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead medium-to-large cross-functional projects in a manufacturing environment. You will drive execution against scope, schedule, cost, and quality while aligning with business objectives.

Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and risk mitigation skills are essential. The role involves collaboration across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Services to ensure timely delivery and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing medium-to-large cross-functional projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, product sustaining, quality management, and product lifecycle processes.
• Experience handling manufacturing escalations, customer escalations, quality/RMA investigations, and corrective action programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium-to-large cross-functional projects from initiation to closure.
• Manage escalations across manufacturing, customer, quality/RMA, and product lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers and action tracking.
• Control scope, cost, timelines and resources to meet objectives.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Manufacturing operations

Quality management

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations

Job description

The Project Manager is an experienced project leader responsible for driving medium-to-large, cross-functional projects and ensuring successful execution against scope, schedule, cost, quality, and business objectives. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, decision-making, and communication skills to deliver outcomes in a dynamic manufacturing and product sustaining environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead medium-to-large cross-functional projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from initiation through execution and closure.

Manage manufacturing, customer, quality/RMA, and product lifecycle management escalations, ensuring timely resolution and business continuity.

Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and action tracking to drive project execution and accountability.

Manage project scope, cost, timelines, and resource requirements to achieve project objectives and business goals.

Facilitate planning, decision-making, and problem-solving across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Services, and other stakeholders.

Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate project risks while balancing schedule, cost, quality, and customer requirements.

Drive alignment and collaboration across cross-functional teams, escalating issues appropriately to ensure timely resolution.

Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to support successful project delivery.

Provide clear, timely, and effective communication to project teams, sponsors, and leadership on project status, risks, and critical decisions.

Evaluate trade-offs and provide recommendations that support business objectives, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

Champion continuous improvement initiatives and promote project management best practices.

Ensure compliance with applicable product development processes, governance requirements, and organizational standards.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field.

Proven experience managing medium-to-large cross-functional projects in a manufacturing environment.

Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, product sustaining, quality management, and product lifecycle processes.

Experience handling manufacturing escalations, customer escalations, quality/RMA investigations, and corrective action programs.

Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and drive projects to successful completion.

Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Emerson

At Emerson, we foster a culture where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We believe innovation thrives in an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives come together to solve complex challenges and deliver exceptional results.

We are committed to your professional development through mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities, helping you build a rewarding and impactful career.

Join us and be part of a team that drives innovation, operational excellence, and meaningful business impact.

• Comprehensive medical and insurance coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee resource groups and recognition programs
• Flexible time-off plans
• Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
• Vacation and holiday benefits

National Instruments (NI), now Emerson's Test & Measurement business, is a global leader in test, measurement, and software-connected systems. For over four decades, NI has helped engineers across semiconductor, electronics, automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, and research accelerate innovation.

Acquired by Emerson in 2023, NI now combines its software, intelligent devices, and automated test expertise with Emerson's global scale and industry reach. At NI Malaysia, employees work with talented teams worldwide on technologies shaping automation, connectivity, and sustainable innovation, in a culture built on collaboration, continuous learning, and inclusion.