Senior Automation Project Leader

IMA AUTOMATION MALAYSIA SDN BHD; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

IMA Automation Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver complex engineering automation projects worldwide, from contract feasibility to installation and closeout.

The role requires 5–10 years of large-scale automation project experience, PMP/IPMA certification is advantageous, and strong leadership and communication skills to guide multidisciplinary teams and manage risks, costs, and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree in a related field.
• 5–10 years of large-scale project management in automation.
• PMP, IPMA or equivalent certification is a strong advantage.
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all phases of the project and act as the primary point of contact for customers from order receipt through installation and the warranty period at customer sites worldwide.
• Lead and/or support multiple projects involving the delivery of services or equipment, with the ability to take full responsibility for project costs, schedules, deadlines, and resources, or manage specific phases or scopes when working with other project managers.
• Plan and manage project phases and milestones to optimize costs while meeting technical specifications, quality standards, and customer satisfaction requirements.
• Supervise and coordinate project team activities and closely monitor progress across all project phases.
• Identify deviations, risks, and issues, and propose and implement corrective actions.
• Work closely with customers and suppliers to support strategic decisions and project direction.
• Provide regular project progress reports to management and monitor and forecast project costs in coordination with the Controlling department.
• Coordinate project monitoring and development with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively contribute ideas and initiatives to continuously improve IMA Automation’s performance.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Multicultural collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Microtechnology/Electronics/Mechanics/Automation or related

Tools

PMP

IPMA

Job description

IMA Automation Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver complex engineering automation projects worldwide, from contract feasibility to installation and closeout.

The role requires 5–10 years of large-scale automation project experience, PMP/IPMA certification is advantageous, and strong leadership and communication skills to guide multidisciplinary teams and manage risks, costs, and schedules.