Senior Cross-Functional Project Lead

Dyson Institute; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dyson Institute in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Programme/Project Manager to lead cross‑functional project delivery. The role focuses on managing priorities, scope, resources, schedule and risks to meet business needs, using best‑practice PM tools and governance.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, drive continuous improvement, and potentially lead a small team including recruitment responsibilities. Dyson Institute values diverse minds and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• In depth knowledge of Project Management principles, ideally supported by a recognised relevant qualification.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Good knowledge of product development processes and relevant policies.
• Ability to lead a cross-functional team by setting a clear direction and managing delivery against an agreed schedule of activities.
• Demonstrate personal credibility in working with senior cross functional teams to ensure accurate project reporting is communicated clearly and concisely.
• Adept at managing project priorities to resolve conflict.
• Foresight to identify and tackle project risks.
• Good Commercial and Operational awareness to deliver to the project success criteria whilst pragmatically balancing the constraints of the business.
• Adaptable to align delivery approach with Dyson culture.

Responsibilities

• Manages project priorities, scope, resources, schedule and risks to assure predictable deliverable to the business needs.
• Define and implement business governance policies including project reviews to evaluate project maturity.
• May manage project budget and costs.
• Ensure efficient project communication within PLT as well as with key stakeholders to remove barriers, leverage effective relationships and resolve conflicts.
• Embed learning into continuous improvement activities to promote and improve best practices across functional colleagues as well as project team.
• Engage and enthuse project team to build a positive and committed team.
• May lead a team and be accountable for recruitment activities.
• Lead by example.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Commercial awareness

Education

Recognised project management qualification

Job description

Dyson Institute in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Programme/Project Manager to lead cross‑functional project delivery. The role focuses on managing priorities, scope, resources, schedule and risks to meet business needs, using best‑practice PM tools and governance.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, drive continuous improvement, and potentially lead a small team including recruitment responsibilities. Dyson Institute values diverse minds and equal opportunity.