Senior IT Project Manager

Mission Consultancy Services; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Kuala Lumpur is looking for an experienced Project Manager with at least 5 years in IT project management. The role requires strong analytical skills, effective communication abilities, and a background in software development. The ideal candidate has relevant certifications and is capable of managing deliverables effectively to ensure project goals are met on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of project management experience within IT.
• Investment banking knowledge is a plus.
• Experience in a full cycle of software development lifecycle and software testing lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders.
• Track deadlines, deliverables, resources, and timelines throughout the project process.
• Provide status updates to management and identify and resolve issues.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Strong grasp of the English language

Education

Masters Degree or Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Develop and communicate clear and actionable deliverables, or activities to be completed
• Identify activity owner, as well as a clear timeline and success criteria
• Tracking deadlines, deliverables, resources, and timelines throughout the project process
• Holds owners accountable for their commitments and conduct project team meetings
• Provide status updates to management and identify and resolve issues that may arise and ensure on-time, high-quality delivery in accordance with the stated project goals
• Manage and address project conflicts, issues, risks and expectations and ensure they are escalated or addressed in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree or Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology, Software Engineering or equivalent
• Strong grasp of the English language
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Project management-related certification such as Agile, PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent

Requirements

• At least 5 years of project management experience within IT. Investment banking knowledge is a plus
• Experience in a full cycle of software development lifecycle and software testing lifecycle
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
• A team player and at the same time able to work independently in a fast-paced environment