Senior IT Project Manager

Hong Leong MSIG Takaful Berhad; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Islamic financial services is seeking a Project Manager in Selangor, Malaysia. The role involves preparing project documentation, coordinating with teams and third parties, and managing project risks. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in IT or Computer Science and 3-5 years of project management experience, ideally with PMP or PRINCE2 certification. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for effective project delivery.

Benefits

Comprehensive family takaful solutions

Competitive salary

Opportunity to work in a leading financial group

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in Project/Programme Management Office experience.
• Experience leading a team in the IT industry.
• Professional qualification in PMP, PRINCE2, or ITIL required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project timeline and necessary documentation.
• Coordinate resources for project execution.
• Develop and manage project stakeholder communication plans.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Responsibilities

Prepare project timeline, project charter and all necessary project documentation prior, during and post projects as per HLMT Project Management SOP.

Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the execution of projects.

Prepare daily, weekly and monthly report for Head of Digital Transformation and Project Steering Committee when required.

Ensure projects are managed in accordance to local regulatory requirements.

Liaise with internal clients and vendors in support of initiated projects.

Develop communication plan and manage project stakeholders, vendors and relevant parties.

Conduct workshops/meetings and submit status reports to relevant key stakeholders.

Ensure projects are monitored closely and able to identify and mitigate risk to avoid project delays.

Develop and manage realistic and comprehensive project plan to ensure efficient use of resources and effective use of budget.

Identify, manage and resolve project risks and issues.

Manage, coordinate, communicate and submit necessary documentation, forms to network & security team for server provision and firewall/network configurations.

Prepare RMIT documentation and circulate for approval prior to project go live.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor Degree holder or professional qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology and Multimedia.
• At least 3-5 years in Project / Programme Management Office experience and project deliveries within the IT industry.
• Experience in leading a team of project executives and/or project managers to successfully deliver complex initiatives.
• Experienced in Project Management concepts PMP or PRINCE2, ITIL knowledge.
• Good knowledge of MS Offices tools (Excel, MS PowerPoint, Word, Power BI). Preferred deep knowledge experience in Power BI and Excel.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and are adept at building relationships with different stakeholders.
• High level of attention to detail, including a proven ability to manage multiple and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Must have exceptional verbal & written communication skills.

About the Company

A key component of Hong Leong Financial Group (HLFG) Malaysia’s Islamic financial service. Offers a range of innovative and comprehensive family takaful solutions and services for the retail and corporate sectors, driven by strong Shariah principles. Proud winner of the following awards: Malaysia Excellence Business Awards (MEBA) 2019 for Excellence in Takaful Services; The BrandLaureate World Halal BestBrands Award 2018 for BestBrands in Takaful Solutions; The Kuala Lumpur Islamic Finance Forum (KLIFF) 2016 for Most Outstanding Takaful Product (i-Care Hasanah). A member of the Hong Leong Group, one of Southeast Asia’s largest conglomerates.

Interview Questions

• How many years' experience do you have as a project manager?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• How many years of project management experience do you have?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have with project planning and scheduling?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as an operations manager?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?