Senior Project Manager Advanced Manufacturing

Turner & Townsend Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Johor Bahru, Malaysia is seeking a qualified candidate to oversee project management and stakeholder coordination. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 8-10 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include supporting team development, leading project execution, and managing procurement processes. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to a collaborative team environment and play a vital part in project success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant working experience.

Responsibilities

• Support team development by providing guidance and sharing knowledge.
• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders for project execution.
• Lead project management to meet quality, cost, and compliance standards.
• Monitor project progress and quality with site teams.
• Produce comprehensive project reports.
• Manage procurement processes for consultants.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field

Job description

Job Description

• Support the development of junior team members by providing day‑to‑day guidance, sharing technical knowledge, and encouraging collaboration.
• Contribute to a positive team culture by promoting open communication, mutual respect, and shared accountability.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and a proactive attitude in team interactions.
• Assist in onboarding new team members and helping them integrate into project workflows.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth project execution and alignment with objectives.
• Facilitate regular stakeholder meetings and reporting to maintain transparency and progress visibility.
• Build productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders through consistent follow‑up and responsiveness.
• Support conflict resolution and issue management by escalating appropriately and offering practical solutions.
• Assist in onboarding new team members and helping them integrate into project workflows.

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead overall project management to ensure quality, cost, statutory compliance, safety, environmental standards, and scheduling requirements are met.
• Manage the implementation of the master programme, including materials and long‑lead items, ensuring alignment with project milestones and delivery timelines.
• Update and maintain the master programme and ensure short‑term programmes—such as weekly work plans, look‑ahead schedules, and inspection timelines—are reviewed and communicated effectively to all relevant stakeholders.
• Plan and organise statutory inspections and ensure timely approvals.

Site Coordination

• Monitor progress and quality through regular updates and collaboration with site teams or contractors.
• Ensure safety standards and compliance are implemented across all project activities.
• Support effective project administration, including documentation, reporting, and issue resolution.

Stakeholder Management

• Oversee and manage external consultants and multidisciplinary teams to ensure their deliverables align with the project’s strategic objectives, timelines, and budgetary constraints.
• Act as the key liaison between internal stakeholders and external consultants to maintain clear communication and ensure consistent progress toward project milestones.
• Facilitate and lead regular project progress meetings with consultants and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Foster a collaborative team environment and promote knowledge sharing across the project team.

Project Reporting

• Produce comprehensive project reports that capture key updates, risks, decisions, and action items to maintain transparency and informed decision‑making.
• Prepare and manage project schedules using appropriate tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or Excel, including baseline setting, critical path analysis, and progress tracking.

Procurement Management

• Manage the full procurement process for consultants, including drafting scopes, evaluating bids, and negotiating contracts.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies and governance & compliance frameworks.
• Support timely engagement and onboarding of consultants aligned with project needs.
• Work closely with internal teams and consultants to ensure procurement outcomes support project goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field
• At least 8‑10 years of relevant working experience

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