Senior Project Manager - PMO

Turnkey Consulting Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead projects in CyberSecurity and GRC. Candidates should have at least 8 years of project management experience and relevant certifications. The role involves managing steering committees, ensuring compliance, and overseeing project lifecycles. Ideal candidates are proactive leaders with strong communication skills and a strategic mindset. Join a dynamic team and contribute to making impactful decisions in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in project management.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Ability to lead and motivate large, diverse project teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage steering committees and report on project progress.
• Ensure project compliance with data privacy and protection.
• Lead end-to-end project lifecycles from initiation through delivery.

Skills

Project management expertise

Agile methodologies

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and motivation skills

Strategic awareness

Education

Honours Degree or Advanced Diploma in IT-related discipline

PMP or PRINCE2 certification

Tools

SAP Security knowledge

ITIL certification

Job description

Turnkey Consulting Malaysia provides services in the areas of CyberSecurity, Identity Access Management, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC) to some of the largest organisations in the world.

We are a young and fast-growing company with a culture of personal responsibility, knowledge sharing and a commitment to putting our clients at the centre of everything that we do.

Our aim is to ensure that all our clients can achieve the fine balance between business enablement and security. We do that through having the strongest team in the business, providing a unique insight into security and risk management best practice.

In joining us as a Senior Project Manager, you will be part of a growing Global PMO team, serving our clients across a diverse range of industries and geographies. You will be managing projects in Security (SAP and Non-SAP Related), GRC, CyberSecurity and Identity Access Management.

About You

We are seeking mature, independent, proactive and ambitious individuals who are driven to make a meaningful contribution to Turnkey Consulting. While a background in Information Security is advantageous, it is not mandatory. What matters most is your intellectual curiosity, resourcefulness and a strong can-do attitude.

Key Attributes We Are Looking For

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in project management, delivering complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Honours Degree or Advanced Diploma in an IT-related discipline.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification; ITIL certification is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, governance and structured delivery practices.
• Working knowledge of Agile, DevOps and modern IT operations practices.
• Familiarity with SAP Security, GRC and broader CyberSecurity concepts is an added advantage.
• Ability to lead and motivate large, diverse project teams across multiple regions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in an international environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: goal-driven, assertive and able to cut through ambiguity.
• Ability to stay composed and effective under pressure.
• Detail-oriented with strong planning discipline.
• Strong strategic awareness and ability to connect day-to-day execution with broader business goals.

What to Expect (Role Responsibilities)

• Provide structured governance, manage steering sessions and deliver concise executive reporting.
• Lead and manage steering committees, ensuring issues and decisions are surfaced and resolved efficiently.
• Maintain all project artefacts, including RAID logs, requirements specifications and delivery documentation.
• Able to translate business language from formal documents and client conversations into actionable project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, protection and audit readiness requirements.
• Lead end-to-end project lifecycles from initiation through delivery and closure.
• Define project scope, delivery approach and budgets in alignment with organisational priorities.
• Build detailed project plans, track milestones and maintain schedule and quality.
• Produce clear, actionable project documents following PM best practices and organisational standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and technology partners to design and implement solutions.
• Manage escalation pathways and lead recovery planning when issues arise.
• Support change management, business readiness and stakeholder adoption.
• Anticipate risks early, define mitigation strategies and prevent delivery impacts.
• Drive continuous improvement of project management standards, tools and methodologies.
• Ensure outcomes are fully embedded, sustained and aligned with intended business value.