Senior Service Manager (Government Project) (m/f/d)

Mühlbauer GmbH & Co. KG; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider seeks an experienced Service Manager in Kuala Lumpur to oversee a service team and ensure client satisfaction across technology projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in electronics or ICT and a passion for maintaining high service standards while managing diverse team dynamics and customer relationships. With growth potential to Head of the Service Department, this role promises a significant career trajectory.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading service teams in Advanced Automation or ICT environments.
• Theoretical and practical service management skills (ITIL, FitSM, ISO20000).
• Fluency in English and Bahasa Melayu; German proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff recruitment, training, and efficiency.
• Lead customer support and relationship management.
• Travel to support service operations as necessary.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Customer Relationship Management

Technical Consultation

Service Management Frameworks

Flexibility in Travel

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Electronics, Mechatronics, ICT

Tools

Jira Service Management

ServiceNow

BMB Remedy

Job description

Based in Kuala Lumpur

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Service Manager to join our team as the Deputy Head of the Service Department. This position involves coordinating a countrywide distributed service team of up to 30 engineers specializing in mechanical, electrical, and software engineering. The goal is to transition into the Head of the Service Department role within two years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage staff, including selection, development, training, and evaluation to ensure departmental efficiency and success.
• Lead direct customer support, ensuring accountability and relationship management.
• Interface with headquarters’ support and engineering teams to ensure absolute customer satisfaction.
• Meet with customers to address issues and manage escalations appropriately.
• Provide technical consultation to customers, addressing their queries and concerns.
• Provide technical guidance to the field service team.
• Travel domestic or international as needed to support service operations.
• Develop and implement methods to monitor and report of service management processes.
• Coordination and monitoring of multiple sub-contractors across the country.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Electronics, Mechatronics, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), or equivalent proven experience.
• Proven experience in the implementation plus subsequent maintenance and support of large-scale ICT projects.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in leading service teams in an Advanced Automation or ICT environment.
• Experience in dealing with government departments is an added advantage.
• Theoretical and practical experience in service management frameworks (i.e. ITIL, FitSM or ISO20000).
• Strong technical education with knowledge of business management.
• Proficient in MS Office and HelpDesk Systems (i.e. Jira Service Management, ServiceNow, BMB Remedy or similar)
• Flexibility and readiness to travel frequently within Malaysia and internationally during the project implementation phase.
• Ability to handle customers and maintain strong relationships, preferable experience in dealing with government departments.
• High competency in team collaboration and communication.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English and Bahasa Melayu.
• Proficiency in German is an added advantage.