Sr Manager, Engineering Program / Project Management

JAC Recruitment; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational technology company is seeking a motivated Sr Manager for Engineering Program / Project Management in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The role involves leading multiple complex projects, managing design engineers, and ensuring projects are delivered within budget and time constraints. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering and strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead complex, multiple-line engineering projects.
• Solid understanding of technical, financial, and people aspects of projects.
• Adept at creating project/change management plans within time and budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple high visibility programs of high complexity.
• Lead cross-functional global teams and establish schedules.
• Manage the program’s budget, forecasting actuals against plan.

Skills

Coaching

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Creative Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

Minimum Degree in Engineering or related fields

Job description

Overview

Our client is a multinational company specializing in Design, Manufacturing, Hardware Platform, and Supply Chain Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS). We are seeking a motivated Sr Manager, Engineering Program / Project Management to join their organization. You will be responsible for leading large projects and managing design engineers to develop, implement, and evaluate complex designs.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple high visibility programs (multiple projects per program) of high complexity (technology, organizationally) and/or business impact.
• Lead cross-functional, global core teams, kick off programs, establish schedules and drive meetings.
• Demonstrate ability to grow cross functional team members by identifying development opportunities and coaching Program Core Team members.
• Manage the program’s budget by forecasting actuals against plan/quote for income/revenue, cost/labor & expense.
• Present and communicate status to the business leaders and customers.
• Review and interpret customer specifications and provides customer feedback.
• Implement change as directed in the product lifecycle process and recommends process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree in Engineering or related fields.
• Ability to lead complex, multiple-line engineering projects that may also involve other functions.
• Demonstrate solid understanding of the technical, financial and people aspects of the project.
• Able to create a project/change management plan and ensure project is delivered within the assigned time and budget.
• Ability to create financial plans for your projects, align them internally with your line of management.
• The following competencies are good to have: Coaching, Mentoring, Negotiation, Communication, Presentation, Creative Problem Solving, Customer Interaction, Stakeholder Management, Quality, Lean, D/PFMEA, 8D, Corrective Action, Equipment Safety, DOE.