Sr Project Management Specialist

Iotronix; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Iotronix in Bayan Lepas, Penang is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead NPI programs from RFQ to mass production, driving milestones, costs, and quality.

You will coordinate Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance, prepare reports, mitigate risks, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining customer satisfaction. Requires 5+ years in PM for EMS/electronics and a Bachelor's in Engineering; PMP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Project/Program Management, NPI or Product Development in EMS/electronics.
• Automotive exposure with RFQ to mass production is preferred.
• Experience coordinating global cross-functional teams and customers.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA and Automotive Core Tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans with schedules, milestones, and resources.
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from kick-off to mass production.
• Maintain accurate project documentation including meeting minutes and status reports.
• Identify risks and drive cross-functional mitigation and contingency plans.
• Coordinate resources and monitor execution to meet customer requirements, cost and quality.
• Oversee delivery planning and ensure On-Time Delivery within approved cost.
• Coordinate product costing activities to support profitability.
• Prepare project status reports, KPI dashboards and management presentations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance and Sales.
• For Automotive projects, coordinate APQP, PPAP, ECN/ECR and product validation.
• Drive milestones, customer deliverables, and launch readiness to meet customer specs.
• Support customer audits, reviews, and management meetings.
• Mentor junior team members and promote knowledge sharing.
• Build strong customer relationships through effective communication and issue resolution.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Multi-project management

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

PMP certification

APQP/PPAP training

IATF 16949 training

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

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Serve as the primary liaison between internal cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure clear, timely, and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive project plans, including project schedules, milestones, resource allocation, and deliverables.

Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from project kick-off through mass production, ensuring project milestones are achieved on schedule.

Maintain accurate project documentation, including meeting minutes, action registers, project status reports, and customer communications.

Identify project risks and drive cross-functional teams to implement effective mitigation and contingency plans.

Coordinate resources and monitor project execution to ensure customer requirements, timelines, cost, and quality objectives are achieved.

Oversee delivery planning and ensure On-Time Delivery (OTD) commitments are met within approved cost parameters.

Coordinate product costing activities, including material, labor, manufacturing overhead, and cost analysis to support business profitability.

Prepare project status reports, KPI dashboards, cost analysis, and management presentations.

Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, and other stakeholders to resolve project issues and ensure successful project execution.

For Automotive projects, coordinate APQP, PPAP, Engineering Change Management (ECN/ECR), product validation, and production readiness activities to ensure compliance with customer and IATF 16949 requirements.

Drive project milestones, customer deliverables, and launch readiness while ensuring compliance with customer-specific requirements and applicable automotive quality standards.

Support customer audits, project reviews, and management reviews as required.

Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

Embrace a continuous improvement mindset and proactively identify opportunities to improve project management processes and operational efficiency.

Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing and capability development.

Build and maintain strong customer relationships through effective communication, issue resolution, and stakeholder management.

Perform any other duties as assigned by the manager.

Requirement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Industrial, Manufacturing) or equivalent.

PMP certification is an advantage.

APQP, PPAP, IATF 16949 or Automotive Core Tools training is preferred.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Management, Program Management, NPI, or Product Development within an EMS or electronics manufacturing environment.

Minimum 2-3 years of experience supporting Automotive customers or Automotive electronic products is preferred.

Experience managing New Product Introduction (NPI) from RFQ through mass production.

Experience working with global customers and cross-functional teams.

Experience in customer-facing project management is preferred.

Technical Knowledge

Strong understanding of Project Management methodologies.

Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, and Automotive Core Tools.

Familiarity with IATF 16949 quality management system.

Understanding of PCB Assembly (PCBA), Box Build, and EMS manufacturing processes.

Knowledge of BOM management, Engineering Change Management (ECN/ECR), and manufacturing costing.

Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems is preferred.

Skills

Excellent project planning and organizational skills.

Strong leadership and stakeholder management.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Strong commercial awareness and customer management skills.

High sense of ownership and accountability.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Office applications.

Personal Attributes

Self-motivated with strong ownership.

Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Detail-oriented with strong execution capability.

Willingness to travel when required.

Candidates proficient in Mandarin (speaking, reading, and writing) are highly preferred, as the role involves communication with teams in China.