Sr Project Management Specialist

IOTRONIX TECHNOLOGIES SDN. BHD.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

IoTronix Technologies Sdn Bhd in Bayan Lepas, Penang, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex EMS and automotive-focused NPI programs from RFQ to mass production. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage APQP/PPAP activities, and ensure milestones, cost, and quality targets are met.

The role requires 5+ years in project/program management within EMS/electronics, with automotive customer exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• PMP certification is an advantage.
• APQP, PPAP, IATF 16949 or Automotive Core Tools training is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in project/program management in EMS/electronics manufacturing.
• Automotive customer experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders across the project lifecycle.
• Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive project plans with schedules, milestones, and resources.
• Lead NPI projects from kick-off to mass production and ensure milestones are met on schedule.
• Maintain accurate project docs including meeting minutes and status reports.
• Identify risks and drive cross-functional mitigation plans.
• Coordinate resources to meet customer requirements, timelines, cost, and quality objectives.
• Oversee delivery planning and ensure On-Time Delivery within cost parameters.
• Coordinate costing activities for materials, labor, overhead to support profitability.
• Prepare status reports, KPI dashboards, cost analyses, and management presentations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, SCM, Finance, and Sales to resolve issues.
• For Automotive projects, coordinate APQP, PPAP, ECN/ECR, validation, and readiness per IATF16949.

Skills

Project management

NPI

APQP

PPAP

IATF 16949

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Cost analysis

PCB Assembly

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

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.

IoTronix Technologies Sdn Bhd is a fast-growing greenfield company, offering an exciting opportunity for dynamic professionals. We specialize in manufacturing printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) tailored for the Internet of Things (IoT) market. We cater to a wide range of industries such as communication industry, automotive industry, medical industry, delivering high-quality, scalable, and cost-effective PCBAs that enable IoT products to function reliably and efficiently. We are expanding our footprint with a smart manufacturing facility in Bayan Lepas, Penang.

IoTronix Technologies Sdn Bhd is a fast-growing greenfield company, offering an exciting opportunity for dynamic professionals. We specialize in manufacturing printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) tailored for the Internet of Things (IoT) market. We cater to a wide range of industries such as communication industry, automotive industry, medical industry, delivering high-quality, scalable, and cost-effective PCBAs that enable IoT products to function reliably and efficiently. We are expanding our footprint with a smart manufacturing facility in Bayan Lepas, Penang.