Staff Projects Manager

Emerson; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Project Coordinator to support APAC project execution, keeping schedules, trackers, and stakeholders aligned in a fast-paced environment.

You will own coordination tasks from project setup to status updates, help resolve bottlenecks, draft and review SOWs, and ensure clear responsibilities and timelines across regional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• 0–5 years of project coordination or related experience.
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across cross-functional teams.
• Mandarin and English proficiency required; Japanese or Korean language ability is optional.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project execution activities across APAC to ensure smooth delivery.
• Own project coordination and system-related activities including setup and tracking.
• Support APAC hardware shipment coordination with stakeholders.
• Manage lower-complexity projects with timeline tracking and follow-up.
• Assist internal project management with status tracking, meetings, and documentation.
• Maintain project schedules, action logs, trackers, and risk visibility.
• Coordinate communication among internal teams and stakeholders to support timely execution.
• Draft, review, and coordinate Statements of Work (SOW) with clear scope and timelines.
• Identify bottlenecks and coordinate timely resolutions; support operations and admin activities.
• Demonstrate ownership and multi-priority management in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Mandarin and English proficiency

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant field

Tools

Productivity/Collaboration tools

Job description

Job Description

• Coordinate project execution activities to support smooth delivery of assigned projects and operational workstreams across APAC.
• Take ownership of project coordination and system-related activities, including project setup, tracking, updates, and related administrative support.
• Support projects involving APAC-specific hardware shipment requirements by coordinating and execution follow-through with relevant stakeholders.
• Manage selected lower-complexity projects and coordination activities, including timeline tracking, deliverables monitoring, and stakeholder follow-up.
• Support internal project management activities with guidance, including status tracking, action follow-up, meeting coordination, and documentation.
• Maintain project schedules, action logs, trackers, and related records to ensure visibility of progress, risks, and next steps.
• Coordinate communication among internal teams, and other stakeholders to support timely execution and issue resolution.
• Support the drafting, review, and coordination of Statements of Work (SOW) for project engagements, ensuring scope, deliverables, timelines, assumptions, and stakeholder responsibilities are clearly aligned.
• Help identify execution bottlenecks, process gaps, and coordination issues, and elevate concerns appropriately to support timely resolution.
• Support operational and administrative activities required to keep regional project delivery and business operations running effectively.
• Demonstrate strong ownership, organization, and follow-through while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Coordinate project execution activities to support smooth delivery of assigned projects and operational workstreams across APAC.
• Take ownership of project coordination and system-related activities, including project setup, tracking, updates, and related administrative support.
• Support projects involving APAC-specific hardware shipment requirements by coordinating and execution follow-through with relevant stakeholders.
• Manage selected lower-complexity projects and coordination activities, including timeline tracking, deliverables monitoring, and stakeholder follow-up.
• Support internal project management activities with guidance, including status tracking, action follow-up, meeting coordination, and documentation.
• Maintain project schedules, action logs, trackers, and related records to ensure visibility of progress, risks, and next steps.
• Coordinate communication among internal teams, and other stakeholders to support timely execution and issue resolution.
• Support the drafting, review, and coordination of Statements of Work (SOW) for project engagements, ensuring scope, deliverables, timelines, assumptions, and stakeholder responsibilities are clearly aligned.
• Help identify execution bottlenecks, process gaps, and coordination issues, and elevate concerns appropriately to support timely resolution.Support operational and administrative activities required to keep regional project delivery and business operations running effectively.
• Demonstrate strong ownership, organization, and follow-through while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Who You Are:

You will be accountable for supporting project execution with strong organization, clear communication, and consistent follow-through. You will use your coordination and business support knowledge to identify risks, manage priorities, and help keep teams aligned on actions, timelines, and deliverables. You will be motivated to bring structure to fast-moving environments, reduce operational friction, and contribute to scalable and consistent project execution across the region.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Project Management, or a related field.
• 0–5 years of relevant experience in project coordination, project administration, operations support, or a related role.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional and regional teams.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation, trackers, and status reporting with strong attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of project coordination practices, including scheduling, action tracking, risk identification, and follow-up.
• Proficiency in common productivity and collaboration tools used for tracking, reporting, and communication.
• Problem-solve effectively by identifying issues, organizing information, and supporting practical solutions.
• Proficiency in both Mandarin and English is required; Japanese or Korean language ability is optional and considered an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Exposure to project coordination in engineering, technical services, consulting, or operations-driven environments.
• Experience supporting project financial or system activities, such as time tracking, project setup, or related administrative tools.
• Working knowledge of project management concepts, tools, and reporting practices.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, or coordinating Statements of Work (SOW) in a project management environment, including scope definition, deliverables, timelines, and stakeholder alignment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior project managers, technical teams, and regional stakeholders.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.