TA-3994 Project Manager

Appnovation Technologies; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Plan

EPF

ME Days

Employee Assistance Programme

Fertility and Menopause Leave

Job summary

Appnovation Technologies in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead multiple complex client projects from discovery through execution. You will collaborate with strategists, developers, architects, product managers, designers and client representatives to define direction, scope and requirements, while tracking progress and outcomes.

The role emphasizes strong budgeting, scheduling, risk assessment and stakeholder communication, with a focus on delivering profitable

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in technical environments.
• Ability to estimate costs, create project plans, and manage teams.
• Experience leading large client-facing project teams and budgets.
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies including scrum leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple complex projects concurrently.
• Define direction with strategists, developers, and product managers.
• Create detailed project plans, schedules, and status reports.
• Estimate costs, develop resource plans, and monitor budgets.
• Grow client relationships and identify add-on opportunities.
• Provide leadership to the project team and delivery members.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing leadership

Budget and cost control

Agile and Waterfall

Education

PM certifications (PMP/related)

Job description

Appnovation is a global, full-service digital partner that combines Strategy, Experience & Design, Engineering and Managed Services. We build digital solutions that deliver real impact today and serve as foundations for future growth. Bold ambition. Practical action. Endless possibilities.

YOU WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO

• Lead and manage multiple complex projects concurrently
• Work closely with strategists, developers, technical architects, product managers, designers, and the client's representatives to define the direction, approach and requirements to project manage the discovery, design and execution
• Determine project schedules, create detailed project plans and scope statements, and write status reports for each stage of the project
• Estimate and track project costs, develop resource plans, and work to assess potential issues and risks
• Manage project budgets and maintain costs to remain within or under budget
• Analyse profitability, revenue, margins, and utilisation across projects
• Develop statements of work, project charters and other relevant project documentation
• Provide leadership and guidance to all members of the project team and to other Delivery team members
• Grow long-term relationships with clients and capitalise on add-on sales opportunities across projects while seeking out new opportunities with existing clients
• Identify and provide recommendations for process improvement in the delivery ofprojects
• Participate in the pre-sales process (opportunity management, oversee and run pre-sales teams to create responses to RFPs, estimates, etc.)

MUST HAVES

• 5+ years of Project Management experience, preferably in a technical environment and a heavy focus on managing large client-facing project teams and budgets
• Ability to work with SMEs to estimate project costs, build detailed project plans / gantt charts, and effectively manage teams of professionals to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of using Agile and Waterfall methodologies, specifically including scrum leadership
• Be fundamentally driven by ensuring good process and be able to adapt different approaches and methodologies
• Understanding of client business requirements, firm understanding of requirements traceability/signoff and scope management, and the ability to present in a form which is comprehensible to business users and technical professionals
• Strong management and leadership skills with ownership / accountability of project team success
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent Cantonese and English written and verbal communication skills with the proven ability to effectively communicate across different levels of the organisation

NICE TO HAVES

• Business analysis and requirements management experience AND/OR in-depth hands-on technical experience
• Project Management and/or Scrum Master certifications
• Intermediate proficiency in Mandarin

WHO YOU ARE:

• First and foremost, you are passionate and recognized for your depth and proficiency of your project management skills
• You enjoy learning about new technology and collaborating closely with various other disciplines
• You are incredible with clients at setting expectations and you strive to help find the best possible solutions for their business problems
• Comfortable working in a team setting and with clients, discussing technical and business requirements
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, and are able to communicate project details, statuses and financials
• Able and keen to work in a very fast paced, growth environment

WHAT DOES APPNOVATION HAVE TO OFFER?

Appnovation's development teams are collaborative, friendly and open, and with varied work. We encourage development both professionally and personally! Aside from work, we offer a people and culture-orientated, fun and dynamic environment.

Here are a few more reasons why you should apply:

• Private Medical Plan
• EPF
• ME Days
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Fertility and Menopause Leave

Thank you for your interest in a career with Appnovation Technologies! Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Appnovation, we recognize that diverse teams are the strongest teams. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is not only something that we embrace - we celebrate it! We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds, lived experiences and industries to apply. Come join us at Appnovation, and learn more about how we stay true to our company values as we build better lives through better digital. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.