Technical Project Manager

Pearl Consulting Group; Batu Pahat; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearl Consulting Group is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead cybersecurity and technology engagements remotely. You will own end-to-end governance, coordinate between IAM/IGA, Network Security, Incident Response, and other areas, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery for regulated clients.

You will manage stakeholder expectations, create detailed plans, RAID logs, and status reports, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across manufacturing, financial services, retail,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of project management experience in consulting, cybersecurity, or professional services.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience acceptable.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Familiarity with project governance frameworks and RAID logs.
• PMP/CAPM a plus; Scrum/Lean Six Sigma valued.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements for cybersecurity and technology engagements.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, RAID logs, and governance frameworks.
• Lead project team meetings, client check-ins, and executive status briefings across industries.
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks; escalate to program leadership as needed.
• Manage day-to-day client relationships and serve as the primary operational contact.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams integrating technical cybersecurity delivery, OCM, and program management.
• Report on project health, financials, and milestones to leadership and client stakeholders.
• Flex into adjacent responsibilities as needed — agility is expected.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Startup mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Wrike

ServiceNow

Job description

Technical Project Manager

Location: Remote

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Manager leads the planning, execution, and delivery of cybersecurity and technology consulting engagements. This role owns end-to-end project governance, stakeholder management, and team coordination across service areas such as IAM/IGA, Network Security, Incident Response, Threat & Vulnerability Management, Organizational Change Management, and GRCP. Clients span regulated, high-stakes industries — our PMs bring both structured rigor and startup-level adaptability to every engagement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements for cybersecurity and technology engagements
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, RAID logs, and governance frameworks
• Lead project team meetings, client check-ins, and executive status briefings across industries including Manufacturing, Financial Services, Retail, Healthcare, and Government
• Proactively identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues; elevate appropriately to program leadership
• Manage day-to-day client relationships and serve as the primary operational point of contact
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams integrating technical cybersecurity delivery, OCM, and program management
• Report on project health, financials, and milestone progress to leadership and client stakeholders
• Flex into adjacent responsibilities as needed — agility is expected

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree preferred — equivalent professional experience in project management is welcome
• 3–5 years of project management experience in consulting, cybersecurity, or professional services
• Proficiency in MS Project, Smartsheet, Wrike, ServiceNow, or equivalent project management tools
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills
• Ability to manage concurrent projects across technical and non-technical workstreams
• PMP or CAPM certification is a great to have; Scrum Master or Lean Six Sigma also valued
• Startup mindset — comfortable building process where none exists and pivoting quickly when priorities shift