Technical Project Manager (Industrial & Science) - Batu Kawan, Penang

Turner & Townsend; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend Batu Kawan, Penang, is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead security-focused projects across real estate, infrastructure and facilities. You will coordinate physical security design, integration and handover, align with IT and operations, and drive governance and risk management.

The role requires 7+ years in technical project management, deep knowledge of CCTV, access control and alarm systems, plus stakeholder management and clear executive reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of project management experience in technical/infrastructure/security projects.
• Experience managing large-scale facility expansion or site-readiness projects is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Physical Security systems such as CCTV, access control, alarm systems, security monitoring, and related infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating multiple vendors, contractors, system integrators, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate physical security activities across projects, ensuring alignment with business, facilities, IT, and external stakeholders.
• Manage security-related design, implementation, testing, and operational handover for systems such as access control, CCTV, alarms, and other security technologies.
• Review project plans, technical specifications, and system designs to ensure compliance with security requirements and operational needs.
• Coordinate vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure timely delivery and successful project execution.
• Act as the primary security representative in project meetings, providing guidance, updates, and support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project progress, risks, issues, and changes, ensuring effective mitigation and stakeholder communication.
• Prepare project reports, maintain documentation, and ensure proper governance, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Support facility readiness and transition activities to ensure smooth deployment and ongoing security operations.

Skills

Project management

Physical security

CCTV

Access control

Security systems

Vendor coordination

Stakeholder management

Security project leadership

Tools

Security monitoring

Alarm systems

IT/security integration

Job description

Technical Project Manager (Industrial & Science) - Batu Kawan, Penang

• Contract

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• Lead and coordinate physical security activities across projects, ensuring alignment with business, facilities, IT, and external stakeholders.
• Manage security-related design, implementation, testing, and operational handover for systems such as access control, CCTV, alarms, and other security technologies.
• Review project plans, technical specifications, and system designs to ensure compliance with security requirements and operational needs.
• Coordinate vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure timely delivery and successful project execution.
• Act as the primary security representative in project meetings, providing guidance, updates, and support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project progress, risks, issues, and changes, ensuring effective mitigation and stakeholder communication.
• Prepare project reports, maintain documentation, and ensure proper governance, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Support facility readiness and transition activities to ensure smooth deployment and ongoing security operations.

• Minimum 7 years of project management experience, preferably in technical, infrastructure, facilities, construction, or security system projects.
• Experience managing large-scale facility expansion, construction, or site-readiness projects is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Physical Security systems such as CCTV, access control, alarm systems, security monitoring, and related infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating multiple vendors, contractors, system integrators, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, escalation, documentation, and executive reporting skills.
• Ability to manage schedules, dependencies, risks, issues, changes, and project handover requirements.

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