The selected candidate will be responsible for directing the end-to-end Infrastructure setup and Data Implementation initiative for a leading regional financial institution, driving cross-team alignment, governance, and successful delivery within defined timelines

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Execution:

• Develop project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.

• Allocate resources effectively and manage project risks.

• Monitor progress, identify bottlenecks, and adjust plans as needed

Team Management:

• Build and lead cross-functional project teams.

• Assign tasks, provide guidance, and foster collaboration.

• Ensure team members meet project goals.

Budgeting and Financial Management:

• Create and manage project budgets.

• Track expenses, approve spending, and optimize resource allocation.

Supplier and Vendor Coordination:

• Source and manage external suppliers or vendors.

• Negotiate contracts and ensure timely delivery of services or products.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Regularly update clients, executives, and other stakeholders on project status.

• Address concerns, manage expectations, and maintain positive relationships.

Quality Control and Governance:

• Adhere to project management governance guidelines.

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and standards.

• Implement best practices and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Able to independently manage assigned projects with minimal supervision, including planning, execution, stakeholder coordination, and issue resolution across key project activities.

• Capable of managing both Infrastructure and Data workstreams concurrently.

• Proven experience in managing multiple vendors and cross-functional teams.

• Demonstrates strong leadership and decision-making capability.

• Proactively communicates project status, key issues, and risks in a timely manner, with appropriate tracking and mitigation actions in alignment with the reporting manager.

• Maintains professional availability during working hours to support project activities and meetings, and communicates planned absences in advance to avoid impact on project delivery.

• Provides timely and accurate project updates through agreed reporting channels, ensuring adequate visibility for management decision-making.

• Possesses strong communication skills and is able to speak, understand, and write in English, Malay, and Chinese.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.

• Certifications (nice to have): PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2, or equivalent.

• Experience: 5+ years in project management, IT Project experience essential.

• Proven experience in managing project deployment and go-live processes.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Familiarity with project methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) and governance principles.

• Willing to work at client sites.

• Possesses own transport.