STF Resources Sdn Bhd
IT Technical Project Manager
Leads end-to-end delivery of complex enterprise IT projects in Kuala Lumpur: planning, budgeting, procurement, vendor management, system testing, cutover and handover to operations, applying Agile, Waterfall or hybrid approaches. Requires 7+ years in IT with 4+ managing complex projects; PMP/PRINCE2 preferred.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Kuala Lumpur
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Minimum 7 years progressive IT experience, including at least 4 years managing complex IT projects, technical workstreams or enterprise solution implementations
- Experience delivering projects involving enterprise applications, infrastructure or cloud platforms, systems integration, cybersecurity, data migration or other technically complex components
- Experience managing third-party implementation partners, technical deliverables, procurement and contractual obligations, production cutover and transition to operational support
- Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and governance forums requiring structured project controls, risk management and executive reporting
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related discipline
Nice to have
- Professional project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent
- Agile/Scrum certification is an added advantage
- ITIL Foundation certification
- Relevant cloud, cybersecurity or architecture certifications
Full description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the planning, execution, monitoring and control of project activities, resource allocation and quality assurance throughout the project management life cycle, in accordance with the organisation’s policies, procedures and project management practices.
- Ensure projects are effectively governed, tracked and delivered within agreed scope, timelines, budgets and quality standards, and that outcomes meet business and stakeholder expectations.
- Develop the project approach and supporting business case, taking into account project dependencies, integration requirements, scope, schedule, resources and budget; communicate project direction, progress and approved changes to IT management and business stakeholders.
- Partner with business users and key stakeholders to identify opportunities and prioritise project activities or initiatives based on business needs, resource availability, return on investment, productivity and compliance considerations.
- Identify, assess and manage project risks, issues, dependencies and constraints; provide timely recommendations, escalate material concerns and review expected deliverables against actual outcomes to capture lessons learnt.
- Review and analyse business and technical requirements to ensure completeness, feasibility and alignment with short- and long-term business and technology needs; review solution architecture to ensure solutions are integrated, resilient, flexible, cost-effective and aligned with the organisation’s IT direction and standards.
- Plan and oversee system testing activities, including definition of test scope, preparation and application of appropriate test scripts, establishment of acceptance criteria and monitoring of test results.
- Manage project procurement activities from tender issuance and evaluation through award, contract negotiation, contract signing and ongoing contract tracking.
- Monitor project expenditure, forecast future costs, reconcile cost variances and obtain the necessary approvals for material deviations from the approved budget.
- Manage the performance of service providers and vendors in delivering IT projects and solutions, including compliance with contractual obligations, organisational standards, procedures and agreed service requirements.
- Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to prepare, maintain and file complete project and system documentation, including solution design documentation, operational manuals and project records.
- Establish service-level expectations and transition requirements to support an orderly handover of implemented solutions to IT operations, support and maintenance teams.
- Maintain awareness of relevant emerging technologies and professional practices, and cultivate relationships with external experts and industry peers to support continuous improvement of IT infrastructure, solutions, services and processes.