Assistant Project Manager

Role Overview

We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our growing team in Kuala Lumpur. The role suits someone with strong coordination, communication and project management skills who enjoys working across different business functions and international client portfolios. You will work closely with our clients from China and supervise local teams in the day-to-day management and execution of client projects. You will start in one functional department and rotate between departments and client portfolios every few months, gaining broad exposure across the business.

Work Arrangement

This role will be based in Kuala Lumpur (KL). Full relocation support provided including housing.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Project Manager in managing day-to-day client projects and operations

Supervise and coordinate local teams so projects are delivered to requirements and on schedule

Coordinate between China-based clients and Malaysia-based teams

Monitor project progress, deliverables, timelines and team performance

Identify operational issues and work with the relevant teams to resolve them

Prepare project updates, reports and performance summaries

Support client communication, meetings and follow-ups

Work across different departments, including Marketing, Operations and Customer Service

Rotate between departments and client portfolios to build broader project management and operational experience

Requirements

Mandarin-speaking ability is must have, as the role involves regular communication with Mandarin-speaking clients in China.

Experience in project management, operations, team coordination, client management or a similar role

Strong communication and organisational skills

Able to supervise and coordinate teams effectively

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment

Proactive, responsible and able to work independently

Willing and able to relocate to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Added Advantage

Experience working with Chinese clients or China-based companies

What We Offer

Full relocation support provided including housing.

Exposure to regional and global business operations

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to send their CV

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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Thank you for your interest.

About Us

1M R&D is a technology research and development company focused on exploring, developing and applying technologies across Web2, Web3 and artificial intelligence. We bridge established digital infrastructure with emerging technologies to create innovative products, intelligent systems and practical business solutions.

Our work spans software engineering, digital platforms, system integration, AI-powered applications, intelligent automation, blockchain technologies and decentralised systems. Through continuous research, technical experimentation and applied development, we identify promising technologies, evaluate their real-world potential and transform viable ideas into scalable solutions.

By combining technical research with practical implementation, 1M R&D aims to turn technological advancements into meaningful applications, unlock new business opportunities and shape the next generation of digital experiences.