IT Project Manager-Infrastructure

About the role

Lead projects from initiation through implementation, post-production support and closure. Develop project charters, objectives, scope, Statements of Work (SOW), project plans and delivery schedules. Establish project steering committees and working committees and manage stakeholder engagement. Support business case development, technical solution planning and commercial activities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, risks, issues, dependencies and changes
• Work closely with business users, system analysts, vendors and project teams to gather and validate business, functional and non-functional requirements
• Manage vendor and subcontractor relationships and monitor delivery against agreed SOWs and contracts
• Oversee project deliverables across design, development, system integration, testing and deployment
• Ensure key project and SDLC deliverables, including BRD, FSD, SIT, UAT and closure documentation, are completed and signed off
• Monitor project financials, including budgeting, forecasting and project expenditure
• Conduct project kick-off meetings and regular project governance meetings
• Prepare weekly performance reports and monthly project status updates for key stakeholders
• Manage projects across different teams and locations, including regional environments
• Plan and coordinate post-production support and facilitate project closure

About you

• Recognized Degree in Information Technology, Business, Management or a related field
• Minimum 7 years of IT Project Management experience
• At least 2 years of experience in the banking / financial services industry
• At least 3 years of experience managing large regional projects exceeding RM10 million
• At least 3 years of infrastructure support or service experience
• At least 5 years of experience managing more than 20 stakeholders across multiple projects concurrently
• Minimum 5 years of experience with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and related processes
• Strong experience in project planning, delivery, risk and issue management, budget control and stakeholder management
• Strong vendor and subcontractor management experience
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and negotiation skills