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NTT America, Inc. Project Manager (IT) in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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We are sourcing a Project Manager with experience in managing infrastructure setup and data implementation projects for a project commencing in April 2026. 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.
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