Project Manager

Job Summary

The project manager’s job scope encompasses planning, organising, and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards. This involves defining the project scope, managing resources, leading the project team, monitoring progress, and mitigating risks. Project managers also act as the central point of communication between the stakeholders and the project team.

Job Responsibilities

The project manager is responsible for orchestrating all aspects of a project from start to finish, ensuring its success by effectively managing resources, risk, and communication. Ensuring the project aligns with the overall organisational goals and objectives.

1. Planning and Initiation:

• Define project scope: Clearly outline the project’s objectives, deliverables, and boundaries
• Develop project plans: Create detailed plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation
• Establish project budget: Determine and manage the financial resources required for the project
• Identify and assess risks: Anticipate potential problems and develop strategies to mitigate them
• Assemble project team: Select and organise the team members with the necessary skills and expertise

2. Execution and Monitoring:

• Lead and motivate the project team: Provide guidance, support, and direction to ensure team performance
• Manage project resources: Allocate and utilise resources effectively, including personnel, materials, and budget.
• Track project progress: Monitor project activities against the established plan and identify any deviations
• Manage changes and issues: Address any changes to the project scope, schedule, or budget, and resolve any issues that arise.
• Ensure quality: Implement quality control measures to ensure the project meets the required standards.

3. Communication and Stakeholder Management:

• Communicate project status: Keep stakeholders informed of project progress, including updates on timelines, budget, and risks.
• Facilitate communication: Ensure clear and effective communication between all project stakeholders
• Manage stakeholder expectations: Address concerns and expectations of stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

4. Closure and Evaluation:

• Ensure project completion: Verify that all project deliverables are completed and accepted by stakeholders
• Conduct post-project review: Evaluate the project’s performance, identify lessons learned, and make recommendations for future projects
• Document project findings: Compile all project documentation, including plans, reports, and lessons learned

People Requirements

1. Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in mechatronics, mechanical, electrical, or related engineering field, or equivalent experience.

2. At least 8 to 10 years of proven experience as an effective project manager with a successful track record in all aspects of a project from start to finish, leading and executing projects with multi-disciplinary teams.

· Certification as a project management professional (PMP) and experience in handling contract manufacturing projects are highly preferred but not a prerequisite.

· Experience in managing the development of the first article/prototype and development of automation projects towards the standard solution is highly preferred.

3. Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills

4. Ability to communicate and influence at all levels of the hierarchy through presentations, verbally, and via written reports

5. Business travel may be required if assigned to manage projects overseas.