Are you ready to get ahead in your career
- We want to empower you to turn your ambitions into achievements.
- We thrive in inclusiveness, diversity and embrace close collaborations for you to create impact for yourself and others.
- Together, we aim to bring the best of technology to help people, businesses and the nation to be ahead in a changing world.
- To realise our vision to become Malaysia's leading converged solutions company, we are looking for a new talent to innovate and grow with us in a culture that values commitment, performance and possibilities.
Why does this job exist and why is it critical
Maxis Mobile is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Programme Manager to lead and oversee the successful delivery of complex, cross-functional programmes. This role is crucial for driving key initiatives that align with our business objectives and enhance our market position.
What are you accountable for
- Define, plan, and execute multiple concurrent programmes from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with Maxis Mobile's strategic goals and business needs.
- Develop comprehensive programme plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, resource requirements, and budget allocations.
- Lead and motivate diverse project teams, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure successful project execution and team development.
- Establish and maintain strong communication channels with all stakeholders, including senior management, department heads, project managers, and external partners.
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate programme risks and issues, developing effective contingency plans to ensure programme continuity.
- Monitor and track programme progress, performance, and budget utilization, providing regular reports and updates to stakeholders.
- Implement and champion best practices in programme management methodologies, processes, and tools within Maxis Mobile.
- Ensure programme deliverables meet quality standards and are delivered on time and within budget.
- Facilitate decision-making and conflict resolution within programme teams and with stakeholders.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of Maxis Mobile's programme management framework and capabilities.
What do you require for the role
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in programme management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale, complex programmes, preferably within the telecommunications or technology sector.
- Strong understanding of programme management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and experience applying them in a practical setting.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or Programme Management Professional (PgMP) certification is highly desirable.
- Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work effectively under pressure, and adapt to changing environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana).
- Experience in stakeholder management and change management.
- Ability to inspire and motivate teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
What's next
- Once you've applied online, our team will carefully review your application. Due to a high volume of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a fair and timely review process.
- Should you be shortlisted for the role, we will send you an invitation via email for a digital interview. You can also check on your application status by logging into your candidate account.
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