JOB SUMMARY
We are seekingskilled professionals to join EPF Malaysia as IT Project Managers. The roles involve planning and managing projects using Waterfall and Agile methodologies. Responsibilities include ensuringprojects meet requirements, objectives, costs, timelines, and benefits. Effective collaboration and communication with stakeholders are essential throughout the project lifecycle.
IT Project Manager:
- Plan and manage digital and non-digital projects in line with corporate strategy and goals, using either Waterfall or Agile Methodology.
- Manage and supervise the implementation of application projects (waterfall and agile projectmanagement practices) tomeet user requirements, objectives, cost, timeline, and expected benefits.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Project Management
- Manage projects to meet scope, objectives, timelines, and costs.
- Oversee interdependent workstreams and ensure transparent, timely reporting.
- Manage project CAPEX until handover, assist in business case preparation, and participate in RFP and contract management.
2) Stakeholder Communication
- Collaborate with stakeholders on project status, changes, and risks.
- Understand business needs, suggest ideas, and maintain continuous communication with teams and vendors.
- Conduct meetings with stakeholders and senior management, preparing approval papers for initiatives.
3) Project Standards
- Use standard project management methods and tools.
- Supervise ITIL Change Management processes and ensure proper documentation.
- Ensure projects meet internal standards and specifications; conduct Post Implementation Reviews.
4) Team and Supplier Management
- Manage supplier delivery and quality.
- Lead project teams to minimize defects during SIT/UAT/Production.
5) Team Management
- Organize and facilitate key project meetings and communication sessions, proactively identifying and removing impediments to maintain progress and team productivity.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement by monitoring team performance, providing coaching and feedback, and implementing lessons learned.
- Collaborate closely with project team members and stakeholders and ensure project outcomes meet business objectives.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Malaysian citizen.
- Pass Malay Language including oral test at Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)level.
- Possess a Bachelor's Degree with honours in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, which is recognized by the government.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience managing and delivering software projects using Waterfall and Agile frameworks, with proven expertise in project governance, monitoring, and project performance tracking.
- Completion of at least 5 end-to-end project lifecycles (from inception to operations).
- Recent exposure (within the last 5 years) to digital channels, operations, ERP, core, investment, or fund systems/solutions, including experience in digital paymentprocessing solutions.
- Project Management and Scrum Master certifications are highly preferred.
- Previous experience in the financial services industry.
Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and comprehensive knowledge of both Waterfall and Agile project management principles and practices.
- Hands-on experience applying Waterfall and Agile methodologies, including frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban; proficient in Agile tools like JIRA, with a proven abilityto plan and coordinate sprints that align with business requirements while fostering Agile values and team collaboration.
- Familiarity with requirement gathering through user stories, prioritizing, facilitating workshops, and documentation.
- Skilled in business partnering, ability to learn new business domains, requirements elicitation and management, business process analysis and design, and usability.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation, and coaching skills.
- Proven leadership experience in motivating, guiding, and mentoring cross-functional teams while fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to work independently and drive projects forward.
- Skilled in managing and resolving conflicts effectively to maintain team alignment and momentum.
- Highly organized with strong multitasking abilities; performs well under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
- Demonstrates integrity, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for leveraging technology to deliver business value.
- Diligent, adaptable, and team-oriented with a continuous learning mindset.
JOB STATUS
Permanent
All applications are strictly CONFIDENTIAL and only shortlisted candidates will be called in for interview. Applications are deemed UNSUCCESSFUL if there is no feedbackfrom the EPF 2 MONTHS after the closing date of advertisement.
