Team Manager, Software Engineering

We are looking for a proactive and people-focused Team Manager to lead our Software Engineering Team in Kuala Lumpur. This team builds intuitive, domain-specific solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, especially in areas without standard ERP, CRM, or PLM systems. As the operational counterpart to the Technical Lead, you will manage delivery, team engagement, and stakeholder relationships across Europe and the US - while also driving documentation and governance practices for the department

Responsibilities

Manage and grow a team of Software Engineers for MS Power Platform

Act as Scrum Master: manage sprints, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming

Own stakeholder communication across time zones, ensuring alignment and satisfaction

Establish and moderate Product Owner Community to clearly understand business requirements

Drive the product roadmap and project portfolio in collaboration with internal customers

Oversees project management to guarantee top-quality outcomes, implementing Azure DevOps and adhering to Agile methodologies.

Partner with the Technical Lead to define and document solution architecture, development standards, and technical guidelines

Establish and maintain clear documentation for team processes, governance models, and delivery frameworks

Foster a motivated, high-performing, and collaborative team culture

Support bridging short-term resource constraints by contributing hands-on to delivery or coordination tasks when capacity allows

Qualifications

5+ years in software/IT Project Management, with 2+ years in leadership role

Strong understanding of Microsoft Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate, Power BI)

Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies (Scrum Master certification is a plus)

Proficiency in Azure DevOps and familiarity with low-code/no-code development

Willingness to obtain Microsoft PL-200 certification within 3 months of joining

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across cultures and time zones

Preferred Skills

Exposure to React or modern web development frameworks

Experience integrating low-code with traditional software development

Strong presentation skills; ability to clearly communicate complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences

Methods and Experience in analyzing business needs and translating into technical requirements

Background in building custom business applications in complex domains