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Technical Project Manager

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Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Technical Project Manager to lead their Copper Solutions Business Unit.

This role offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic, cross-functional team on new product development projects from initiation to production. The successful candidate will be comfortable leading worldwide teams, working directly with customers, mentoring team members, solving problems, and making accountable project-level decisions. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in technical business environments and is driven by achieving business objectives that elevate both the company and its customers.

  • Lead multiple New Product Development projects
  • Manage Project Change Control and Decision Documentation
  • Proactively identify and execute risk reduction activities

What you'll do:

As a Technical Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our client's Copper Solutions Business Unit. You will be responsible for leading multiple new product development projects, managing change control, developing project schedules, identifying risks, and communicating effectively with both management and customers. Your ability to lead cross-functional teams, collaborate closely with customers, and make informed project-level decisions will be key to your success in this role.

  • Lead multiple New Product Development projects for customer specific and general market projects
  • Develop internal & external Project Charters that clearly articulate project strategy, scope, financials, and schedule
  • Manage Project Change Control and Decision Documentation
  • Own and develop Macro Project Schedules and understand and hold accountable Functional Team Members supporting Micro Schedules
  • Proactively identify, document, and execute risk reduction activities to minimize Project Risks associated with Cost, Quality, and/or Timing
  • Own Project Reporting communication to both Management and Customers

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Technical Project Manager role brings a wealth of experience in engineering or manufacturing fields. You have proven experience managing product development projects and are capable of leading multinational teams within a matrixed organisation. Your strong interpersonal skills enable you to communicate effectively at all levels, including C-Suites and cross-functional teams. You are self-motivated, flexible to work across different time zones, willing to travel up to 25% of the time, and thrive in a remote collaboration environment.

  • Proven working experience in the field of Engineering or Manufacturing
  • Experience in managing projects in product development
  • Ability to lead multi-national teams in a matrixed organization
  • Fluent English communication skills
  • Flexibility to work across time zones and travel up to 25%
  • Self-motivated and adept in a remote collaboration environment

What sets this company apart:

Our client is part of a global network of companies that value entrepreneurship. They encourage their employees to challenge the status quo and find innovative ways to create value. Their compensation philosophy reflects this entrepreneurial spirit by rewarding individual contributions. As a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, they are driving innovation in electronics and supporting a wide range of industries. Their experienced team, groundbreaking products, and leading-edge technologies enable them to deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

What's next:

Ready to take your career to the next level with this exciting Technical Project Manager role? Don't hesitate!

Apply today by clicking on the link or email me at TengHong.Khoo@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this new opportunity.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Engineering & Manufacturing

Focus: Manufacturing

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: MYR104,000 - MYR156,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Penang

Job Reference: CE1X9M-EB6C6D91

Date posted: 18 June 2025

Consultant: TengHong Khoo