Manager - IT (Project Management Office - Digital)

Job Description

POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY

Effectively manage IT projects in alignment with established procedures and governance frameworks, overseeing all phases from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure—ensuring delivery within defined scope, timeline, quality, and budget parameters while maintaining product excellence and achieving business objectives and value.       

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

• Responsible to ensure all approved IT projects are completed as per business needs as per agreed cost, time, quality of work and resources.


• Develop and maintain the project management plan, resource management plan and all other related plans which comply with the company policy and procedures.


• Well preparation of project documentations, reports, presentation, communication and timely submission of progress update and reporting to the management.


• Effective project risk and issue management.


• Develops, organised and lead the communication plan to ensure stakeholders collaborate with the latest project updates and progress promptly.


• Ensure project change must comply with the Change Management process and procedures.


• Verifies project financial, budget and payment are within the agreed contractual terms.


• Provide guidelines for new and junior project members for project management practices and understanding.


• Manages and set standards for project teams consists of technical, application, business unit, project coordinators, project managers, and contractors to ensure high-quality delivery standards.


• Oversees adherence and compliances towards MAHB policies, governance, rules, and regulations by all stakeholders and contractors. Ensure that all PMO process and standards documents are updated and follows process based on MAHB policies.


• Identify projects which are potential to be delayed or at risk of having a cost over-run and drive team to take necessary action to avert the situation.


• Demonstrates strong leadership and effective coordination with all project stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.

Key Challenges

Baseline & Financial Governance

Enforce strict schedule and budget controls across all initiatives. Assess and govern Change Requests (CRs) rigorously to prevent scope creep and keep delivery strictly within authorized CAPEX/OPEX baselines.

Scope Stabilization & Requirements Alignment

Establish robust pre-initiation frameworks and stakeholder alignment processes early on to eliminate requirements mismatch and minimize mid-project CRs.

Team Competency & Methodology Upskilling

Provide clear guidance and structured mentorship to executive and non-executive staff, embedding PMBOK best practices to uplift PMO governance standards and capability.

Portfolio Execution & Cross-Unit Alignment

Manage critical inter-departmental dependencies across a high-volume IT portfolio, securing cross-functional IT commitments and resolving bottlenecks to ensure seamless end-to-end execution.

Skills

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  Leadership – Ability to guide, motivate, and manage cross-functional teams towards project goals.

  
  


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  Communication – Clear and timely communication with stakeholders, team members, and management.

  
  


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  Organizational Skills – Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and priorities efficiently.

  
  


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  Problem-Solving – Capable of identifying issues early and resolving them with effective solutions.

  
  


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  Decision-Making – Makes informed, timely decisions that balance risks and benefits.

  
  


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  Adaptability – Flexible in responding to changing project requirements or constraints.

  
  


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  Detail-Oriented – Ensures all aspects of the project meet defined quality and compliance standards.

  
  


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  Stakeholder Management – Skilled at managing expectations and fostering collaboration.

  
  


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  Time Management – Keeps projects on schedule through proactive planning and execution.

  
  

Education

• Degree Certificate in preferably with specialization  in Computer Science / IT related discipline.


• Master degree would be an added advantage

Relevant Industries

• Degree with minimum 5 years relevant experience.


• Should have been involved in at least 5 or more Project management roles as Project manager.


• Project related trainings and certifications are an added key advantage.


• Should have a brief knowledge of PMI’s PMBoK and its processes.

Unique Requirements

• Possession of Project Management certifications is considered an added advantage        


• Should have been involved in at least 5 or more Project management roles, preferably as Project coordinator or Project manager.


• Sound knowledge in Airport systems and brief knowledge in Airport Operations.

Additional Information

Open for Malaysian citizens only.

Please be reminded that only online applications will be entertained.

Applications should reach us by 30 September 2026.

Only the shortlisted candidates will be notified.