Lead Project Management Specialist 2 - Project Mgmt

Job Description SummaryThe Lead Project Manager is responsible for leading and executing GEV Grid Solutions – Power Transmission projects in Malaysia and across Asia Pacific, from contract award through final acceptance and warranty close-out. Reporting to the Region Project Management Leader, this role is accountable for project planning, execution, monitoring, installation, testing, commissioning, cost control, contract management, customer satisfaction, and cash collection. The role requires strong leadership across internal functions, customers, contractors, and subcontractors to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and EHS standards.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead project execution from contract award through final acceptance and warranty period, ensuring delivery in line with contractual, technical, quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, procurement plans, and execution strategies to ensure smooth and timely project delivery.
• Monitor and control project cost, margin, billing, cash collection, and overall financial performance.
• Manage contract administration, including variation orders, claims, and negotiations with customers, contractors, and subcontractors to protect the company’s commercial interests.
• Prepare and manage project-specific work plans, budgets, forecasts, and risk and opportunity assessments.
• Identify, assess, and drive mitigation of project risks and implementation of opportunity actions within the area of responsibility.
• Coordinate project execution with customers, contractors, subcontractors, factories, engineering teams, and site teams in accordance with GEV project management processes and handbook.
• Lead installation, testing, commissioning, and handover activities to ensure successful project completion and customer acceptance.
• Prepare and present regular Project Management Reviews (PMRs) to management, including schedule, cost, risk, quality, and cash updates.
• Support tendering, sales, and strategic customer management activities by providing project execution input and return-on-experience feedback.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders to support delivery excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Drive resolution of customer quality complaints and product non-conformities through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and cross-functional coordination.
• Ensure timely reporting and resolution of project non-conformances, deviations, and process issues.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to EHS, integrity, and compliance standards, with a goal of zero deviations.
• Identify EHS and compliance risks and implement practical mitigation actions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with local customers, utilities, authorities, and site stakeholders to support project execution and site activities in Malaysia.

Main KPIs:

• On-time project delivery
• Project delivery within approved budget and margin targets
• EHS performance and compliance with zero major deviations
• Customer satisfaction, including NPS and complaint resolution
• Accuracy of project forecasts, including sales, margin, and cash flow
• Say-Do Ratio (SDR) performance
• Timely billing and cash collection
• Effective scope and change order management, including variation order value realization
• Timely closure of quality issues, non-conformities, and customer complaints

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in project management, contract management, and project financial management.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is preferred
• Experience working with TNB or utility customers in Malaysia is an advantage
• Proven track record of leading and delivering large-scale and/or complex projects in the power, transmission, substation, EPC, or utility sector.
• Strong knowledge of project execution, commercial management, claims, variation orders, and customer contract administration.
• Experience working in a cross-cultural environment and with customers/utilities across Malaysia and the Asia Pacific region.
• Knowledge of grid products and systems such as Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS), Air-Insulated Switchgear (AIS), power transformers (PTR), protection relays, and substation systems is preferred.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, SAP, and Salesforce.
• Strong leadership, planning, problem-solving, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel domestically and overseas as required.
• Strong commitment to integrity, safety, and compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Malay and English.

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