PLM Project Manager

Job Details:

Job Description:

Role and Responsibilities

1. Project Planning and Strategy

Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines for PLM initiatives & roadmap

Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria

Create work breakdown structures (WBS) and resource allocation plans

Establish project governance and communication frameworks

2. Stakeholder Management

• Engage key stakeholders across different departments (Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, IT, etc.)
• Facilitate communication between business users, technical teams, and executive sponsors
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with project goals
• Conduct regular stakeholder meetings and status updates

3. Risk and Issue Management

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Monitor project progress and address issues proactively
• Maintain risk registers and issue logs
• Escalate critical issues to appropriate stakeholders

4. Resource Management

• Allocate and manage project resources, including personnel, budget, and technology
• Coordinate with functional leads to secure necessary team members
• Monitor resource utilization and adjust as needed

5. Change Management

• Develop and execute change management strategies to ensure user adoption
• Coordinate training programs and communication campaigns as needed
• Support organizational transformation initiatives
• Monitor adoption metrics and user feedback

Key Deliverables

• Planning Phase Deliverables
• Project Management Plan
• Detailed project schedule with milestones
• Resource allocation and budget breakdown
• Risk management plan
• Communication plan
• Quality management plan
• Requirements Documentation
• Business requirements document
• Functional and technical specifications
• Gap analysis report
• Solution architecture document
• Execution Phase Deliverables
• Status Reports
• Weekly/monthly project status reports
• Dashboard with key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Budget and resource utilization reports
• Risk and issue status updates
• Configuration and Testing Documentation
• System configuration specifications
• Test plans and test cases
• User acceptance testing (UAT) results
• Performance testing reports
• Training Materials
• User training manuals and guides
• Training schedules and attendance records
• E-learning modules and documentation
• Super-user certification programs
• Implementation Phase Deliverables
• Release plan Documentation
• Readiness checklist
• Release plan and execution guide
• Production deployment procedures
• Rollback procedures
• Support Documentation
• System administration guides
• User support procedures
• Troubleshooting guides
• Maintenance schedules

Qualifications:

Skills Required

Technical Skills

• Understanding of PLM systems (PTC Windchill, Oracle Agile Teamcenter, etc.)
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
• Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Jira, etc.)

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Change management expertise

Certifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• Agile/Scrum certifications
• PLM-specific certifications

Job Type: Contract Employee (Fixed Term)

Shift:Shift 1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location:Penang 15, Penang, Malaysia

Additional Locations:

Posting Statement:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.