At Dyson, we solve the problems others choose to ignore, with surprising new inventions that defy convention and simply work better. We’re driven by progress and thrive on the challenge of relentless improvement.
About the roleReporting to the Senior Programme Manager, you will lead and drive projects, influencing a multi-disciplinary team of engineers who are researching new technologies and components that will be an instrumental part of Dyson's next generation products.
The role requires significant technical understanding with the incumbent needing to understand and communicate project status, risk and technical progress to senior management; whilst interacting with key stakeholders in the engineering, operations and quality teams as well as key suppliers.
You'll communicate between teams within the research and development organisations to ensure effective and timely input; resolve conflicts and lead solutions
Lead communication with all stakeholders acting as a first point of contact for the project
Responsible for defining the communications plan for each project to ensure all stakeholders are kept informed in an efficient manner.
Ownership of the Project budget and CAPEX top level project requirements.
Ownership of the level 0-2 plans and ensuring their delivery through prioritisation and escalation of unresolved conflicts.
Set project direction and define the project team setup in conjunction with the engineering/technical leads detailing the makeup of the team to achieve the project.
Ensuring the Project KPI reporting is kept up to date and reflects accurately the state of the project.
Influence and lead on the use of development processes, good engineering practice and discipline to deliver a fully resolved solution
First Degree (Engineering preferable) or equivalent
Formal Project Management training/ qualifications
Minimum of 3 years project management in a similar engineering high technology field demonstrating good knowledge of the complete project life cycle
Outstanding project management capabilities and in-depth knowledge of fundamental PM principles (i.e. estimating and planning, risk management, status reporting, budget tracking, benefits analysis, stakeholder management and communication, resource management) to apply them independently in complex situations
Strong communicator; ability to convey complex issues concisely and accurately
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to build productive working relationships and influence
Strong leadership skills; able to form complex and high performing teams quickly
Effective manager of multicultural teams situated in different sites in different countries with a balanced hard and soft skill approach
Excellent analytical skills: to be able to assess problems thoroughly and drive logical conclusions
Confident; comfortable with interacting with senior executives without being tempted to dilute unpleasant news or back down from well-reasoned analysis
Credible; ability to demonstrate a good level of understanding of engineering processes in order to work with design teams throughout the project development cycle
To be able to multi-task and plan effectively when working with a variety of project teams in an often high-pressure, competitive environment
Dyson Malaysia monitors the market to ensure competitive salaries and bonuses. Beyond that, you’ll enjoy a transport allowance and comprehensive medical care and insurance. But financial benefits are just the start of a Dyson career. Professional growth, leadership development and new opportunities abound, driven by regular reviews and dynamic workshops. And with a vibrant culture, the latest devices and a relaxed dress code reflecting our engineering spirit, it’s an exciting team environment geared to fuelling and realising ambition.
Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.
Skills Required
- First Degree (Engineering preferable) or equivalent
- Formal Project Management training or qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years project management in a similar engineering high-technology field
- In-depth knowledge of project management principles (estimating, planning, risk management, status reporting, budget tracking, benefits analysis, stakeholder and resource management)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence stakeholders and interact with senior executives
- Strong leadership skills and ability to form and manage high-performing, multicultural teams across sites
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to assess problems and drive logical conclusions
- Credible understanding of engineering processes to work with design teams throughout the project lifecycle
- Ability to multi-task and plan effectively under high-pressure conditions
Dyson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Dyson and has not been reviewed or approved by Dyson.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision offerings are broad, paired with company‑paid life and disability coverage, plus EAP, backup care, and wellness incentives. Employer‑funded healthcare dollars and premium‑discount or Lifestyle Spending Account options further enhance coverage value.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is consistently advertised on U.S. postings. This provides predictable retirement support across roles.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing programs, commuter benefits, and notable product discounts supplement core coverage. Wellness incentives and a Lifestyle Spending Account expand lifestyle support beyond medical plans.
Dyson Insights
What We Do
At Dyson we are focused on solving the problems that others have ignored; solving them first using our technology and ingenuity. In order to achieve this we need to pioneer technologies that are different and authentic. This is the core of what we do and who we are. We must strive to create the future, every single day by developing new things, different things, things that go against the grain with a diverse and global team of ingenious minds. Dyson employs over 14,000 people and is present in more than 80 countries. And while we are growing fast we want Dyson to remain a start-up in spirit with the freedom of experimentation and learning, constantly reinventing our products as well as reinventing how we work, how we sell and how we support our owners. At the same time we are working through the James Dyson Foundation, James Dyson Award and Dyson Institute to inspire future engineers and pioneering a new approach to engineering education. Underlining everything we do in this diverse environment is the need to always show respect, supporting each other as one team to overcome whatever challenges we encounter. We drive empowerment, development and equality in an inclusive environment for our people around the world. The future doesn’t just happen, we look to make it happen, to achieve leaps through pioneering new ideas
