R&D Senior/Principal Project Manager

24 hours ago

Penang Island Penang, Malaysia NI Malaysia Sdn Bhd Full time 60,000 - 120,000 per year

The NI R&D organization in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior/Principal Project Manager to lead new product development initiatives. As part of a global team, you will be responsible for driving cross-functional project execution, managing scope, schedule, and budget, and ensuring successful delivery of innovative products. You will play a key role in aligning technical decisions with business goals, mentoring team members, and fostering collaboration across international sites.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, proven project management experience, and a passion for leading teams to deliver impactful results. Experience in hardware or software development and familiarity with Agile methodologies are highly desirable.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

  • Lead cross-functional teams across global sites to deliver new product development projects on time and within budget.
  • Define and manage project scope, timelines, resources, and costs, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Facilitate technical trade-offs and decision-making processes to meet project goals.
  • Identify and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring proactive issue resolution.
  • Provide clear and consistent communication to stakeholders regarding project status, risks, and changes.
  • Collaborate with Discipline Managers to identify talent gaps and recommend team adjustments.
  • Guide and coach engineers to foster professional growth and ensure project success.
  • Conduct and lead project meetings to maintain alignment and momentum across teams.
  • Remove obstacles and drive continuous progress throughout the development cycle.
  • Apply hybrid project management methodologies (Waterfall + Agile) for hardware projects and Agile/Scrum for software projects.

Who You Are:

You are a strategic thinker and effective communicator who thrives in dynamic environments. You take initiative, solve problems proactively, and lead with confidence and empathy. You are passionate about delivering high-quality products and empowering teams to succeed.

For This Role, You Will Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or 5 years with a Master's degree.
  • Proven success in managing technical projects, meeting deadlines, and controlling budgets.
  • Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing conditions.
  • Experience working in a matrix organization and collaborating across functions.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

  • At least 2 years of hands-on product development experience (hardware, firmware, or driver software).
  • Familiarity with project management tools such as MS Project and Azure DevOps.
  • PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials.
  • Understanding of measurement and automated testing industries is a plus.
  • Passionate engineers looking to transition into project management are encouraged to apply

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