Assistant Project Manager

Salary: RM 9,000 – RM 12,000 per month

About Us

N2N Connect Berhad is a Malaysia-based investment holding and technology company providing software, integrated trading and network solutions for capital markets, including trading platforms, connectivity, security, data services and consultancy, serving brokers and financial institutions across Asia.

Project Planning and Execution

· Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and management of resources for projects.

· Coordinate with cross-functional teams including sales, finance, business analysts, product owners, developers, QA engineers, technical support and customer experience to ensure project milestones are met.

· Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery of commitments to clients and drive problem resolution or risk mitigation as needed.

· Prepare and present key decisions for approval, articulating trade-offs between scope, solution and operational impacts.

Client Communication and Relationship Management

· Act as the primary point of contact for clients during project lifecycles, addressing their requirements, concerns, and change requests.

· Conduct regular status meetings with clients to provide updates on project progress (including minutes of project meetings), gather feedback, and manage expectations effectively.

· Foster strong client relationships built on trust, transparency, and proactive communication.

· Engage with senior stakeholders to shape the direction of the project.

· Evaluate and prioritize change requests from clients, stakeholders, or regulatory bodies, considering their impact on project scope, timeline, and resources, including tabling such change requests to the change control board for final decision.

· Collaborate with the business analysts, product owners, developers, technical support to assess feasibility, risks, and potential benefits of implementing change requests, ensuring alignment with company objectives and client expectations.

· Maintain clear documentation of approved change requests, including scope changes, requirements modifications, and associated project updates, to facilitate transparency and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

Compliance and Audit Management

· Collaborate with regulatory bodies and exchanges to ensure compliance with industry standards, security protocols, and audit requirements.

· Manage mock runs and audits prescribed by regulatory authorities, coordinating internal teams to address findings and implement corrective actions promptly.

Other responsibilities

· Travel within the country and abroad as required to support project operations, engage with clients, and liaise with key project stakeholders.

· Undertake additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the company.

Job requirements:

· Diploma/Degree in Information Technology or equivalent.

· At least 5 years of experience in project management or delivery.

· Strong communication skills, time management, and client-oriented.

· Knowledge of software development and trading platforms is mandatory.