Software Development Project Lead

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Diploma / Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on development background).

At least 2- 3 years of experience managing software development projects end to end.

Strong project planning, risk, issue, dependency, change, and stakeholder management skills.

Strong client-facing and communication skills, including the ability to explain technical matters clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Mandarin proficiency required to liaise directly with Mandarin-speaking clients.

Requirement

What we're looking for

• Diploma / Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on development background).

• Practical understanding of core programming concepts (e.g., HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Python, PHP, or Java) and software design fundamentals.

• At least 2- 3 years of experience managing software development projects end to end.

• Strong project planning, risk, issue, dependency, change, and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong client-facing and communication skills, including the ability to explain technical matters clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

• Mandarin proficiency required to liaise directly with Mandarin-speaking clients.

• Work Location : Permas Jaya, Johor Bahru

• 5 working days

Responsibility

About the Role

We are a growing IT software house in Johor Bahru seeking a hands-on Technical Project Manager to lead software projects from initiation to deployment. You will act as the key bridge connecting clients, management, and internal tech teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to high quality standards.

The ideal candidate blends strong project delivery capabilities with a solid foundational understanding of programming, API logic, and software architecture. You won't write daily code, but you must be able to evaluate technical feasibility, unblock development teams, and translate complex technical concepts into clear updates for non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project planning and delivery

• Lead end-to-end software delivery across the full development lifecycle.

• Define project scope, goals, milestones, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and key stakeholders.

2. Client and stakeholder management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders.

• Set clear expectations on scope, timeline, dependencies, responsibilities, and required decisions.

• Provide concise, regular status updates covering progress, risks, blockers, decisions required, and next steps.

• Ensure feedback, approvals, and outstanding actions are followed up and closed on time.

• Handle difficult conversations and scope discussions professionally while protecting project outcomes and client relationships.

3. Cross-functional leadership

• Build a working culture of ownership, accountability, and open communication.

• Resolve coordination gaps, unclear ownership, and competing priorities before they affect delivery.

• Support continuous improvement of project processes, templates, and ways of working.

Benefits

• Annual Leave
• EPFLi> SOCSO
• EIS
• Annual Bonus
• Company Trip
• Performance Bonus
• Medical and Hospitalisation Leave