PMO Lead - Malaysia at Neweratech

Join New Era Technology, where People First is at the heart of everything we do. With a global team of over 3,000 professionals, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and inspired to grow. Our mission is to securely connect people, places, and information with end-to-end technology solutions at scale. At New Era, you'll join a team-oriented culture that prioritizes your personal and professional development. Work alongside industry-certified experts, access continuous training, and enjoy competitive benefits. Guided by our core attributes — putting people first, embracing continuous learning, and thriving through collaboration and inclusion — we nurture our people to deliver exceptional customer service. If you want to make an impact in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, New Era is the place for you. Apply today and help us shape the future of work—together We are seeking a PMO Lead - (Onsite). Job Title: PMO Lead – Onsite Experience: 8+ Years Job Type: Contract (12 Months) Work Location: Kuala Lumpur Mode of Work: Onsite (Work from Office) Role Overview The PMO Lead will spearhead strategic transformation and technology initiatives throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery that aligns with business objectives, governance standards, and regulatory requirements. This role demands strong leadership in managing enterprise technology programs within the Insurance domain, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and organizational transformation goals. Key Responsibilities • Oversee the full project lifecycle including planning, execution, monitoring, risk management, change management, and project closure. • Define project scope, milestones, deliverables, budget, dependencies, and business benefits. • Lead stakeholder engagement and communication, including reporting to senior leadership and Steering Committees. • Ensure projects adhere to PMO governance frameworks and comply with Bank Negara Malaysia Risk Management in Technology (RMiT) guidelines. • Coordinate cross-functional teams to align business and technology stakeholders. • Track project progress, manage risks and issues, and ensure timely delivery within scope and budget. Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. • 8+ years in IT Project Management with at least 3 full lifecycle system implementations. • Mandatory experience in the Insurance domain (GI / Life Insurance). • Proven experience delivering transformation initiatives involving: • Core Insurance Systems (AS400) • Digital platforms, POS systems, portals, and corporate websites • Data Lake, Analytics, or Big Data initiatives • Experience managing minimum 5 internal team members (excluding vendors). • Strong understanding of Bank Negara Malaysia Risk Management in Technology (RMiT) framework. • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) – Mandatory. • PMP certification is highly preferred. • Experience managing end-to-end RFP processes is highly desirable. Key Skills • Project Management Methodologies: Waterfall, Agile, Kanban • Stakeholder Management • Risk and Issue Management • Change Management • Financial and Budget Management • Vendor and Delivery Management Why Join? • Be part of a forward-thinking organization driving digital transformation. • Work in a high-performing, collaborative environment at a prestigious location in Kuala Lumpur. • Engage with modern database technologies and cloud infrastructure Interested candidates/referrals welcome – please connect or share profiles at [Upgrade to PRO to see contact] New Era Technology, LLC., and its subsidiaries (“New Era” “we”, “us”, or “our”) in its operating regions worldwide are committed to respecting your privacy and recognize the need for appropriate protection and management of any Personal Data that you may provide us. In this, we are also committed to providing you with a positive experience on our websites and while using our products, services and solutions (“Solutions”). View our Privacy Policy here [Upgrade to PRO to see link] We never ask candidates to pay any fees at any point in our hiring process. If you are ever asked to provide payment for training, certification, equipment, or any other purpose, it is not from our company. Only communications from our official company channels should be trusted. Please note our official email domain is @neweratech.com. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us immediately at [Upgrade to PRO to see contact] .