Development Project Manager

2. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage development projects throughout the entire product lifecycle, from concept to customer acceptance and manufacturing transfer.
• Define and execute project plans, monitor progress, identify risks, and implement appropriate mitigation actions.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management.
• Act as a key interface with engineering teams in Malaysia and other international stakeholders.
• Drive project and knowledge transfer activities between Switzerland and Malaysia.
• Provide technical leadership and challenge technical assumptions when necessary to ensure achievement of project objectives and deadlines.
• Make timely and sound decisions in complex or high-pressure situations.
• Communicate project status, issues, risks, and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Act as a deputy to the Product Engineering Manager when required, supporting team coordination, prioritization, and day-to-day decision-making.

3. ESSENTIAL QUALITY EXPECTATIONS

• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Ability to perform effectively in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment and ability to make difficult decisions under pressure.
• Strong technical credibility and business acumen.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to influence and achieve results in a matrix organization without direct authority.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to build trust and engagement across international and multicultural teams.
• High level of resilience, adaptability, and customer orientation.