About this role
About us
At Dyson, we solve the problems others choose to ignore, with surprising new inventions that defy convention and simply work better. We’re driven by progress and thrive on the challenge of relentless improvement.
About the role
Reporting to the Senior Programme Manager, you will lead and drive projects, influencing a multi-disciplinary team of engineers who are researching new technologies and components that will be an instrumental part of Dyson's next generation products.
The role requires significant technical understanding with the incumbent needing to understand and communicate project status, risk and technical progress to senior management; whilst interacting with key stakeholders in the engineering, operations and quality teams as well as key suppliers.
You'll communicate between teams within the research and development organisations to ensure effective and timely input; resolve conflicts and lead solutions
Lead communication with all stakeholders acting as a first point of contact for the project
Responsible for defining the communications plan for each project to ensure all stakeholders are kept informed in an efficient manner.
Ownership of the Project budget and CAPEX top level project requirements.
Ownership of the level 0-2 plans and ensuring their delivery through prioritisation and escalation of unresolved conflicts.
Set project direction and define the project team setup in conjunction with the engineering/technical leads detailing the makeup of the team to achieve the project.
Ensuring the Project KPI reporting is kept up to date and reflects accurately the state of the project.
Influence and lead on the use of development processes, good engineering practice and discipline to deliver a fully resolved solution
About you
First Degree (Engineering preferable) or equivalent
Formal Project Management training/ qualifications
Minimum of 3 years project management in a similar engineering high technology field demonstrating good knowledge of the complete project life cycle
Outstanding project management capabilities and in-depth knowledge of fundamental PM principles (i.e. estimating and planning, risk management, status reporting, budget tracking, benefits analysis, stakeholder management and communication, resource management) to apply them independently in complex situations
Strong communicator; ability to convey complex issues concisely and accurately
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to build productive working relationships and influence
Strong leadership skills; able to form complex and high performing teams quickly
Effective manager of multicultural teams situated in different sites in different countries with a balanced hard and soft skill approach
Excellent analytical skills: to be able to assess problems thoroughly and drive logical conclusions
Confident; comfortable with interacting with senior executives without being tempted to dilute unpleasant news or back down from well-reasoned analysis
Credible; ability to demonstrate a good level of understanding of engineering processes in order to work with design teams throughout the project development cycle
To be able to multi-task and plan effectively when working with a variety of project teams in an often high-pressure, competitive environment
Benefits
Dyson Malaysia monitors the market to ensure competitive salaries and bonuses. Beyond that, you’ll enjoy a transport allowance and comprehensive medical care and insurance. But financial benefits are just the start of a Dyson career. Professional growth, leadership development and new opportunities abound, driven by regular reviews and dynamic workshops. And with a vibrant culture, the latest devices and a relaxed dress code reflecting our engineering spirit, it’s an exciting team environment geared to fuelling and realising ambition.
Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.
Other facts
About Dyson
Dyson solves real-world problems and creates better products through the application of engineering, science, design and creativity. It is a family-owned, global technology company, founded by Sir James Dyson who remains at the helm alongside his son Jake.
Since inventing the first cyclonic bagless vacuum cleaner, the DC01, Dyson has consistently invested in research and development to improve its products and technologies radically. Dyson offers products across a growing range of areas: floorcare, air purification, robotics, haircare including formulations, lighting, hand drying, and most recently audio. Dyson continues to expand into new areas.
Today, Dyson sells products in more than 80 markets, has 450 Dyson stores worldwide and is available in all major technology and beauty retailers. Dyson has global headquarters in Singapore and major technology campuses in Singapore, the UK, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Its global team of engineers, scientists and software developers are focused on developing technology-enabled products which work better and which people love to use. Key areas of focus have included high-speed electric digital motors, sensing and vision systems, robotics, machine learning and aerodynamics.
Beyond products, to encourage an inventive future, Dyson is also inspiring the next generation of engineers and inventors through the Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology, the James Dyson Foundation and the James Dyson Award.
The Dyson family applies its problem-solving approach in other fields, and established Dyson Farming in 2012. It is one of the largest farming businesses in the UK, extending to 36,000 acres across Lincolnshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and Somerset. It is a family-owned enterprise unlike any other, focussed on long-term investment in British farming and the countryside to grow tasty and nutritious food.
What you'll do
- The Project Manager will lead and drive projects, influencing a multi-disciplinary team of engineers. They will communicate project status, risks, and technical progress to senior management and key stakeholders.
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