Powtech Hiring! Full Time IT Project Manager in Federal Territory, Earn up to MYR 11,000 - Ricebowl

Role Overview
We are seeking a hands-on IT Project Manager to lead the end-to-end implementation of a Payroll HRMS system.
The Project Manager will drive payroll-specific requirement validation, vendor coordination, UAT execution, and cutover planning to ensure zero payroll disruption during transition. The engagement follows a structured Waterfall delivery model and requires strong governance discipline and onsite stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle implementation of a Payroll HRMS system under a Waterfall methodology
• Drive detailed payroll requirement gathering, including statutory calculations, country-specific rules, and exception scenarios
• Manage configuration and validation of payroll logic (e.g., MY vs SG calculations where applicable)
• Coordinate delivery with smaller / niche payroll vendors and ensure adherence to timelines and contractual scope
• Act as the primary interface between HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors
• Identify and mitigate payroll-related risks, including compliance gaps and data migration accuracy
• Manage detailed project plans, milestones, documentation, and sign-off checkpoints
• Lead UAT focused on payroll scenarios, edge cases, statutory reporting, and reconciliation accuracy
• Own cutover planning, parallel run validation, and go-live readiness
• Escalate vendor performance or delivery risks proactively to safeguard payroll continuity
• Ensure strong onsite stakeholder engagement during requirement workshops, UAT, and go-live phases

Requirements

• Proven 4-5 years experience managing payroll system implementation projects or similar.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, statutory compliance, and payroll data migration risks
• Hands-on experience coordinating external vendors and managing delivery challenges
• Demonstrated application of structured Waterfall methodology
• Experience managing payroll UAT, parallel runs, and go-live stabilization
• Comfortable operaating in hybrid environment (minimum 3 days onsite per week)

Must be based in Malaysia

Pay: RM7,000.00 - RM11,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Are you a local citizen of Malaysia?
• Expected Salary in MYR (RM)
• Notice period in days ('0' for immediate)
• Are you able to speak & write Bahasa Malaysia?
• Are you open to 12 month contracts (with EPF, SOCSO, and benefits)

License/Certification:

• PMP/SCRUM (Preferred)

Location:

• Kuala Lumpur (Required)

Work Location: In person