MR. D.I.Y. Trading Sdn. Bhd. (M) Hiring! Full Time Senior Software Project Lead in Selangor - Ricebowl

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Software Project Lead to support the Software Project Manager in driving the successful delivery of software projects for warehouse management and automation systems. The role is responsible for leading day-to-day project execution, coordinating software delivery across internal development teams and external vendors, and ensuring project objectives, timelines, quality, and business requirements are achieved. The Senior Software Project Lead will work closely with cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle, from requirements gathering and solution design through system integration, testing, deployment, and go-live support.

Key Responsibilities

Software Coordination & Execution

• Support the Software Project Manager in coordinating software delivery activities with internal development teams and external vendors throughout the project lifecycle.

• Collaborate with software development teams, solution architects, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure solutions meet business, operational, and technical requirements.

• Coordinate business requirement gathering, requirement validation, and solution design discussions.

• Translate business and operational requirements into software customization and enhancement requirements for internally developed systems.

• Support the Software Project Manager in software project planning, work prioritization, and coordination of project resources to ensure timely project delivery.

• Support the Software Project Manager by monitoring software delivery and implementation progress, ensuring deliverables are completed according to the agreed project schedule and milestones.

• Coordinate and track project deliverables, action items, dependencies, and technical issues, facilitating timely resolution with relevant stakeholders.

• Review functional specifications, interface documents, technical documentation, and test plans to ensure alignment with project requirements.

• Coordinate software configuration, customization, deployment, and release activities.

• Work closely with the IT Infrastructure teams to ensure project readiness and successful system deployment.

• Facilitate communication and collaboration between business users, software development teams, vendors, and other project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

• Support the Software Project Manager by preparing project status updates, maintaining issue logs, risk registers, action trackers, and meeting minutes.

Vendor Management

• Support the Software Project Manager in coordinating and monitoring software related vendor deliverables to ensure compliance with project scope, quality standards, timelines, and contractual commitments.

• Track vendor progress, identify delivery risks, and escalate issues to the Project Manager where necessary.

• Coordinate technical discussions, design reviews, and issue resolution sessions with vendors and internal stakeholders.

• Review vendor deliverables, including system specifications, interface documents, technical documentation, and test results.

• Coordinate software vendor support during system integration, commissioning, testing, go-live, and post-implementation stabilization.

• Support the Project Manager in vendor performance monitoring, project reporting, and commercial or contractual follow-up where required.

• Coordinate the review and acceptance of software deliverables and milestone sign-offs with business users and relevant stakeholders.

Testing, Integration & Implementation

• Lead the planning and coordination of system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), performance testing, commissioning, and production deployment.

• Coordinate and oversee software integration between ERP, Middleware, OMS, WMS, WCS, and automation systems.

• Coordinate defect tracking, issue resolution, and retesting activities with internal teams, vendors, and business users.

• Lead go-live planning and coordinate user training, stabilization, and project handover to operations and support teams.

• Verify project deliverables, as-built documentation, user manuals, and training materials are completed prior to project closure.

Requirements

Software Coordination & Execution

• Experience coordinating software implementation or system integration projects throughout the project lifecycle.

• Good understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), software implementation methodologies, and software testing practices.

• Experience coordinating software delivery across internal development teams and/or external vendors.

• Ability to gather, analyse, and document business and operational requirements.

• Experience coordinating system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), deployment, and go-live activities.

• Good understanding of enterprise application integration and system interfaces.

• Proficiency in SQL and relational databases (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) for data validation and troubleshooting.

• Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, or equivalent).

Preferred / Advantageous

• Experience with Warehouse Management System (WMS), Warehouse Control System (WCS), and Warehouse Execution System (WES).

• Experience delivering warehouse automation, logistics, manufacturing, or supply chain software projects.

• Familiarity with automation technologies such as ASRS, conveyors, AMRs/AGVs, robotics, or other material handling systems.

• Experience working with both internally developed software solutions and vendor-delivered enterprise systems.

• Knowledge of Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid project delivery methodologies.

• Proficiency in spoken and written Mandarin, English, and the local language.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

• 5+ years of experience in software project delivery, system implementation, software coordination, or technical project management.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.

• Strong coordination and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities.

• Strong analytical mindset with problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented with strong ownership of assigned responsibilities.

• Ability to facilitate discussions, resolve conflicts, and drive issues to timely resolution.

• Adaptable and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced and evolving project environment.

• Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that meet business objectives.