Project & Program Management Lead

Do you want to make a positive impact on the world? Sustainable development is at the heart of everything we do.

Seventy-five years ago, we created a home for creative thinkers seeking to solve the world’s biggest challenges. Today, a collective of 16,000+ Arupians gather across the globe from 140 different countries to build a sustainable future.

We strive to create an inclusive environment and give everyone a voice. Diversity drives innovation in our projects and offers empathy to the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from people living with disability and provide workplace adjustments.

At Arup, you’ll do more than work — you’ll shape a better world.

About this role
The primary focus of PPM Associate is to provide both technical and commercial leadership and grow a profitable and viable PPM team within the Malaysia offices to support complex buildings and infrastructure projects. This role is expected to develop a strategy and business plan to win local market shares in PPM business and support regional business through his/her understanding of market, potential clients and Arup’s proposition on offer.

What will I do?

• Responsible for the overall performance of the group, as part of the management leadership team, the development and implementation of longer-term strategic plans that will benefit the business
• Procure work and negotiate contracts and agreements with clients and suppliers and be accountable for client relations and of representing Arup at a high level nationally and internationally, maximizing the relationships developed with clients
• Assist in ensuring compliance with in-house systems for Business Development for example ‘Winning Work’ and required to work closely with Bid Managers, Project Managers, and the Marketing & Communications Team in preparing bid material (including for large multidisciplinary bids), project sheets, brochures, external presentation materials and technical documents
• Responsible to deliver the services, direct establishment of the Project Execution Plan and work with the Project Director closely to communicate with the client’s management levels, advise, and implement strategic approaches in resolving project difficulties
• Responsible for the design management of large, complex, long-term projects. This will involve coordinating people, facilities, resources etc, within tight timelines and in line with budgetary constraints (includes reviewing technical standards in the group to ensure that design techniques, reference material and software tools are up-to-date and are correctly applied)

What will I bring?

• At least 15 years of professional experience with at least 10 years in the Project Management role
• Experience in leading and managing projects, including the supervision of multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Experience in leading and managing projects, including the supervision of multi-disciplinary project teams with proven ability in design and project management of local/international complex buildings (e.g. data center, industrials, etc.) and/or infrastructure (e.g. rails, highways, etc.) projects
• Preferably Chartered Professional Engineer under BEM & IEM or relevant professional institution
• Project Management Institute (PMI) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification accreditation will be an advantage and skilled in Programme tools such as Primavera-P6 and Microsoft Project

Our firm
Dedicated to sustainable development, the firm is a collective of 16,000 designers, advisors and experts working across 140 countries. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigour to shape a better world.

We create spaces where everyone feels safe, seen and included and able to perform at their best. We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and well-being of our members.

Are you ready to shape a better world?
Our open roles are waiting for you on the Arup careers page. If you like what you see here, apply today.

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