Description
The Technical Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end development and delivery of complex security screening, IT network and systems-integration projects throughout the Asia Pacific region.
The role combines project management accountability with practical technical capability in the deployment of networked systems, and associated screening, server, storage, workstation, network and edge-device infrastructure.
The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams through requirements definition, detailed planning, site readiness, installation, software integration, configuration, testing, commissioning, customer acceptance and transition to operational support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the technical delivery of projects in the Asia Pacific region that contribute to the financial performance of the company.
- Development of projects involves support and cooperation with primarily the Sales team to identify and define technical solutions, to prepare bids and offers and support in the closure of contracts.
- Delivery of projects means the successful completion of project deliverables, that is scope, schedule and cost.
- Manage relationships with customers, sub-contractors, distributors, internal stakeholders and other related parties as necessary.
- Develop and execute communication plan for each project which includes stakeholders from other countries and therefore at irregular time zones.
- Ensure that all documentation meets the company’s and contractual requirements.
- Support the transition and handover from Project to Field Service Support.
Additional Technical and Delivery Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and participate directly in equipment installation, software deployment, system configuration, network connectivity verification, software and hardware integration, commissioning and fault investigation.
- Manage site-readiness activities, including verification of equipment-room availability, rack space, power, uninterruptible power supply requirements, cooling, cabling, fibre connectivity, network ports, IP addressing, access arrangements and operational work windows.
- Review network and systems designs to identify project dependencies, infrastructure gaps, interface risks, cybersecurity requirements and assumptions that may affect cost, schedule, performance or customer acceptance.
- Develop and review test plans, test scripts, test evidence, pass/fail criteria, punch lists, defect registers and acceptance certificates.
- Lead cutover and migration activities for operational systems.
Job Requirements:
- Degree in Engineering, preferably Electronics or Management.
- More than 12 years of work experience, with at least 6 years of project management and people management experience with an international organization.
- Prior experience in management of capital equipment / systems projects or programs.
- Proven ownership of project scope, budget and schedule.
- Experience with aviation security screening systems, baggage-handling or hold-baggage screening environments, X-ray or CT screening equipment, building control systems, industrial control systems or other integrated electromechanical systems.
- Demonstrated practical experience delivering enterprise IT, operational technology or mission-critical networked systems.
- Strong working knowledge of network infrastructure and architecture.
- Ability to read, understand and review high-level and low-level system architecture diagrams, network topology diagrams, rack layouts, cable schedules, interface-control documentation and system configuration information.
- Experience in multiple stakeholder management.
- Experience in high-reliability or mission-critical, "24x7" environment similar to Aviation industry.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Team player with the ability to prioritize and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to travel within Asia, sometimes at short notice.