Project Specialist

About the role

Arrow Electronics is hiring a Project Specialist in Gelang Patah, Johor, Malaysia. The role leads medium-sized, cross-functional projects, coordinates project activities and supports research and warehouse improvement projects. It is a full-time position.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities and track progress against timelines
• Support project planning, implementation and execution
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Monitor risks, issues and dependencies and escalate when required
• Maintain project documentation, reports and status updates
• Collect, enter and organize data for research projects, prepare drafts of literature reviews, progress reports and briefings, and carry out basic analysis
• Lead medium-size and cross-functional projects, lead project calls, assign work and manage projects to their timelines and outcomes
• Run stakeholder management sessions and keep management informed of potential issues

Required profile

• 2 years plus of project coordination experience
• Experience in vendor management
• Able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to build relationships with customers, suppliers and internal cross-functional teams
• Resilient, energetic and positive attitude
• PMP or CAPM certification is an advantage; proficiency in Mandarin is an advantage for liaising with Mandarin-speaking clients and partners

Required skills

• Vendor management
• Stakeholder management
• Project coordination

What we offer

• Competitive financial compensation with various compensation plans
• Medical insurance and life insurance
• Year-end and performance bonuses
• 5-day work week
• Growth opportunities