HFM - IT Project Manager in Kuala Lumpur

HFM | Full time

IT Project Manager

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Posted on 15/09/2026

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Job Information

• Job Type Full time
• Industry Project Management
• Date Opened 15/09/2026
• City Kuala Lumpur
• Province Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
• Country Malaysia
• Postal Code N/A

Job Description

HFM is an internationally acclaimed multi-asset broker, delivering cutting-edge trading tools, platforms, and conditions to traders worldwide. We are committed to innovation, transparency, and excellence in the financial markets. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a driven and strategic IT Project Manager  to join our team.  The successful candidate will understand how IT systems operate, communicate effectively with engineering teams, and manage complex cross-functional projects from planning through delivery.

You will collaborate with the Global PMO, Product Leads, and IT teams across Development, QA, DevOps, Infrastructure, Security, and Trading Platforms to ensure projects are delivered with structure, clarity, and discipline.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of IT initiatives across infrastructure, platforms, software development, DevOps, and security.
• Define project scope, plans, timelines, dependencies, resources, and delivery expectations with technical teams.
• Translate business and technical requirements into clear, actionable project plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between IT teams, Product Owners, the Global PMO, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and blockers, and ensure timely escalation and mitigation.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, Jira structures, Confluence pages, workflows, and reports.
• Provide structured project updates to IT leadership, the Global PMO, and relevant stakeholders.
• Support agile delivery, process adherence, lessons learned, and continuous improvement of the IT delivery model.
  

Requirements

• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  
• Minimum 3 years of IT project management experience within an engineering or technical environment.
  
• Fluency in English; additional languages would be considered an advantage.
  
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, infrastructure concepts, DevOps workflows, and QA processes.
  
• Hands-on experience with project management tools, including Jira and Confluence.
  
• Ability to understand and challenge technical requirements, architecture diagrams, dependencies, and delivery estimates.
  
• Strong analytical, organizational, stakeholder-management, and communication skills.
  
• Experience in the FX or fintech industry would be considered an advantage.
  
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or Scrum certification would be considered an advantage.

Resumes must be submitted in English. Applicants must be eligible or have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based.

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