Job Description

Job Information

Date Opened


08/10/2025
Job Type


Full time
Industry


Education Administration Programmes
City


Kuala Lumpur
Province


Selangor
Country


Malaysia
Postal Code


50470

About Us

Transforming lives through learning for over 30 years

Our teams work in education consultancy, professional development, early-years & primary tutoring, digital learning and publishing to improve learning for everyone.

Join Our Global Team: Project Management Lead (PMMO Business Partner)

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Hybrid)


Initial Assignment: Solomon Islands - Supporting a Major Government Contract


Salary: MR9,000- RM11,000


Contract Type: Full-time

Are you a qualified project management professional with a passion for delivering high-impact programmes in international settings? Do you thrive in complex environments and enjoy working across cultures and teams to drive excellence in project delivery?

Cognition Learning Group is seeking a Project Management Lead to join our Project Management and Mobilisation Office (PMMO). This is a unique opportunity to work on a major government education contract in the Solomon Islands, supporting our Programme Director and delivery teams to ensure projects are executed to the highest standards.

About the Role

As a senior member of the PMMO team, you will:

Lead the planning, mobilisation, and oversight of strategically important client projects. Provide expert project management support to Programme Directors, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and to budget. Champion Cognition's project management toolkit, ensuring consistent use of systems, tools, and methodologies. Support risk management, reporting, and assurance processes across the project lifecycle. Contribute to continuous improvement and capability building across our global teams.

This role is based in Kuala Lumpur, supporting a large-scale education programme in the Solomon Islands. You'll work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including government partners, and be part of a dynamic, mission-driven organisation committed to transforming lives through learning.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who brings:

A recognised project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, PMI) - ESSENTIAL. Proficiency in project management software (e.g. Microsoft Project, Zoho Project etc) At least 5 years' experience providing high level technical project management support across multi-stakeholder projects, ideally in international or public sector contexts. Strong planning, coordination, and reporting skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. A collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.

Deadline: Friday 10th October at 5:00pm

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a virtual interview via Microsoft Teams WC 13th October.

Please Note - Vacancies may close prior to the expiry date displayed, subject to volume of applications received.