Vietnam
about 2 monthsProject Manager
Base: Bac Ninh, Vietnam (Electrification Distribution Solutions) — Hybrid work model
1. The Company
Our client is a global technology leader in electrification and automation solutions, dedicated to addressing global challenges through sustainable, innovative engineering. The company's culture is built around care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration, with a strong focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity.
2. Role Summary
We are seeking a Project Manager to lead the execution of projects within the Electrification Distribution Solutions business in Bac Ninh, Vietnam.
In this role, you will ensure all project activities are executed in accordance with procedures, regulations, standards, specifications, and targets, applying project scheduling techniques to proactively manage schedule risks and deliver on commitments to both the customer and the company.
3. Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution
• Lead and establish the project execution approach, overseeing planning, monitoring, and control activities for internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals
• Forecast schedules to determine if the project remains within defined tolerance ranges, and identify necessary change requests to drive closure
• Plan and track all project activities, identifying scheduling risks and opportunities to deliver projects on time according to commitments
Financial & Risk Management
• Monitor and control project progress, resource utilization, and project financials, including invoicing status, cost, expenses, and cash flow
• Identify, qualify, quantify, and manage project risk, ensuring all opportunities are identified and pursued
• Ensure the project consistently applies contract and claims management in accordance with company policies and contractual agreements
Procurement & Supply Chain Coordination
• Coordinate with Supply Chain Management to successfully procure required services, materials, and equipment from external and internal suppliers
Stakeholder & Customer Management
• Act as the key contact for the customer and escalation point for project issues
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, communicating effectively across all parties
• Support local Sales and Tendering functions through early involvement in tenders
• Drive the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out, and customer acknowledgment in accordance with the contract
Compliance & Continuous Improvement
• Ensure the project follows and complies with company HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) policies
• Ensure compliance with relevant cybersecurity regulations, standards, and contractual requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement and simplification initiatives, supporting the enhancement of guidelines, tools, and templates
4. Qualifications
Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field
• Minimum 4 years of experience in project management or order execution
Industry Knowledge
• Extensive knowledge of electrical design in Medium Voltage products, especially switchgear and secondary compact substations, is favorable
• Familiarity with SAP and other project management software
Leadership & Business Skills
• Attention to detail, self-starter, proactive, and eager to learn
• Good interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Good analytical and planning capabilities, with a strong result-oriented and team-working mindset
Language
• Comfortable communicating in both Vietnamese and English
5. To Apply
Please send your CV to: Phuoc.Nguyen@cornerstoneglobalpartners.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
