HR Vietnam’s ESS Client ★ 4.5

Our client, a leading global manufacturer of interconnect solutions is expanding its operations in Vietnam with a high-tech facility in Thang Long II Industrial Park, Hung Yen to produce advanced connectors, cables, and optical devices looking for an Operation Manager with below detail:

• Partner closely with Product Managers to ensure technology projects fully support customer finished‑goods deliverables.
• Lead multiple NPD projects simultaneously, including both customer‑specific and general market programs.
• Develop clear internal and external Project Charters defining strategy, scope, financials, and schedules.
• Own project communication and reporting to both management and customers.
• Manage project change control, decision documentation, and governance processes.
• Lead project planning, execution, and closure, including transfer to production ownership.
• Develop and manage macro project schedules; hold functional teams accountable for supporting micro schedules.
• Mentor and guide team members on project management principles, PDP processes, risk management, issue resolution, and decision‑making.
• Proactively identify, document, and execute risk mitigation actions related to cost, quality, and schedule.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure alignment with Company expectations on timing, cost, and quality.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field
• Minimum 4 years of project management experience
• Proven experience leading product development or NPD projects
• Experience in customer‑facing or external executive‑facing roles
• Experience leading multi‑national teams in a matrix organization
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 15%)
• Ability to work flexibly to accommodate global meetings
• Strong preference for candidates fluent in both English & Chinese (Mandarin)
• Natural leader with strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder‑management skills
• Self‑driven, proactive, and comfortable working in global or remote environments
• Contribution‑minded with a strong “can‑do” attitude
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and decision‑making skill
• PMP certification is preferred
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred
• Experience working with SAP is preferred