Project Manager (New Factory - Greenfield)

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We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a greenfield project in the footwear industry.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Project Manager

Department: Engineering

Location: Long Thanh, Dong Nai, Vietnam

Reports to: Head of Engineering & Projects and GM Asia (Expats)

To lead and manage engineering projects that support the technical development and expansion of our Vietnam site, focusing on complex and innovative initiatives. This includes overseeing the execution and delivery of engineering solutions by coordinating internal cross-functional teams, managing external contractors, and ensuring alignment with project goals. The project engineer will hold overall responsibility for the successful execution of assigned projects from concept

through to completion.

Key Accountabilities

1. Project Delivery & Technical Oversight

Take full ownership for the successful delivery of engineering projects, ensuring all equipment installations and associated activities meet technical, safety, and operational requirements.

2. Project Planning & Execution

Lead the execution of engineering tasks within agreed timelines and budgets, proactively reporting progress, risks, and deviations to the Head of Engineering Projects.

3. Engineering Management

Oversee day-to-day engineering activities across assigned projects, ensuring timely resolution of technical and project-related issues.

4. Compliance & Technical Governance

Ensure all engineering work adheres to relevant technical standards, project procedures, and regulatory requirements.

5. Budget & Schedule Control

Monitor and manage project budgets and schedules, ensuring milestones and financial targets are consistently achieved.

6. Change & Interface Management

Coordinate interface activities across disciplines and manage change control processes to minimize project risk and disruption.

7. Design & Safety Assurance

Actively participate in Design Reviews, HAZOPs, Risk Assessments, and other safety-critical evaluations to ensure robust and safe engineering solutions.

8. Project Support & Escalation

Provide technical and project execution support to the Head of Engineering Projects, contributing to the effective and timely delivery of all stages of the project lifecycle.

9. Stakeholder Engagement

Lead regular project reviews with internal and external stakeholders to track progress, resolve issues, and maintain alignment with project objectives.

10. Commissioning & Handover

Support operational teams during commissioning phases, including the identification and resolution of snagging items to ensure a smooth handover.

11. Project Close-out

Ensure projects are formally closed out in compliance with company procedures, including documentation, lessons learned, and financial reconciliation.

12. Commercial Oversight

Manage commercial aspects of the project, including capital budgeting, procurement strategies, tender evaluations, cost negotiations, and invoice approvals.

13. Regulatory & HSE Compliance

Enforce compliance with statutory regulations, internal engineering standards, and Health & Safety policies throughout the project lifecycle.

14. HSE Leadership

Champion a proactive Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) culture by exemplifying HSE principles and driving continuous improvement.

15. Cross-functional Collaboration

Collaborate with fellow project managers across the group to share best practices and ensure consistent project execution across the engineering portfolio.

(Person Specification for a fully competent job holder)

Qualifications:

Degree/HND in an engineering related subject with good first hand knowledge of project environment.

Knowledge of project management methodologies and techniques

Practical knowledge of OHSE & Environmental legislation

Commercially aware of the cost impacts on decisions and proposals

Good technical knowledge and understanding

Good technical competence and understanding relating to M&E, plastics extrusion and injection moulding, pressure systems, automation and general engineering.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in engineering and project delivery, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, concurrent project workstreams, balancing priorities across scope, time, and budget.

Solid background in driving process improvement initiatives, with a focus on enhancing operational efficiency, safety, and equipment performance

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to communicate complex technical information in a variety of forms to both technical and non-technical audiences

Ability to multitask and manage/reprioritise a complex diary with multiple simultaneous activities

Persuasive, influential, able to motivate and get results positive results from people.