Manager, Project Management

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead the day-to-day management of the technical project management team including goal setting performance evaluation talent development and succession planning.
• Coach and support team members to strengthen their professional capabilities in project planning execution and cross-functional collaboration.
• Establish and maintain team workflows processes and standards to improve overall execution efficiency and project success rates.
• Foster a high-performance collaborative team culture through regular one-on-one meetings training and mentoring.

2. Project Portfolio Management & Strategic Planning

• Work with PMO and oversee the site project portfolio (PT NPI Prototype etc.) ensuring proper prioritization resource allocation and timely high-quality delivery of key projects.
• Review and approve project plans milestones and risk management strategies submitted by Project Leaders.
• Monitor overall project progress costs resource utilization and risks; proactively identify bottlenecks and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Participate in developing project management methodologies and process optimization initiatives to drive standardization and continuous improvement.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Resource Integration

• Act as the senior-level interface for the project management team with Engineering Manufacturing Quality Procurement and Supply Chain leadership.
• Support Project Managers in resolving cross-functional conflicts resource constraints or critical technical issues.
• Provide recommendations for major resource allocations budget usage and factory capacity planning.

4. Customer & Key Stakeholder Management

• Represent the organization at a senior technical and project management level in key customer interactions requirement alignment and critical issue resolution.
• Guide Project Managers in effectively managing customer change requests (ECR/ECN) risk assessments and internal coordination.
• Participate in major customer reviews DHF/DFM assessments and approval of key technical reports.

5. Decision Support & Management Reporting

• Regularly report to leadership on project portfolio status risks resource utilization and key decision recommendations.
• Lead plant- or company-level project review meetings and support internal and external audits and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Provide strategic analysis and improvement recommendations to continuously enhance project management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Materials Engineering or related fields; Masters degree preferred.
• Experience: 10 years in precision manufacturing or medical device industry with 5 years of team management experience.
• Professional Skills:
  • Strong command of project management methodologies and tools (MS Project Gantt charts Excel) with proven cross-functional coordination and resource management capabilities.
  • In-depth knowledge of medical device manufacturing processes GD&T machining and post-processing techniques; understanding of DFX and production transfer processes.
  • Familiarity with ISO13485 FDA QSR EU MDR NMPA registration and validation processes.
• Leadership: Excellent team-building coaching and motivational skills; able to drive execution in complex cross-functional environments.
• Communication: Fluent in English and Chinese able to communicate effectively with customers and senior management.
• Preferred Certifications: PMP Six Sigma Green/Black Belt ISO internal auditor or other relevant qualifications.