KPM Manager (Chinese Speaking)

1.  Project Engagement & Business Development

• Identify track and prioritize Chinese-involved infrastructure projects across Vietnam; develop targeted account strategies for each.
• Lead early-stage engagement with Chinese contractors designers and consultants to secure Sika product specifications prior to tendering.
• Prepare and present Sika technical proposals method statements and product submissions in Mandarin Chinese ensuring alignment with Chinese engineering standards (GB Standards).
• Monitor and report on competitor activity with a specific focus on Chinese construction chemicals suppliers entering the Vietnamese market.

2.  Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with Chinese-speaking stakeholders including main contractors sub-contractors design institutes and project owners from China Hong Kong Taiwan and Singapore.
• Represent Sika Vietnam at project meetings technical reviews and site visits conducted in Mandarin.
• Act as the internal subject matter expert on Chinese project management practices procurement processes and documentation requirements.

3.  Technical & Compliance Support

• Review and maintain an up-to-date mapping of Sika products against Chinese National Standards (GB) identifying compliance gaps and escalating as required.
• Manage project documentation including test reports approval letters project photography drawings and technical specifications.
• Liaise with Sikas Technical Service and Specification teams to support product qualification and approval processes for Chinese-standard projects.

4.  Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with Area Sales Managers Target Market Managers and the Technical Service team to ensure seamless project execution and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate with Sikas regional and global KPM network to leverage expertise references and support for complex projects.
• Provide regular project status updates pipeline reports and market intelligence to management.

Qualifications :

Education

• Bachelors degree or above in Civil Engineering Construction Management Building Materials or a related technical discipline.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in MRT metro rail or major transportation infrastructure projects; or in a technical/commercial role within a construction chemicals or building materials company.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with Chinese contractors or working on Chinese-funded/managed projects is strongly preferred.

Language Skills

• Native or near-native proficiency in Mandarin Chinese (spoken and written) required.
• Professional working proficiency in English required.
• Vietnamese language skills are an advantage.

Core Competencies

• Strong technical acumen: able to interpret engineering drawings specifications and compliance documentation.
• Proven project management capability with experience managing multiple accounts and timelines simultaneously.
• Commercially driven with a results-oriented mindset and strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills; effective communicator at all levels from site engineers to senior leadership.
• Self-motivated organized and able to work independently in a field-based environment.

Additional Information :

We offer competitive salaries aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time