
Director, Project Development
- Pudong, Shanghai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Project Scoping: Work with business, R&D, and operations leaders to develop clear project scopes that address the most important business needs.
- Resource Deployment: Utilize a network of Global Engineering and Project Management resources to develop and support existing and new projects.
- Executive Communication: Present and defend projects for executive leadership review and approval. Compose and present regular updates and critical gate reviews.
- Training and Communication: Develop and execute a communication and project management training plan, ensuring team members are informed of strategy, shared goals, objectives, individual responsibilities, best practices, and policies.
- Progress Monitoring: Oversee the monitoring and reporting on the progress of projects against the execution plan; direct project teams on taking appropriate corrective action if progress is not in line with the plan.
- Contract and Scope Management: Develop and champion best practices to identify, control, and communicate changes to project contract obligations and project design scope.
- Third-Party Engagement: Engage with third-party engineers, vendors, and OEMs to understand their development processes, procedures, and tools, integrating them into our approach and incorporating industry best practices into our continuous improvement efforts
- Educational Background: Bachelor's Degree in mechanical, process, chemical, civil/structural, or electrical engineering, or related field.
- Experience: 20+ years of experience leading global teams in an engineering or project management function, with 4+ years of overseas assignment experience preferred. 10+ years managing an engineering and design team of at least 20 or more, and 8+ years performing engineering-related design or management within the industrial market.
- Project Leadership: Demonstrated track record of leading $150M+ international manufacturing projects, with experience in multiple project execution methods such as Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, EPC, EPCm, and leading greenfield projects.
- Skills: Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and develop new processes for unique projects
- Impactful Role: Lead the development of high-value, strategic projects that drive significant business growth and operational excellence.
- Global Influence: Work with a diverse, international team and engage with global vendors and partners to implement best practices and innovative solutions.
- Leadership Opportunity: Take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of our project development processes and strategies, with the autonomy to make critical decisions.
- Professional Growth: Leverage your extensive experience and skills to lead complex projects and drive continuous improvement within a dynamic and supportive environment