Key Responsibilities

On-the-job coaching of project managers in Vietnam and the Philippines on their key responsibilities:
- Making robust and realistic project plans with pro-active risk management
- Achieving the project within budget and turnaround time.
- Reporting, escalation and general communication to stakeholders and customers
- Driving projects to success with Lean project management methodologies
- Balancing all aspects of the project scope to maximize business value and chance on success
- Leading project teams to get highly motivated and engaged teams
Together with local Project Management Manager and Head of R&D Excellence defining, organizing and maintaining a coaching & mentoring structure to deliver the on-the-job coaching
Manage product development projects (temporarily and/or part of the time) running at Sonion Vietnam to build hands-on experience with the Sonion way of working and the daily challenge of our project managers in Vietnam and the Philippines
In alignment with the Head of R&D Excellence, defining and implementing standardized ways of working for project management, which are optimized for efficiency, effectiveness and the best customer touch.
Ensuring that standardized ways of working and best practices are embedded in the Sonion project organization and its culture in Vietnam and the Philippines

Experience, personality, skills & competences

At least 7 years of experience as (senior) project manager of which 2 years in a technical environment – preferably in product development
At least 2 years of experience in coaching
Role model / example as a project manager: taking ownership to maximize chance on success, showing pro-active behavior, delivering the best customer touch, maintaining overview, regularly reflecting on the progress and best way forward, being able to deal with uncertainty and changes, etc.
Proven up-to-date knowledge on project management; PMP certification or similar is a nice-to-have
Outward mindset
Good communicator with attention for cultural differences
Experience with Agile or Lean product development is a nice-to-have

Other

Based in Vietnam with willingness to travel frequently to Sonion Philippines and a few times per year to Sonion Netherlands or customer facilities around the world.
Will report to the Head of R&D Excellence (based in NL); local support & supervision will come from Director of Engineering (based in VN)