Mandarin speaking Project Manager

ABL Recruitment; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm seeks a Mandarin Speaking Project Manager in Frankfurt to lead complex network construction projects across Germany and Europe. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of project management experience, a strong background in networking, and is fluent in Mandarin and English. This role offers significant responsibility from pre-sales through delivery and is suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The position includes travel to various project locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management or a closely related role.
• Strong background in networking, servers, storage, and cloud technologies.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese; German language skills are a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of multiple projects, managing the entire lifecycle.
• Act as the key point of contact for internal teams, external partners, and clients.
• Prepare and maintain all project initiation and governance documentation.

Skills

Project management

Networking

Customer-focused mindset

Communication skills

Job description

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This role is for a MANDARIN speaker with a background in Network Construction in the Telecoms Industry. My client is looking for an experienced Mandarin Speaking Project Manager to lead complex, multi‑disciplinary projects across Germany and Europe. This is a hands‑on role offering real ownership from early pre‑sales engagement through delivery and ongoing customer operations.

If you enjoy working with technology driven projects, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and taking responsibility for outcomes, this role offers both challenge and visibility.

Overview

Location: Frankfurt

Job Type: Permanent, full‑time

Sector: Network Construction

Salary up to €80,000

Language required: Fluent Mandarin and English

Duties

• Take full ownership of multiple projects, managing the entire lifecycle from pre‑sales through implementation and customer handover
• Act as the key point of contact for internal teams, external partners, and clients, ensuring clear communication and alignment at all stages
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources with a forward looking and solution‑focused approach
• Track progress against milestones and deliverables, proactively managing risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests
• Prepare and maintain all project initiation and governance documentation
• Provide regular, clear status updates to stakeholders at different levels of seniority
• Lead project teams on‑site when required, motivating team members and driving performance
• Work in a fast‑paced, problem‑solving environment that values teamwork, accountability, and innovation
• Travel to different project locations as required

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management or a closely related role
• Strong background in networking, servers, storage, and cloud technologies
• Proven experience delivering data centre, enterprise IT systems, or system integration projects
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and stakeholders in complex environments
• Customer‑focused mindset with the ability to translate technical detail into clear business outcomes
• Strong organisational, documentation, and time‑management skills
• Confident communicator who can adapt messaging to technical teams, management, and clients
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese; German language skills are a strong plus
• Flexible, resilient, and motivated to take on challenging assignments

Other Information

Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Project Management
Industries: Telecommunications