PROGRAM MANAGER / PROJECT MANAGER / PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT - MNC manufacturer power electronics Hong Kong R&D Office (Fotan)

Leadingnation; Sha Tin; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-day work week

14 days annual leave

13-month salary

Medical insurance

Little or no business travel

Job summary

Leadingnation in Hong Kong is seeking an experienced Programme/Project Manager to lead OEM/ODM product-development initiatives from specification to mass production. You will coordinate internal teams, external customers and departments to ensure on-time delivery, quality and compliance.

The role demands hands-on project planning, risk management, and strong communication in a fast-paced environment. Fluency in English and Putonghua is required; a degree in engineering is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in programme/project management or product development.
• Experience managing OEM/ODM projects preferred.
• Proven ability to communicate with internal and external customers and manage expectations.
• Good understanding of customer requirements, project schedules and product-delivery processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple OEM/ODM product-development programmes from specification to pilot production and mass production.
• Act as the main contact between internal engineering teams, customers and other departments.
• Plan, track progress, manage risks, run meetings, control documents, and escalate issues.
• Coordinate activities from initial spec through to pilot production and mass production launch.
• Communicate updates to internal teams, customers and senior management and prepare escalation reports.

Skills

Programme management

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Putonghua (Chinese)

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

• We are a multinational manufacturer specialising in high-performance power electronics and sustainable power-conversion solutions.
• Our Hong Kong office is an R&D and product-development centre.
• We support product design, engineering, safety and regulatory compliance, customer requirements and coordination with our global manufacturing operations.
• We develop standard and customised power solutions for leading OEM and ODM customers worldwide.
• We support the complete product-development process, from concept and prototype development to pilot run and high-volume production.
• We are known for our reliable power-conversion technology, customised solutions, strong engineering capabilities and close customer partnerships.
• Our products serve key industries including data centres, servers, storage and networking, telecommunications, industrial equipment, transportation, electric vehicles, robotics and energy storage.
• Our manufacturing plants are located across Japan, China and Southeast Asia, supported by engineering design centres and regional offices worldwide.

ROLE MISSION

• Lead and coordinate OEM and ODM product-development projects from specification development through to pilot run and high-volume production.
• Ensure that projects are delivered smoothly, on time and in line with customer, quality, safety and business requirements.
• Work closely with engineering and other internal departments to ensure effective project execution and timely issue resolution.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with customers throughout the project.
• Report to the Product Development Director and work as part of a four-member team.

ROLE SUMMARY

• Manage several product-development programmes at the same time.
• Act as the key contact between internal engineering teams, external customers and other departments.
• Take responsibility for project planning, progress tracking, risk management, meetings, document control and issue escalation.
• Coordinate project activities from the initial product specification through to pilot production and mass-production launch.
• This is a hands-on role for a well‑organised, analytical and responsible person who can manage complex technical projects in a fast‑paced environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Manage OEM and ODM projects by coordinating internal teams, customers and external parties from product development through to pilot production.
• Coordinate product-design projects from specification development through to high-volume manufacturing introduction.
• Prepare, manage and update project plans using Microsoft Project and other project-management tools.
• Track project schedules, milestones, deliverables, risks and outstanding issues.
• Ensure that project activities follow company procedures, development schedules, quality requirements and applicable compliance standards.
• Identify project risks and obstacles and develop practical action plans to address them.
• Act as the main contact between the company and customers when required.
• Provide regular project updates to internal teams, customers and senior management.
• Prepare escalation reports for the executive management team when necessary.
• Organise project-end reviews to evaluate project performance, record lessons learned and identify areas for improvement.
• Support continuous improvement of project-management and product-development processes.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Degree in engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least 7 years of experience in programme management, project management or a product-development environment.
• Experience managing OEM or ODM projects is preferred.
• Proven ability to communicate with internal and external customers and manage their expectations.
• Good understanding of customer requirements, project schedules and product-delivery processes.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office.
• Able to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Responsible, proactive and comfortable working with cross-functional teams.
• Fluent spoken and written English and Chinese, including Putonghua.

TERMS & BENEFITS

• 5-day work week.
• 14 days of annual leave.
• 13-month salary.
• Medical insurance.
• Little or no business travel required.