Localization Project Coordinator

PT BYD AUTO INDONESIA; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 150,000,000 - 240,000,000; Full time

Job summary

BYD Auto Co., Ltd. seeks a full-time Localization Project Coordinator to lead end-to-end localization certification for BYD vehicle models in Indonesia.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Product, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Legal, and liaison with local certification bodies and government authorities. You will monitor changes in Indonesian policy, manage submissions and approvals, travel to the Subang factory as needed, and maintain clear records with timely

Qualifications

• Professional proficiency in Chinese; English advantageous.
• Experience in vehicle certification, homologation, regulatory affairs, or automotive project management preferred (2+ years).
• Understanding of Indonesia's vehicle certification regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end localization certification coordination for Indonesia vehicle models.
• Track milestones, risks, and roadblocks to ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Product, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Legal.
• Liaise with local certification bodies and government authorities; manage submissions and follow-ups.
• Monitor changes in localization policies and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Occasional travel to Subang factory to coordinate with production and quality teams.

Skills

Chinese proficiency

Cross-functional coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Localization Project Coordinator to lead and coordinate the end-to-end localization certification process for BYD vehicle models in Indonesia. This role serves as the central cross-functional bridge, driving alignment across Product, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Legal teams, while also acting as the primary liaison with external certification bodies and government authorities.

Key responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end coordination of localization certification for vehicle models in Indonesia, from initial application through final approval. Track project milestones, identify risks, and proactively resolve roadblocks to ensure on-time delivery.

Act as the central coordinator to drive alignment across internal departments, including Product, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Legal. Facilitate cross-departmental communication, clarify responsibilities, and ensure all parties are aligned on certification timelines and requirements.

Serve as the primary point of contact with local certification bodies, government agencies, and regulatory authorities. Manage submission, follow-up, and approval processes to maintain smooth communication and compliance with Indonesian regulations.

Proactively monitor changes in localization policies and regulatory requirements in Indonesia. Adapt certification strategies and project plans accordingly to ensure continued compliance and minimize impact on project timelines.

Travel occasionally to the Subang factory to coordinate with production and quality teams, verify on-site compliance, and resolve certification-related issues at the operational level.

Maintain clear, organized records of all certification submissions, approvals, correspondence, and project status updates. Produce timely deliverables and progress reports to stakeholders.

About you

Professional working proficiency in Chinese is required; English-language skills are advantageous.

Sound understanding of Indonesia's vehicle certification and homologation regulations and procedures.

Relevant experience in vehicle certification, homologation, regulatory affairs, or automotive project management is preferred, ideally with at least two years of experience.

Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with project management tools is a plus.

Strong problem-solving mindset, flexibility, and demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and horizontal alignment across departments.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of tracking multiple priorities independently while delivering outputs on time.

Direct experience coordinating with Indonesian certification bodies or government agencies (e.g., Kemenperin, MOI, MOF).

Background in multinational corporations, OEMs, or automotive supply chain.

Experience in vehicle homologation or type-approval processes in Southeast Asian markets.

Strong project coordination skills with a track record of driving cross-team initiatives to completion.

BYD Auto Co., Ltd. is the automotive subsidiary of the Chinese multinational BYD Co. The company produces automobiles, buses, electric bicycles, forklifts, rechargeable batteries and trucks. The current model range of automobiles includes electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and petrol-engined vehicles.