Assistant Project Manager Regional SEA Development

Solarvest (Vietnam) Company Limited; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 196,541 - 314,465; Full time

Job summary

Solarvest (Vietnam) Company Limited is looking for a Market Development Executive to manage utility solar project opportunities across Southeast Asia (SEA). You will identify potential projects, maintain relationships with key stakeholders, and contribute to the overall strategy for market development.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of relevant experience, is degree-qualified, and is fluent in English. Knowledge of additional SEA languages is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in RE project development, infrastructure origination, or market development across SEA.
• Proven experience working and travelling in at least 2 SEA markets.
• Fluent in English; additional SEA language is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Identify and advance utility solar project opportunities in SEA markets.
• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies.
• Manage market development efforts and coordinate with in-country leads.

Skills

Project development

Market development

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and advance utility solar project opportunities across assigned SEA markets from initial market screening through site identification, feasibility confirmation, and opportunity handover to the EPCC team.
• Maintain a live SEA opportunity pipeline tracker covering all markets, with stage, MW potential, key contacts, and next actions.
• Conduct regular in-country market visits attending authority briefings, partner meetings, and site assessments.
• Build and maintain a vetted subcontractor roster for each market covering solar installation, cabling and onshore works, civil works, and interconnection facilities.
• Qualify subcontractors against the company's technical and commercial standards; maintain documented vendor lists for each trade by country.
• Coordinate subcontractor introductions to the Regional EPCC Development Executive for active tender nominations.
• Build and maintain relationships with energy ministries, grid operators, permit authorities, and relevant government agencies in each market.
• Track policy developments, tender announcements, and regulatory changes that affect the company's pipeline.
• Map the permit pathway for utility solar projects in each active market documenting timelines, requirements, and key decision-makers.
• Identify, qualify, and manage local development partners and JV co-sponsors in each SEA market.
• Maintain active partner relationships through regular touchpoints and joint market development activities.
• Escalate JV term discussions and new market entry opportunities to the Project Manager and Director.
• Direct and manage the in-country Vietnam Lead and Philippines Lead setting workplans, reviewing output, and providing development support.
• Manage the SEA Market Development Executive ensuring effective deployment across market priorities.
• Submit weekly SEA pipeline and market intelligence updates to the Project Manager.
• Contribute to the monthly regional report covering opportunities, subcontractor network, authority engagement, and risks.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in RE project development, infrastructure origination, or market development across SEA.
• Proven experience working and travelling in at least 2 SEA markets.
• Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Fluent in English; additional SEA language (Vietnamese, Tagalog, Bahasa Indonesia, Thai) is a strong advantage
• Experience managing in-country teams or local partners remotely.