Project Manager (Vietnamese-English Speaker)

McKinney Properties, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation

Paid time off

Job summary

A central Ohio manufacturing company seeks a motivated Project Manager to oversee resources, schedules, and financials for efficient project control. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple projects, and experience working with Southeast Asian languages and cultures. Responsibilities include collaborating with clients from design to delivery and tracking vendor production and quality control. Compensation includes a competitive salary and benefits such as medical insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be quick, assertive, and highly self-motivated.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working within or with Southeast Asian languages and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Manage resources, schedules, and financials efficiently.
• Work closely with clients throughout the manufacturing process.
• Collaborate with Asia team for vendor negotiations and quality control.
• Track production and quality control to meet client standards and delivery timelines.
• Clarify and resolve issues and escalate when needed.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Time management

Education

Associate or Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a responsible, articulate, and motivated Project Manager who can quickly identify vulnerabilities and obstacles, then create innovative solutions. This role is responsible for managing resources, schedules, and financials to ensure projects are controlled efficiently and effectively. The Project Manager will work closely with clients to understand and meet their manufacturing needs, from the design phase through product delivery, while managing client expectations, anticipating operational and tactical risks, and tracking progress. Collaboration with our Asia team will be essential to locate, qualify, and negotiate with vendors, as well as to track production and quality control to ensure client standards and delivery timetables are met. This role involves clarifying and resolving issues, escalating where necessary, and maintaining communication among multiple parties throughout quoting, production, and delivery—inclusive of our Asian factories, overseas staff, clients, and fellow team members. Additional responsibilities include taking on internal projects as assigned, fulfilling office duties as part of the Columbus team, and demonstrating curiosity and self-motivation in learning about assigned projects.

Key qualifications

Key qualifications include being quick, assertive, and highly self-motivated with a positive, team-focused attitude. The ideal candidate is extremely detail-oriented, organized, and skilled in time management, with strong written and verbal communication abilities. The ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, remain calm under pressure, and adapt to change and complexity in dynamic environments is essential. Candidates should be able to shift between big-picture thinking and small-but-crucial details, and build strong, collaborative relationships with clients, vendors, and team members.

Education and experience

Education and experience requirements include an Associate or Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience), along with experience working within or with Southeast Asian languages and cultures. Sourcing, quoting, and purchasing experience is required, preferably in Southeast Asian industrial markets, and the ability to interpret component part drawings and prints is considered a plus.

Compensation

Compensation includes a competitive base salary with the opportunity to earn a generous commission. Benefits offered are medical, dental, and vision insurance, vacation, and paid time off.

Job location

Job location: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. This position is located in central Ohio, and no relocation is offered.

Language requirements

Language requirements: Conversational English is required, with proficiency in any Southeast Asian language preferred, especially Vietnamese.