JOB SCOPE / SUMMARY:
The role of the Assistant Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan. The Assistant Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
2. Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
3. Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
4. Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
5. Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
6. Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary; where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company.
7. Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
8. Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
9. Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
10. Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
11. Track project milestones and deliverables.
12. Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirement documentation and presentations.
13. Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyse results and troubleshoot problem areas.
14. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crisis and devise contingency plans.
15. Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
16. Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
1. Bachelor’s degree or above, around 5 years of direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution.
2. Demonstrated leadership roles in previous positions desirable.
3. Related job experience from EMS Industry.
4. Strong knowledge of technology platforms and systems.
5. Tier-1 clients working experience is preferred.
6. Oversea working experience is a plus.
7. Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
8. Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
9. Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
10. Flexible during times of change.
11. Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.
12. Willing to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
13. Customer service soft skills an asset.
14. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
15. Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese.