Project Leader

Job Description

Your Team/Your Role

The position is responsible to lead the project team to execute the OEM project portfolio for dedicated category in order to deliver Outstanding Branded Lifetime Consumer Experiences.

Manage multiple projects simultaneously interfacing through cross-functional teams Ensure project objectives are met for responsible projects Ensure consistent compliance of Product Sourcing procedures, global OEM PD process and EPM methodology Ensure good communication with stakeholders internally and externally Manage the potential project risks proactively Implement the purchasing strategies for Finished Goods sourced from the Asia Pacific region Work with supplier to provide smooth supply chain management and minimize delays in projects, to support the global sales markets and product line organizations to ensure the procurement of cost-effective and quality products, and their efficient introduction into the market-place Support other Product Sourcing and internal customer market functions regarding technical aspects of product selection, development, qualification and improvement.

• Am I leading a team (if so, what size) or am I contributing as a part of a larger team?

As an individual, Project Manager will lead cross-functional project teams to achieve the project objectives.

• Brief summary of the team

Product Sourcing NPI team manage new projects throughout the communication and collaboration internally and externally, ensure the projects on time to market with required cost and quality.

A Typical Day

• What will the role involve – 3 main tasks that I will be responsible for?

Communicate with the business areas to understand the expectations and build up the project plan Work with the suppliers and Electrolux cross-functional teams to fulfill the project objectives Monitor the project progress according to the project plan and control the deviations and risks

• Any upcoming projects I will be a part of or leading?

FPS EU, Latam, NA projects, potentially for other categories as well like Fabric care, Dish care, FPP

• What are the requirements of the role?

Strong communication skills, in order to interface with internal and external business partners Strong negotiation and persuasion skills Outstanding team playing skills Strong organizational skills, which ensure that ideas are converted into deliverable projects and tasks, within agreed time and budget parameters Strong written & spoken English and Chinese Mandarin, Cantonese is a plus

• Which stakeholders will I be engaging with? Internal or external customers?

The project teams and steering committee teams, from the BA, Product Sourcing and the suppliers

• How will I interact with my stakeholders?

Face to face or on line meetings/calls

• How flexible are the working hours?

From 9:00 to 18:00 but will be flexible according to the projects

• Is travelling part of the job?

Need to go to the suppliers for critical project activities, also may need to travel abroad

Who You Are

• What type of personality do you want to attract?

Strong character with good interpersonal skills to work in a multinational and cross functional team, and be capable of driving changes Ability to perform under pressure and adjust to changing requirements Ability to assess problems and take the appropriate course of action. Be hands-on and determined to make things happen. Have a strong mindset of ownership and responsibility.

• Which behaviors are going to be most important to succeed? Think core competences

Work efficiently and proactively to deliver results Excellent communication skills (oral, written and graphic), in order to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization Strong interpersonal skills, can interact effectively and build relationships with persons of  various cultures and hierarchical levels

• What technical skills will be required?

Project management skills, PMP or Prince 2 certificate is a plus Computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Project Product and/or Process knowledge is an advantage

• Any education I should have completed?

Minimum Bachelor’s degree

• Should I have some prior experience?

Minimum 5~8 years experiences of project management, appliance industry is a plus

Keeping you Healthy and Safe

We want you to return home in even better shape than when you started, so we need you to help us do this by making sure you follow a few simple steps. We need you to:

• Make sure you take reasonable care for your own health and safety, and
• Take reasonable care that what you do (or what you don’t do when you should have) doesn’t affect the health and safety of others, and
• Follow reasonable instructions that we might give from time-to-time, such as reporting incidents and hazards, and
• Follow policies or procedures, so long as it’s reasonable and we’ve told you about it, and
• Attend training that helps you to work safely