Have final responsibility for the successful turn-key delivery of one or more simultaneous Material Handling projects and are the link between the customer and the project team, consisting of Vanderlande Industries staff and subcontractors.
Project financial and budgetary control, including the initial project budget breakdown and cash flow management.
Project planning, including the integration of the project plan with the customer's overall planning; Quality control and risk management.
Management of the client relationship and client expectations, acting as the primary interface with the customer; Manage reporting, ensure the identification and escalation of issues/risks.
Understand contract terms and conditions and maintain a clear document trail. Lead a multi-disciplined team, including subcontractors.
Select third-party suppliers, including contract negotiation.
Travel when required to perform the tasks as described for this position.
Extended travel periods may be required during the commissioning and acceptance phase of each project. Manage multiple tasks and projects
Required Qualification
Bachelor's degree level or similar qualification with relevant technical experience.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Project Management with projects exceeding 5 million.
A natural leader with excellent communication and motivational skills.
Knowledge and application of Asian market requirements.
Good command of English and Chinese (Traditional)
Experience in Material Handling projects or similar industries.
Technically competent (multidisciplinary) with good commercial acumen.
Dynamic problem solver with drive, determination and resilience to deliver results.
Structured and organised approach to Project Management with flexibility to adapt to a rapidly changing project environment.
Understanding of control systems hierarchy and implementation.
Applicants must have an understanding of relevant contract law and have experience in planning and management in a multi-disciplinary environment. Customer focus is of the highest importance.
