Job summary 
The Project Manager oversees the planning, implementation, and monitor/control of projects assigned to him which have specified deliverables.

•  Schedule, plan, estimate and manage risks according to project timelines and budgets.
•  Be the bridge between the customers and the development/operation teams and ensure customers’ expectations are well executed within budget and timeline.
•  Ensure projects compliance with engineering process and quality policies.
•  Report to the PMO Director.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
The Project Manager oversees the projects management life cycle (sales support, products development, mass production, customer & field support) and performs a wide range of duties including the following:
Plan the project

•  Collect requirements from customers and GES sales, and define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management
• Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project
•  Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete the project
•  Provide accurate budget and cost to management for quotation submission
•  Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities
•  Review the project schedule with senior management and all other stakeholders that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required
•  Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion
• Form the project team
• In consultation with the functional managers (including other GES sites), identify and assign the right people with the right skills to the project team
•  Plan training as appropriate to the project team members if needed
• Manage project team in accordance to the established policies and practices of the organization
•  Ensure that all project personnel receive an appropriate orientation to the organization and the project
• Implement the project
•  Execute the project according to the project plan
• Develop forms and records to document project activities.
•  Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured
• Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project
• Establish a communication plan/schedule to update stakeholders and senior management including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project
• Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards Control the project
•  Write reports on the project (weekly progress summary and monthly project cost tracking) for management and stakeholders based on the reporting format prescribed
•  Identify, escalate and resolve issues, problems and risks of the project with the project team members
• Communicate with customers, and ensure flow of information to the relevant teams in a timely manner to meet customers’ expectations and requirements
• Monitor project progress and schedule and ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality
• Manage excursions and any unforeseen situations of the projects and take appropriate actions to ensure minimum impact to schedule, quality and cost targets
•  Ensure disciplinary compliance with the company policies as well as customers’ policies (if managing project at customers’ sites) by the project team members
• Evaluate and Close the project
• Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality
• Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase
•  Ensure proper closure of the project and close all outstanding issues
•  Report project end inventory of materials and ensure appropriate disposition with the Finance and Manufacturing teams
•  Perform lessons learned on the project with project team members, document them and take appropriate measures to improve on the next projects
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the direct supervisor or management.

Requirements :

 Education

• Degree in Engineering preferably in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electronics

 Experience

• At least 5 years of Project Management experience in equipment design and manufacturing in the electronics or semiconductor industry

Knowledge & Skills

•  Strong project management knowledge. PMP certification will be an added advantage.
• Advanced language skills in English (both spoken and written) is a MUST. Able to speak other languages such as Korean and Chinese will be an added advantage.
•  Able to communicate confidently at all levels (higher management, customers, peers, workers).
• Strong leadership skills and ability to positively influence others to achieve results of the projects.
• Proficiency in the use of computers for Project Planning and Scheduling (e.g. MS Project), Spreadsheets (e.g. MS Excel), Word Processing (e.g. MS Word), Email and Internet.
•  Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
•  Strong organizational, planning and problem solving skills.