Senior Project Management

About Piaggio

Established in 1884, Piaggio Group is Europe's largest scooter and motorcycle manufacturer and one of the world leaders in the industry. Piaggio's four brands in the motorcycle industry encompass a diverse range of two-wheeled vehicles, each with its distinct identity and appeal: Vespa, Piaggio, Aprilia & Moto Guzzi.

In the Asia Pacific market, Piaggio has a presence in 16 countries. In 2010, Piaggio has chosen Vietnam as its regional hub in Asia Pacific and invested significantly in its operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management guarantees the development of projects based on the Product Range Plan, managing and coordinating Project Management team's activities. Project Management manages all the resources assigned by each department to the project, defining the priorities accordingly to common goals.

Project Management is in charge of:

• Project development costs

• Product cost

• Project deadlines

• Product quality performances

• Product performances

Main Tasks:

• Define the Product Range Plan in collaboration with the Product Marketing Department.

• Analyze, complete, and approve Request Definition Vehicles (RDVs) received from Product Marketing (related to Vehicle competence).

• Analyze, complete, and approve Request Definition Engines (RDMs) received from the Engine Platform (related to Powertrain competence).

• Review Product Briefs from Product Marketing and define Product Assumptions and Descriptive BOM (Bill of Materials) content in coordination with the Project Team.

• Define the Profile Book contents based on Product Briefs, together with the Project Team.

• During the preliminary phase, review product cost and fixed asset estimates prepared by the Cost Engineering Team (based on inputs from Chief Engineer/Project Manager) and submit findings to the Head of R&D.

• Provide project development timelines and ensure adherence during execution.

• Supply essential project data (costs, schedules, ramp-up plans) for Business Plan preparation.

• Review and approve CNEs, ensuring the accuracy of volumes, costs, market destination, Make/Buy strategy, and spare parts classification.

• Collaborate with the Chief Engineer/Project Manager and Spare Parts Technical Documentation Manager to confirm spare parts lists before the first BOM release.

• Ensure vehicle and engine availability to support technical documentation (LUM & MSS) and aftersales assistance system creation. Verify and validate data within LUM and MSS documents before press and publication approval.

• Schedule and lead Project Progress Meetings and Gate Review Meetings (Check List Gates).

• Work closely with the Quality Manager to resolve customer care quality issues and maintain the Project Critical Issues Chart.

• Periodically review project KPIs (product cost, CAPEX, timelines, etc.) and ensure targets are met.

• Monitor development activities and highlight potential risks or deviations to senior management.

• Approve or reject supplier proposals submitted by the Purchasing Department, including price lists and scheduling agreements.

• Participate, together with Purchasing, Chief Engineer, and Quality teams, in evaluating strategic or long lead-time suppliers, auditing their production sites, and defining supplier criticality levels.

• Approve and manage technical changes to vehicles before or during mass production.

• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications for product launch activities.

• Work with the Head of R&D to define and maintain the Product Availability Plan.

• Periodically edit and update the Engine Range Plan with relevant technical definitions and macroeconomic data (Powertrain competence).

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in product development, engineering project management, or R&D roles within the automotive or manufacturing industry.

• Strong understanding of vehicle, product lifecycle management, and BOM structures.

• Experience in cost analysis, project budgeting, and supplier evaluation is an advantage.

• Excellent project management and organizational skills.

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Effective cross-functional communication with other teams.

• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

BENEFITS

• Performance bonus and 13th salary

• Annual salary review

• 12 days of annual leave, plus 2 summer vacation days off

• Enjoy welfare regimes: birthday bonus; seniority bonus; gift in Mid-Autumn Festival, New Year, etc.

• Social Insurance according to Vietnamese Labor Law

• Extra health insurance for employee

• Annual health check

• Several training courses to increase your competence with great opportunities for career development

• Bonding activities: team building, year-end party, etc.

• Attractive employee discount/ internal sales programnts and internal purchase programs for company products.