Project Manager - Product Development
reference-number: 21512
posted: 01/06/2026
form-of-employment: Permanent
rate: 60000000 (VND) - 80000000 (VND)
industry: Manufacturing - Funiture
Specialisatie: QA/QC/R and D/ Product Development
COMPANY BRIEF
Our client, a high-end furniture manufacture (FDI), is looking for Project Manager – Product Development in for their Vietnam manufacturing facility.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Project Manager – Product Development (PM-PD) serves as the strategic lead for new and diverse projects proposed by existing and potential customers. This role owns the full product lifecycle from initial concept to production-ready specification, ensuring that all projects—including new collections, hospitality RFQs, and innovative manufacturing techniques—are delivered on time and to the customer's exact standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Project Planning & Timeline Management (40%)
QUALIFICATIONS
CORE COMPETENCIES
Our client, a high-end furniture manufacture (FDI), is looking for Project Manager – Product Development in for their Vietnam manufacturing facility.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Project Manager – Product Development (PM-PD) serves as the strategic lead for new and diverse projects proposed by existing and potential customers. This role owns the full product lifecycle from initial concept to production-ready specification, ensuring that all projects—including new collections, hospitality RFQs, and innovative manufacturing techniques—are delivered on time and to the customer's exact standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Project Planning & Timeline Management (40%)
- Own the full product development lifecycle from concept intake through production handoff.
- Manage new product projects as assigned by the Product Development Director.
- Lead the development of new groups, items, and collections from existing customers, as well as products for new customers.
- Oversee Contract and Hospitality RFQs (Request for Quotations).
- Incorporate and manage new manufacturing techniques and materials (e.g., new to the factory) from both new and existing customers.
- Make strategic recommendations to customers to assist them in achieving their goals for manufacturability and pricing.
- Manage a team of Product Engineers and PD Specialists, set clear priorities and support professional development.
- Lead the translation of customer requirements and market direction into viable, manufacturable product designs.
- Establish and enforce product documentation standards, including BOM structure, drawing conventions, and change management.
- Drive continuous improvement in the NPI (New Product Introduction) process to eliminate bottlenecks.
- Define and specify materials and components per customer specifications.
- Work with Supply Chain to evaluate new materials, balancing cost, availability, and quality.
- Coordinate with Production to secure capacity for sample development and approval cycles.
- Ensure the final product matches the Customer’s aesthetic and functional expectations.
- Monitor development KPIs (sample approval rates, on-time NPI delivery) and report findings to the executive committee.
- Ensure product specifications include accurate species, material origin, and certification data.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Engineering, Furniture Technology, or a related field.
- Experience: 5+ years of product development experience in furniture/wood products, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
- Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of furniture construction, wood species, hardware, and surface finishes.
- Project Expertise: Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-SKU programs and hospitality RFQs.
- Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD, 3D modeling tools, and PLM systems ( if any).
- Language: Professional English proficiency (written and spoken) is mandatory for reporting and customer interaction.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Result-Oriented: High ownership mindset, treats quality and on-time delivery as personal commitments.
- Strategic Advisor: Proactively makes recommendations to customers to optimize pricing and production.
- Strong People Leader: Creates accountability while developing team capability.
- Adaptability: Able to manage new techniques and diverse material requirements from a global customer base.
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