Title: Project Manager (report to Senior Project Manager)
SCHSAsia is an impact-driven consultancy that offers consulting, training, and projects focused on women empowerment. In 2017, SCHSAsia launched the Women’s Economy Summit, an annual signature event in partnership with the American Chamber of Commerce in China, with a mission to raise awareness of the key role women play in global economic development. In 2019, in a joint effort with AmCham, SCHSAsia went a step further by initiating the Women’s Advisory Council (WAC), an engaged and impactful network of leaders and decision-makers that aims to advance gender equality through women empowerment in businesses in China. WAC Members are comprised with multinational organizations who understand that gender equality, sustainable development, and business success are inextricably linked. Our current members are BP, Chayora, Dow, ExxonMobil, Henkel, HPE, Johnson & Johnson, Mars, Merck, and Microsoft. With advice and support from Members, SCHSAsia coordinates monthly events and implements impactful initiatives and projects, including the Women Empowerment Awards in China, the Gender Pay Project, and Girls in STEMM.
SCHSAsia is seeking an experienced Project Manager capable of leading and driving projects, building and maintaining client relations, and applying strategic thinking to decision-making. The ideal candidate has excellent communication and organization skills, a specialization in events and logistics, and a passion for women empowerment and fast-paced start-ups.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to execute projects to an exceptionally high standard
- Assist in the development of project scope and objectives, involving relevant stakeholders
- Predict resources needed to achieve objectives and allocate them efficiently and effectively
- Manage completion of projects on time, within budget and within scope
- Track project costs in order to meet budget
- Develop a detailed project plan and timeline in order to monitor and track progress
- Prepare regular reports about progress, changes, and strategy for team and clients
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation to ensure repeatability
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with all stakeholders
- Be accountable for accomplishing a range of requests
- Explore opportunities to take initiative, add value, and grow projects
- Build and expand project management and leadership skills by engaging in educational training
- Seek out networking, promotion, and partnership opportunities
- Be a positive and professional representative of SCHSAsia
- Other duties as assigned by senior management
Qualities:
- Accountable, organized, and detail-oriented
- Motivated to take initiative, solve problems, and improve processes
- Supportive and collaborative team player
- Adaptable to a fast-paced, start-up environment
- Creative and strategic about sustainability and impact
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree
- 3+ years of Project Management experience
- Native/bilingual in Chinese and fluent/professional in English
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Passionate about gender equality and women empowerment
Details:
- Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00AM – 18:00PM
- Office: COFCO Plaza, No. 8 Jianguomennei Ave., Dongcheng District, Beijing, China
- Preferred Start Date: March
To apply send your CV and cover letter to: charlotte.smith@schsasia.com