Vice President, Project Operations

Position Overview

The Vice President of Project Operations leads the strategy and execution of all project operations within the company, overseeing every phase from initiation through delivery and ongoing enhancement. This leadership role focuses on structuring efficient project systems, optimizing resource distribution, and improving the quality and efficiency of project delivery to support business expansion and strategic goal attainment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a project operations strategy aligned with the corporate vision, establishing management systems, processes, and governance for project operations.
• Lead efforts to standardize, digitize, and continuously enhance the project operations framework while optimizing the portfolio for better organizational efficiency.
• Manage planning, execution, tracking, and final delivery of large and complex projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Allocate resources effectively, monitor key project milestones, and promptly address risks, challenges, and obstacles impacting project progress.
• Design and implement KPIs and management systems for project operations, incorporating data analysis and reporting to drive process automation and operational excellence.
• Strategically plan and allocate resources including personnel, budgets, equipment, and technology, supporting cross-project resource sharing for enhanced efficiency.
• Maintain and manage partnerships with external vendors and suppliers.
• Implement enterprise-level risk management systems and quality standards, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in client satisfaction and project quality.
• Work collaboratively with various departments such as sales, product development, R&D, procurement, finance, and customer service to integrate resources and promote cooperative execution.
• Maintain strong relationships with key clients, participate in commercial negotiations, and encourage long-term project partnerships and renewal opportunities.
• Build and lead project operations and PMO teams, establishing development plans, talent cultivation, and performance assessment frameworks that foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Project Management, Engineering Management, Business Management, Operations Management, or related disciplines.
• MBA or equivalent Master’s degree is preferred.
• Over 10 years of experience in project or operations management, including at least 5 years in senior management positions.
• Proven background managing large-scale, cross-regional, or international projects.
• Experience in establishing PMOs and project governance is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of digital project management tools and enterprise operational systems.