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Our client is seeking a Project Manager to lead the development of innovative B2C smart home products from concept to launch. The ideal candidate will independently manage multiple teams, ensuring on-time delivery while maintaining alignment with the brand’s premium standards. This role requires someone with a background in smart home, hardware, or app development, strong organizational and communication skills, and fluency in Mandarin to effectively collaborate with international stakeholders.

Location: Fully-Remote (Work from Home), ideally within PST hours.

Hours: Part-time (20/30 Hours/ Weekly)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage Product Lifecycle: Drive product development from initial concept through launch, maintaining alignment across teams and ensuring deadlines are met.

  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as a bridge between design, engineering, logistics, and brand teams, ensuring smooth collaboration and communication.

  • Develop Documentation: Create detailed project timelines, process flows, and technical documentation to guide team efforts and ensure clarity.

  • B2C Market Focus: Bring expertise in B2C product development, understanding customer needs, and delivering exceptional user experiences.

  • Smart Integration: Collaborate on the integration of smart technology features, ensuring seamless functionality in hardware or app-driven products.

  • Handle Logistics: Partner with stakeholders to navigate import and customs requirements for product launches.

  • Brand Strategy Collaboration: Work with the branding team to ensure all products reflect the organization’s premium positioning.

  • Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular updates to stakeholders, managing expectations and ensuring alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications:

  • Experience: 3+ years in project management within the smart home, hardware, or app development sectors.

  • B2C Expertise: Proven track record working on B2C products, ideally premium consumer goods.

  • Language Skills: Fluency in Mandarin is mandatory; strong English skills (both written and verbal) for team presentations and collaboration.

  • Independence: Ability to manage projects with minimal supervision, driving progress and resolving challenges proactively.

  • Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication for bridging language and cultural barriers across teams.

Tools: Familiarity with project management platforms such as Asana, Slack, or Notion is a plus.

What Success Looks Like:

  • On-Time Launches: Products delivered on schedule, meeting or exceeding market expectations.

  • Effective Collaboration: Strong relationships with both local and international teams, fostering seamless communication.

  • Premium Product Delivery: B2C products that resonate with customers and align with the brand’s premium image.

  • Problem Solving: Proactively identifying and resolving challenges without extensive oversight.

Opportunity:

  • Join a dynamic team creating cutting-edge smart home solutions that enhance everyday life.

  • This role offers the chance to independently lead projects from concept to market, collaborate with talented teams globally, and bring exceptional B2C products to life.

  • If you’re a fluent Mandarin-speaking professional with a passion for smart technology and innovation, we encourage you to apply!

Application Process:

To be considered for this role these steps need to be followed:

  • Fill in the application form

  • Record a video showcasing your skill sets

What You Should Know About Project Manager - , ProjectGrowth

Are you a talented Project Manager looking to make an impact in the smart home industry? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client is on the hunt for a proactive and skilled Project Manager to lead the development of innovative B2C smart home products from start to finish. In this fully remote position, you'll have the flexibility to work part-time, ideally within PST hours, allowing you to balance work and life. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in smart home, hardware, or app development and should be fluent in Mandarin to collaborate effectively with international stakeholders. You'll manage multiple teams to ensure on-time product launches while maintaining the brand's premium standards. Your responsibilities will include driving the product lifecycle, ensuring smooth cross-functional coordination, developing detailed project documentation, and collaborating with the branding team to align product offerings with the organization's premium image. The role requires exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, as you bridge gaps between languages and cultures in your interactions. If you're a self-starter with at least 3 years of experience in project management, particularly in B2C contexts, we encourage you to apply and lead the charge in creating cutting-edge smart home solutions that enhance everyday life for customers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Project Manager - Role at ProjectGrowth
What are the main responsibilities of a Project Manager with our client?

The Project Manager at our client oversees the entire product lifecycle from concept to launch. This includes driving development, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with the brand’s premium standards.

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What qualifications does our client require for the Project Manager position?

Candidates must have at least 3 years of project management experience in smart home, hardware, or app development, with a proven track record in B2C product development. Fluency in Mandarin is required for effectively engaging with international stakeholders.

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How important is communication for the Project Manager role at our client?

Communication is crucial for the Project Manager role at our client. The ideal candidate must excel in both written and verbal communication to facilitate collaboration across diverse teams and cultures.

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What tools will the Project Manager use at our client?

The Project Manager may use various project management tools such as Asana, Slack, or Notion to track progress and facilitate communication among team members.

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What success looks like for a Project Manager at our client?

Success for the Project Manager at our client is characterized by on-time product launches, effective collaboration with local and international teams, and the delivery of premium B2C products that resonate with customers.

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Can you describe your experience with B2C product development as a Project Manager?

Highlight specific projects where you successfully led B2C initiatives, detailing how you identified customer needs and ensured product-market fit.

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How do you manage multiple teams to ensure project deadlines are met?

Discuss strategies you utilize to coordinate schedules, streamline communication, and motivate teams to stay on track.

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What tools do you find most effective for project management and why?

Share your preferred project management tools and how they enhance collaboration and efficiency in your workflow.

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Describe a challenge you faced in a past project and how you overcame it.

Provide a specific example of a difficult situation, focusing on your problem-solving approach and the positive outcome achieved.

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How do you ensure alignment with a brand's premium standards throughout the project lifecycle?

Explain your methods for maintaining quality checks and collaborating with branding teams to uphold brand values from inception to launch.

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What strategies do you use to communicate with international stakeholders effectively?

Discuss your approach to bridging language and cultural differences, highlighting any tools or methods that facilitate smoother communication.

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Why is fluency in Mandarin essential for this role?

Explain how communication in Mandarin enhances collaboration with specific teams or clients, citing examples where applicable.

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How do you prioritize tasks in a fast-paced project environment?

Share your prioritization techniques, emphasizing how you balance urgent responsibilities with long-term goals.

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Can you provide an example of a successful product launch you managed?

Detail the steps you took from initial concept through to launch, and discuss metrics or feedback that indicate success.

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What motivates you to work in the smart home tech industry?

Reflect on your passion for technology and how it drives you to innovate solutions that improve users' everyday lives.

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