Project Manager - Advanced Manufacturing Projects (Japanese-Speaking)

About the role

Turner & Townsend, a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, is hiring a Project Manager for advanced manufacturing projects in Singapore. The role leads end-to-end management of manufacturing facility projects, including production lines, cleanrooms, laboratories and automation systems, and requires Japanese language proficiency to work with Japanese-speaking clients and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Guide and mentor junior team members, support onboarding, and foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture
• Act as key point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders, and escalate risks proactively
• Lead project planning and execution: master schedules, equipment delivery, manufacturing system installations, utilities integration, long-lead procurement, statutory inspections, permits and regulatory approvals
• Monitor milestones, critical paths and resource allocation, and coordinate site progress, quality, safety and commissioning readiness
• Manage external consultants, engineering partners, contractors and multidisciplinary teams, and run regular progress meetings
• Prepare project reports on schedule, cost, risks and decisions, and use tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
• Manage procurement: scopes of work, proposal evaluation, contract negotiation, supplier onboarding and vendor performance

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in advanced manufacturing, industrial facilities, semiconductors, electronics, pharmaceuticals, automotive or related industries
• Proven experience managing manufacturing facility projects, production line installations, equipment implementation or facility expansions
• Japanese language proficiency and excellent written and spoken English

Required skills

• Project management principles, scheduling, budgeting, risk management and stakeholder management
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage consultants, contractors and suppliers
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving and organisational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities