Project Director

Key Responsibilities

Design Department Leadership & Strategic Planning

• Define the department’s long-term development roadmap in alignment with the organization’s business objectives and growth plans.
• Lead and oversee three core technical functions: Power System Studies, Grid Engineering, and Power Generation Engineering.
• Establish departmental priorities, develop operating plans, allocate resources, and drive overall performance and operational efficiency.

Technical Governance & Engineering Solutions

• Provide technical leadership and establish engineering strategies for renewable energy developments and power infrastructure projects.
• Review, validate, and approve engineering designs for wind and solar power facilities, substations, transmission lines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and associated civil works.
• Ensure engineering solutions comply with applicable international standards and Vietnamese technical regulations while maximizing project value and investment efficiency.

Design Portfolio & Project Delivery

• Maintain oversight of the organization’s entire design portfolio, ensuring consistency across projects and engineering packages.
• Monitor delivery schedules, technical quality, resource utilization, and budget performance throughout the design process.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables meet project specifications and are completed within agreed timelines.

Project Development & Investment Support

• Contribute technical expertise to feasibility assessments, technology evaluations, and the selection of cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with investment, commercial, and project teams to assess opportunities and support the advancement of potential energy projects.

Engineering Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and implement standardized engineering criteria, design procedures, and technical guidelines across the organization.
• Establish quality assurance mechanisms to maintain design integrity throughout all project phases.
• Promote the adoption of emerging technologies, innovative engineering methodologies, and industry best practices.

Cross-functional Collaboration & External Relations

• Serve as the principal technical liaison between the engineering function and other business units, including Investment & Finance, Project Setup & Operations, Commercial, and Corporate Support.
• Manage technical coordination with engineering consultants, EPC contractors, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), regulatory bodies, and domestic and international partners.
• Represent the organization in resolving engineering challenges and addressing technical matters throughout project development and execution.

Organizational Development & Talent Management

• Design the department’s organizational structure, workforce requirements, and long-term talent development plans.
• Build a strong succession pipeline, strengthen managerial capabilities, and enhance the technical expertise of the engineering team.
• Foster a professional, collaborative, and innovation-driven working environment.

Performance Management & Operational Oversight

• Establish departmental performance indicators and monitor progress against agreed objectives.
• Oversee task and project portfolios, ensuring effective prioritization, resource allocation, and timely execution across specialized engineering teams.
• Present regular performance updates, highlight key risks, and recommend corrective actions and operational improvements to executive leadership.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 15 years of professional experience in electrical design or engineering, including a minimum of five years in a managerial capacity.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing engineering design for renewable energy projects, including wind and solar power plants, substations, transmission lines, and associated civil infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of IEC and IEEE standards, together with applicable technical codes and regulatory requirements.
• Proven leadership, strategic planning, project governance, and team development capabilities.
• Professional fluency in English is essential, with the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with international stakeholders and technical specialists.

HOW TO APPLY: Please send your CV to the consultant in charge:

Mr. Linh Vu

E-mail: linh.vu@ev-search.com 

All applications will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.