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Assistant Project Manager Regional SEA Development

  • Identify, qualify, and advance utility solar project opportunities across assigned SEA markets from initial market screening through site identification, feasibility confirmation, and opportunity handover to the EPCC team.
  • Maintain a live SEA opportunity pipeline tracker covering all markets, with stage, MW potential, key contacts, and next actions.
  • Conduct regular in-country market visits attending authority briefings, partner meetings, and site assessments.
  • Build and maintain a vetted subcontractor roster for each market covering solar installation, cabling and onshore works, civil works, and interconnection facilities.
  • Qualify subcontractors against the company's technical and commercial standards; maintain documented vendor lists for each trade by country.
  • Coordinate subcontractor introductions to the Regional EPCC Development Executive for active tender nominations.
  • Build and maintain relationships with energy ministries, grid operators, permit authorities, and relevant government agencies in each market.
  • Track policy developments, tender announcements, and regulatory changes that affect the company's pipeline.
  • Map the permit pathway for utility solar projects in each active market documenting timelines, requirements, and key decision-makers.
  • Identify, qualify, and manage local development partners and JV co-sponsors in each SEA market.
  • Maintain active partner relationships through regular touchpoints and joint market development activities.
  • Escalate JV term discussions and new market entry opportunities to the Project Manager and Director.
  • Direct and manage the in-country Vietnam Lead and Philippines Lead setting workplans, reviewing output, and providing development support.
  • Manage the SEA Market Development Executive ensuring effective deployment across market priorities.
  • Submit weekly SEA pipeline and market intelligence updates to the Project Manager.
  • Contribute to the monthly regional report covering opportunities, subcontractor network, authority engagement, and risks.

Requirements

  • 3–5 years in RE project development, infrastructure origination, or market development across SEA.
  • Proven experience working and travelling in at least 2 SEA markets.
  • Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
  • Fluent in English; additional SEA language (Vietnamese, Tagalog, Bahasa Indonesia, Thai) is a strong advantage
  • Experience managing in-country teams or local partners remotely.

What this application asks

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First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Resume, LinkedIn URL, How many years of relevant experience do you have in a similar role or field?, What is your current notice period with your employer?, Are you comfortable with the commute to the designated work location?, Do you have reliable access to transportation to fulfill the commuting requirements for this role?, What are your salary expectations for this position?, What is your nationality? (Please specify as per your official identification documents.), Do you require a work permit to work in Malaysia? (Yes/No), Kindly select your age group., Years of experiences in Solar industry., Please share up to three key achievements in the solar industry. If you do not have direct solar experience, kindly provide a brief summary of your relevant work experience.

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