Global Project Coordinator (Manufacturing)

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Global Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the Global Test Center Project and supporting the R&D Manager in managing R&D investments, machines, equipment, technologies, and R&D Service operations at B. Braun Vietnam (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Process, Problem Solving).
This role plays a key part in global collaboration, project execution, and ensuring alignment between Vietnam Test Center and Global Test Centers.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Global Coordinator of Global Test Center (Main Job Function)

• Act as Project Manager for the Global Test Center project (complex project with multiple services: Sample, Aging, Transport, Testing… in different countries: Vietnam, Germany, Malaysia, Hungary, France).
• Schedule Management:
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
• Coordinate with Global Test Center and global requestors to ensure timely completion.
• Conduct reviews and update stakeholders on timeline changes.
• Risk Management:
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and report risk status to stakeholders.
• Implement and track risk response plans.
• Resource Management:
• Identify and allocate required resources (personnel, equipment, budget).
• Collaborate with departments to resolve resource conflicts.
• Set up contingency planning and efficient resource usage.
• Allocate all RD Service Packages to RD Service members and monitor progress.

2. Assist R&D Manager – R&D Investments, Machines, Equipment & Technologies

• Assist in planning, execution, and follow-up of R&D investments (budget estimation, proposal support, monitoring, control).
• Supervision of R&D equipment & machines (operation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting).
• Supervision of Implementation and operation of R&D machine technologies (Walk-in Aging Chamber, Espec Chamber, Test Center equipment…).

3. Assist R&D Manager – R&D Service Operations (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Process, Problem Solving)

• Prioritization and capacity planning for Test Center in Vietnam.
• Creating, standardizing, harmonizing, and integrating processes of Test Center in Vietnam with Global Test Center processes (Test Center in Germany and in Malaysia).
• Coordination, alignment, escalation, and cross-functional collaboration for problem solving.
• Monitoring quality, cost, delivery, invoices, sales forecasting, and business controlling for R&D Service operations.

AUTHORIZATION

• Propose overall strategy for R&D Service.
• Propose department requirements (human, resource, capability, capacity).
• Propose personnel for RD Service.
• Propose / Review all R&D Investment.
• Review/approve R&D Service processes and expenses (where applicable with multi-level approval).
• Review/approve R&D documentation (orders, protocols, reports, records…).
• Review/approve prioritization & capacity planning decisions for production samples, accelerated aging, testing.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

Regular weekly/monthly/quarterly collaboration with:

• RD Service Center Manager
• Test Center in Germany and Malaysia (HoD, Team Leaders)
• QC, Controlling, Tax, Finance Accounting
• SCM, IE, Production, PMS
• R&D Team in Vietnam
• Global Braun Technology Center, Global SCM, Global Procurement, Global Controlling

External

• External laboratories (testing, simulation, measurement)
• Machine/equipment suppliers

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree with technical background (must have)
• Master or PhD (nice to have)

Experience (must have)

1. At least 3 years as a Project Leader for global projects in manufacturing:
• In more than 2 countries
• More than 5 team members
• Budget > €100,000
2. Experience supporting a manager to lead a team of ≥6 members OR leading ≥2 members.
3. Experience with investment workflow and machinery/equipment valued > €800,000.

Nice to have:

• Experience in R&D, especially medical devices (production, testing)
• Experience with lab test equipment
• Experience with HVAC systems
• Experience working with authorities (customs for Import Export, Tax audit)

Skills

1. Leadership
2. Project management (PMP/PRINCE2/CAPM is an advantage)
3. Negotiation & critical thinking
4. Intercultural competence
5. English (B2 required), German is an advantage

Additional Requirements

• Experience criteria are essential to ensure operational continuity, global project quality, and long-term business stability.
• This role is critical for EBEAM WS5 Project, classified A1 in the PEM System.