Lidl & Kaufland Asia Hiring! Full Time (Assistant) Project Manager in - Ricebowl

Summary

We are seeking an experienced candidate to join our team as a Project Manager for LINT Special Projects. This role is dedicated to streamlining non-commercial procurement processes for employee merchandise (such as Staff Online Shop and Sponsorship Merchandising projects).

The ideal candidate will serve as the central point of contact between Lidl International (LINT), Lidl & Kaufland Asia (LKA), and key internal/external stakeholders. You will be responsible for standardising workflow processes, facilitating cross-category coordination, managing budgets, and liaising with our internal teams to drive these special projects forward efficiently.

What you'll do

Central Point of Contact & Liaison: Serve as the designated single point of contact for LINT and LKA operations, coordinating seamlessly with cross-functional internal stakeholders and international teams to ensure efficient project alignment and milestone tracking.

Cross-Category Project Leadership: Drive operational planning and non-commercial procurement across both hardlines and textile categories.

Process Standardisation: Implement standardised templates, digital processes, and structured operational workflows to reduce manual workload and overtime.

Stakeholder Facilitation & Alignment: Mobilise internal teams across departments, organizing and leading key project meetings to align expectations, share updates, and proactively resolve bottlenecks.

Budget & Cost Center Oversight: Manage project cost tracking and ensure fair, transparent usage of budgets per WoN across non-commercial procurement initiatives.

What you'll need

Organisational Knowledge & Product Experience: Demonstrated ability and capability to leverage existing organisational knowledge, navigate complex enterprise structures, and product portfolios; internal candidate with deep familiarity with our organisational network and product lines strongly preferred.

Cross-Category Product Knowledge: Deep familiarity and hands-on experience handling multiple categories of products, familiar with WoNs within the organisation.

Exceptional Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Proven ability to build relationships, positively influence, bring diverse groups of stakeholders together, and effectively communicate across departments and international office locations.

Project & Process Management: Strong background in operational planning, milestone tracking, and process standardisation.

Proactive Problem Solver: Ability to work flexibly and structure non-standard/special projects proactively.

What you'll receive

This role offers a compelling opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally within Lidl & Kaufland Asia and partner directly with our international team. It serves as a stepping stone toward a specialised product category while allowing you to showcase a structured approach, sharpen organisational skills, develop sharp business acumen, and master merchandising.

We are dedicated to fostering a family-friendly culture and work environment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates with the required skills and experience. We enable fair pay within the company by creating non-discriminatory salary systems. Working at Lidl & Kaufland Asia is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We are accredited as a Fair and Progressive employer by the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP).

Market Leading Remuneration Package:

Annual wage supplement and discretionary bonus

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Supportive Environment:

Out of Office leave for important appointments

In-house training courses

Training sponsorship scheme

Work-life Balance:

5-day week

Competitive Annual Leave

Charity, Community and Sporting Events

If you are not invited for an interview within 4 weeks, we regret that your application was not suited to this vacancy.

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