Job Description

About Averna

A worldwide Test & Quality leader, Averna delivers innovative solutions for clients – including many Global 1000s – in numerous manufacturing industries. What started as a three-person operation in 1999 is now a multinational organization spanning 11 countries in Asia, Europe and the Americas, with over 1,200 employees and countless successes and awards.    

Averna’s entrepreneurial culture fosters innovation, collaboration, and a results-driven mindset, empowering our teams to push boundaries and achieve market leadership. 

Averna China draws on global engineering expertise and an extensive client network to deliver integrated solutions across multiple industries. Our goal is to drive innovation and secure a strong position in China’s Test & Quality market, while ensuring seamless support and business continuity through our dedicated teams and product portfolio.

In January 2026, Averna and Spherea joined forces to create the  SphereaAverna group, expanding our global footprint and strengthening our expertise.

Project Manager in a few words

The project manager is responsible of project governance, execution, and financial performance across the full project lifecycle. The PM acts as a key interface between Engineering, Finance /Accounting and Management to ensure projects are delivered on time, quality and within budget, with accurate financial visibility.

Roles and Responsibilities

Project Governance and Execution

• Project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure in line with company standards.
• Support risk identification, mitigation actions, and issue escalation at project and portfolio level.
• Support Sales and Operations during quotation and project setup with cost and margin inputs.

Project Financial Control

• Translate operational project plans and milestones into financial schedules.
• Establish and maintain project-level cost tracking, including labor, material, and external costs.
• Monitor actual costs vs budget, forecast project margins, and identify deviations early.
• Prepare and deliver monthly financial project reporting to management.

Process Structuring and System Preparation

• Design and implement a standardized process for project follow-up : cost tracking (including goods, labor, subcontracting, …), invoicing, overdue, …
• Define workflows, and controls required for future MS Dynamics integration.

Engineering Team Management

• Lead the project engineering team; oversee talent development, performance management and culture building; foster a collaborative, innovative, accountable workplace; align team goals with organizational strategy.
• Allocate per project scale, technical needs and timelines; deploy talent strategically, balance workloads, ensure efficient delivery; adjust resources dynamically based on project priorities.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical, Automation, or other related technical fields
• At least 5-8 years of Project Management experience in automation industry.
• Solid understanding of project controlling, budgeting, and revenue recognition principles.
• Experience working in fast-paced manufacturing ecosystems or technology-driven sectors.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong project management knowledge. PMP certification is MUST.
• Advanced language skills in English (both spoken and written) and Chinese is a MUST. Able to speak other languages will be an added advantage.
• Able to communicate confidently at all levels (higher management, customers, peers, workers).
• Strong analytical skills, structured mindset, and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to positively influence others to achieve results of the projects.
• Proficiency in the use of computers for Project Planning and Scheduling (e.g. MS Project), Spreadsheets (e.g. MS Excel), Word Processing (e.g. MS Word), Email and Internet.
• Strong PPT presentation and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational, planning and problem solving skills.
• Able to work under stress environment and decision making capability.
• Willing to travel as instructed.

Additional Information

What's in it for YOU

• A multinational high-tech work environment
• A highly visible, cross-functional position that highlights your expertise across all Averna departments and global markets
• Competitive benefits package
• Opportunities to travel #LI-Onsite 
• Be part of a company that puts ESG at the heart of its mission, for people, planet, and performance

Averna is committed to employment equity and to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.