Project Manager
Ho Chi Minh CityHybrid
AI Summary
Hi there, we’re Article. 👋 We’re a North American online furniture company creating remarkably better furniture experiences one sofa at a time. As the Project Manager at Article, you will be responsible for leading and delivering operational and investment projects across the organization, partnering with stakeholders to ensure projects achieve their objectives and create meaningful business impact.Why We Need You:In the Project Management Office (PMO) team, your responsibilities will span the e
About this role
Hi there, we’re Article. 👋 We’re a North American online furniture company creating remarkably better furniture experiences one sofa at a time. As the Project Manager at Article, you will be responsible for leading and delivering operational and investment projects across the organization, partnering with stakeholders to ensure projects achieve their objectives and create meaningful business impact.
Why We Need You:
In the Project Management Office (PMO) team, your responsibilities will span the entire project lifecycle, from initiation and planning through execution, closeout, and post-project analysis. You will also cultivate and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, playing a critical role in the successful delivery of high-impact, cross-functional initiatives.
You will manage multimillion-dollar New Product Introduction (NPI) projects under Article’s Assortment Program, bringing new products to market that expand our catalog and enhance our offering to customers. Through effective project leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination, you will help ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.
Why Article?
What started in 2019 as a project to strengthen our relationships with our Asian vendors has grown into a permanent operation in Ho Chi Minh City. Article currently has ≈70 employees in Vietnam, across our Sourcing, Technical Product Development, Quality, HR, Logistics, PMO and Accounting functions.
As a Particle (people of Article), you will have a high level of autonomy to solve challenging, meaningful problems the best way you can. That means you’re trusted to explore solutions you believe will work best (you’re the expert, after all). You’ll do all this while growing your skills within a company that is redefining the furniture industry.
At Article, we grow and have fun together through regular in-office training and team activities. These moments help us build connection, collaboration, and creativity across our teams all year long.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll be part of a team of 7 Project Managers and Project Owners, collaborating to develop detailed project plans that align with specific objectives, while proactively monitoring, managing, and reporting any deviations from project timelines and budgets.
- Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout of cross-functional projects that support internal customers' strategic goals and business objectives.
- Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks, partnering with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to develop and implement effective mitigation strategies.
- Track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables using project management tools (e.g., Wrike), ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with expectations.
- Conduct root cause analyses for issues encountered during project execution and collaborate with functional teams to implement corrective actions and improve overall project performance.
- Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and budget baselines while maintaining clear communication and alignment across all project stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal customers and cross-functional partners to understand business needs, priorities, and constraints.
- Facilitate post-project retrospectives to capture lessons learned, drive continuous improvement of PMO practices, and identify opportunities to enhance cross-functional collaboration and execution.
- Analyze project variances and key performance metrics to assess project health, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
- Develop and deliver comprehensive project status reports, ensuring transparency and timely communication of progress, risks, and key decisions to stakeholders.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- 2–5 years of experience in project management, change management, and/or process engineering.
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; preferred fields include Business Administration, Project Management, Operations Management, or a related area.
- PMP or similar project management certification preferred.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall, as well as related tools and best practices.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing competing priorities.
- Advanced problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
- Advanced proficiency with project management tools, such as Wrike and MS Project.
Benefits
Wealth, Health & Life:
- Salary range: Up to 42,000,000 VNĐ Gross/Month
- 13th-month salary
- 15 days of vacation*
- 11 National Holidays
- 2 extra days (Christmas & 1 day of your choosing)
- 6 well-being (sick) days*
- Excellent extended health care benefits packages (dental, health check, mental health…)
Growth & Training:
- We believe in fostering an environment of learning and growth at Article.
- Every role has a clear growth path that you and your manager create together, so you know what development looks like for you.
- Throughout the year, we have several in-office training sessions covering a range of topics.
- You’ll also have access to many learning and development modules through our internal online learning platform.
Other:
- Employee discounts on many of our products produced in Vietnam
Company & Office Space:
- Our modern office is in Thao Dien, with first-come, first-served (limited) secure scooter parking
- State-of-the-art laptops with the tech and tools to easily collaborate
- Be a part of a multinational, collaborative office culture
