Lead Project Manager

Weigandt Consulting (WDT) is an international IT-Consulting company with headquarters in Germany, clients from Europe, Middle East and Asia, and employees around the globe. The company has extensive expertise and focus purely on the retail industry delivering value to many successful retailers, helping them to boost profitability and gain a competitive edge by offering the highest level of customer experience.

Our initiative-driven working environment and culture support the contribution of every team member, to increase your learning opportunities and challenge you to grow with us.

This is a full-time, onsite position based at the client’s office in Bangkok.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Lead Project Manager to take charge of high-impact retail IT-Projects while overseeing a team of project managers and team leaders responsible for multiple smaller initiatives. This role requires a seasoned leader with extensive experience managing both custom development projects and off-the-shelf enterprise solutions such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. The candidate must have hands-on experience in at least two full-cycle off-the-shelf product implementation projects, in addition to a strong background in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Project Leadership & Execution

• Personally manage critical IT projects in the retail sector, ensuring successful execution within time, scope, and budget;
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders, understanding their strategic initiatives and business challenges to ensure project alignment;
• Oversee both Agile-based digital transformation initiatives and fixed-price, Waterfall IT infrastructure projects;
• Develop and maintain detailed project and resource plans, aligning them with business objectives and client expectations;
• Track project progress, manage risks, and proactively resolve roadblocks;
• Prepare and present status reports to both internal leadership and client stakeholders;
• Ensure alignment between technical teams, business units, and external vendors for seamless project execution.

Team Oversight & Mentorship

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers handling multiple smaller IT projects;
• Establish and enforce best practices for project execution, governance, and reporting;
• Provide coaching and guidance to ensure project managers meet delivery expectations;
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Pre-Sales Support

• Work closely with the Account Manager and Architecture Team to identify and plan new retail IT initiatives;
• Proactively identify potential business opportunities through client interactions and strategic discussions, communicating these insights to the Account Manager for business development;
• Support pre-sales activities, including project scoping, estimation, and proposal development;
• Define project requirements and business objectives in collaboration with business analysts and solution architects;
• Ensure smooth transition from pre-sales to execution and from execution to operations and support, aligning with both technical and business goals.

Financial & Resource Management

• Oversee project budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation to maximize efficiency and profitability;
• Optimize resource planning to ensure the right expertise is assigned to projects;
• Effectively manage project scope, particularly in fixed-price contract.

• 5+ years of experience in IT project management on the vendor/consulting side, with at least 3 years in a leadership role;
• Strong experience managing both custom software development projects and off-the-shelf enterprise solutions;
• Proven experience with SAP, Oracle, and/or Microsoft enterprise solutions, including at least two full-cycle implementations;
• Hands-on experience with Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and Waterfall methodologies;
• Strong project and resource planning, stakeholder communication, and risk management skills;
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience working in Asia, preferably in project management or consulting roles;
• Experience managing Thai teams is a strong advantage; candidates with experience in Southeast Asian markets will also be considered;
• Experience working onsite at client offices, managing expectations and fostering strong relationships;
• Familiarity with retail IT systems such as POS, e-commerce platforms, supply chain management, and ERP solutions;
• Proficiency with project management tools (JIRA, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Monday.com, etc.);
• Financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control;
• PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or SAFe certification is a plus;
• Full professional proficiency in English, with the ability to effectively communicate with clients, stakeholders, and project teams in both written and spoken formats. Thai language is a plus.

• Competitive salary & performance-based bonuses;
• Opportunity to work onsite with a major retail client in Bangkok;
• Benefits program, covering expenses for professional development, workplace setup, health, children, sports, services, and culture by your choice;
• Official contract in accordance with local legislation;
• Paid vacation of 28 working days and sick leaves;
• Company-provided modern IT equipment (Apple MacBook, HP, or Lenovo);
• Exposure to cutting-edge retail IT-Solutions and enterprise software;
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment.