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Project Manager for Circular Economy Solutions in Beijing

China
Full-time
Permanent employee

Your mission

Encory is a joint venture of BMW Group and Interzero GmbH, focusing on circular economy solutions, particularly for the automotive industry. We support our clients in optimizing product life cycles through reuse, repair, remanufacturing, and recycling. Our projects reduce costs or increase revenue, improve operational efficiency, and support sustainable business growth.
As we grow our Beijing office, we are looking for a motivated Project Manager. You will work in a dynamic environment where you take full ownership of projects. In this role, you will structure and manage workstreams, manage stakeholders, and ensure delivery against timelines, budgets, and quality targets. Beyond project delivery, you will contribute to developing new circular solutions and identifying business opportunities in the China market. You are expected to think independently, take initiative, and turn ideas into action.
We are looking for a candidate with strong business understanding, solid project management experience, and a hands-on, results-oriented mindset. 

Responsibilities:

Project Management
  • Lead and manage projects end-to-end, from planning to execution and delivery
  • Define and structure workstreams, set priorities, and allocate resources effectively
  • Ensure on-time and high-quality delivery
  • Monitor outcomes and implement corrective actions as needed
  • Maintain ongoing reporting and documentation

Client Engagement & Solution Design
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities, particularly with OEMs in automotive 
    industry
  • Communicate effectively with existing and potential clients to understand their pain 
    points, challenges, and strategic goals
  • Co-create innovative business concepts and models that address market demands, 
    meet client needs, and deliver measurable value to clients
  • Ideation, prototyping, and validation of business models, products, and services

Relationship Management
  • Manage relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders at all levels
  • Act as a liaison between internal teams and external parties to ensure alignment and 
    client satisfaction
  • Represent Encory at industry events, trade shows, and conferences to strengthen 
    market presence and business network

Your profile

  • University degree, preferably in a business-related field
  • At least five years of professional experience in project management or consulting; work experience in automotive industry is a plus
  • Proven track record in managing B2B projects with multiple stakeholders
  • Entrepreneurial, creative and solution-oriented mindset with strong focus on clients
  • Solid understanding of circular economy trends, market dynamics, and client needs
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Strong organizational and coordination skills
  • Comfortable working in intercultural, fast-paced, dynamic environments 
  • High commitment to quality, integrity, and transparency
  • Proficient in MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
  • Fluent in Chinese and English; German language skills are an advantage
  • Currently based in China, preferably in Beijing

What we offer

Impact & Ownership
  • The opportunity to shape a fast-growing business in an entrepreneurial environment
  • Direct ownership and visible impact in building new business models and operations in China
Work Environment
  • Lean organization with close interaction with senior management and fast decision-making
  • Flexible working arrangements, including mobile working options
  • Modern, well-equipped office in a CBD location with ergonomic workplaces
  • Modern IT equipment, including laptop and company phone
Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package with performance-related elements
  • Statutory benefits including social insurance, housing fund, health check, and annual leave
Growth & Exposure
  • Strong focus on professional growth, learning, and international exposure
  • International team with close collaboration across China and Europe
  • Insights into BMW Group and other multinational companies
Culture
  • Open, collaborative working culture with flat hierarchies
  • Regular team events

About us

Encory is a driving force behind the circular economy. We support our customers in developing and optimizing circular processes. By refurbishing and reusing valuable production parts, we extend product life cycles and transform linear economic models into circular systems. This saves money and energy – and consequently reduces CO₂ emissions. In doing so, we make our customers’ operations both more profitable and more sustainable. We view diversity and inclusion in all their dimensions as a strength for our teams. Equal opportunities are especially important to us, and fair treatment of applicants and employees is a fundamental principle of our corporate policy. Our recruiting decisions are therefore based on personality, experience, and skills.