Project Localization Leader

The responsibilities of this Project Localization Leader include a diverse range of activities with high visibility within the project:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the project localization work stream with the ultimate result of obtaining localization approval for the project
• Keep comprehensive overview of localization requirements applicable to the project
• Track progress on integration of localization requirements in the project
• Report regularly on status of localization work stream status
• Support procurement activities and discussions with the Taiwanese supply chain where needed
• Engage, manage and foster the dialogue with government interfaces regarding the localization deliveries, maintain and deepen strong working relationships with governmental bodies
• Prepare and align on face to face meetings and panels, negotiations with Industrial Development Bureau IDB and MOEA Ministry of Economic Affairs, and other lobbying initiative; brief the management in preparation for such meetings and prepare for panel Q&A sessions
• Prepare the compilation, solicit input by technical packages for documenting the fulfilment of localization requirements and execute the compilation of the localization report
• Ensure localization requirements are enforced in every package and the respective procurement activities
• Track localisation compliance
• Maintain interface to permitting and stakeholder management of the project.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master or bachelor degree (Engineering, Politics, Economics, Commerce, Jurisprudence)
2. 8+ years of experience in the energy or infrastructure sector, governmental sector or industry lobbying, experience in offshore wind projects is preferable
3. Thorough understanding of the industrial development and the energy regulatory environment in Taiwan
4. Excellent Mandarin and English is required, Japanese is also preferable
5. Proactive attitude, detail-oriented, analytical and problem-solving mind set
6. Passionate working attitude to open his/her own way with creativity
7. Enjoy working in a multi-cultural environment with team members from multi-national backgrounds.