Senior Manager, Research & Development

Job Purpose
To co-lead real estate project concepts, investment strategies, and risk assessments alongside the Head of R&D while serving as the primary departmental representative in cross-departmental meetings, and leveraging Vietnam-specific market intelligence to optimize land acquisition and portfolio growth.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Market & feasibility:
• Lead and finalize supply/demand analysis, feasibility studies, and competitor benchmarking for Vietnam's key markets.
• Translate macroeconomic trends and regulatory changes (e.g., Land Law, housing decrees) into actionable risk/opportunity assessments.
2. Project Strategy:
• Formulate innovative project concepts, product positioning, and phasing strategies aligned with local market cycles.
• Prepare strategic research reports and investment memoranda for internal investment committee and regional board.
3. Team management:
• Define the long-term R&D roadmap; manage department budget, resource allocation, and succession planning.
• Ensure R&D deliverables align with business objectives and quarterly KPIs.
4. Cross-functional & external relations:
• Collaborate with internal department on investment, project development, sales/leasing & marketing, operation.
• Drive high-level consultations with provincial authorities, partners, and consultants.
• Represent the department in joint venture discussions and project approval meetings.
5. Additional duties
• Perform other tasks as assigned by HOD.