PROJECT MANAGER (Fulltime, Hybrid)

Position introduction

Lên Ngàn is seeking a Project Manager to join its project team as an operations architect – the person who keeps the rhythm of the entire process, from idea to execution.

In this role, you will not only manage timelines and budgets, but also translate artistic vision into a clear, measurable action structure that creates sustainable value for the community.

You will serve as the strategic bridge between the creative team and client service, coordinating internal resources, partners in Vietnam and internationally, while ensuring aesthetic sensitivity, professional management, and consistency in the cultural narrative of each project.

We are looking for someone with systems thinking, cultural sensitivity, and strong management capability — someone able to operate diverse types of projects, including brand campaigns, experiential activities, content production, digital campaigns, and interdisciplinary creative programmes.

The ideal candidate will manage progress, budgets, and deliverables with precision. This position is for someone who wants to work in a creative environment with depth, where each project is not only completed on time but also contributes to a long-term cultural ecosystem.

Main responsibilities

Resource coordination

Work closely with the operations and resource coordination teams to identify, allocate, and optimize personnel for each type of project, including art IP, festivals, campaigns, F&B activations, digital projects, white papers, and more.

Develop and control clear Statements of Work (SOW), including scope, budget, deliverables, timeline, and responsibilities.

Ensure that every project has a clear legal, financial, and creative structure before implementation.

Control unexpected changes through a structured change control mechanism.

Project kick-off organization and coordination

Lead or support project kick-off meetings.

Establish detailed timelines across multiple layers:

Strategic
Creative
Production
Marketing
Financial

Identify key milestones and approval mechanisms.

Clarify roles, responsibilities, and decision-making authority.

Progress monitoring and timeline control

Manage overall project progress according to LN Ops standards.

Track deliverables across departments.

Organize internal reviews and approvals with partners or sponsors, if applicable.

Ensure that all deadlines are met, or that official adjustment reports are issued when changes are required.

Cross-department coordination

Act as the main connection point between:

Creative Studio (On The Fly)
Curatorial Team
Production & Technical
Marketing & Growth
Finance
Sponsor/Brand Partners
F&B (Mây Thơm, if integrated)

Ensure seamless information flow without disruption.

Maintain high output quality and alignment with the Creative Charter.

Budget management and tracking

Track budgets by project and by pillar, including Heritage, Pop, New Sound, F&B, and Digital.

Compare actual costs against the SOW and financial plan.

Provide alerts when there is a risk of exceeding the budget.

Support break-even calculations for performance or festival projects.

Post-project review and system improvement

Organize retrospectives after each project.

Analyze:

Successes
Failures
Scope deviations
Budget deviations
Concept deviations

Propose improvements to SOPs and update Lên Ngàn’s Governance system accordingly.

Freelance support and talent development

Support the coordination and management of freelance resources.

Contribute to the development and management of Lên Ngàn’s creative internship programme.

Ensure that selection and training quality align with the ecosystem’s philosophy.

Industry trend updates

Monitor:

Project management frameworks
Cultural production trends
Performance technology
Festival operation models
AI in management

Propose strategic improvements.

Requirements and standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Design, Management, or a related field.

Project Management certifications such as PMP, Agile, etc. are an advantage but not required.

Experience

Minimum 3–5 years of experience, with 5 years preferred, in environments such as:

Creative agencies
Creative studios
Events / Festivals
Cultural and artistic ecosystems

Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Professional capabilities

Strong organizational thinking and multitasking ability.

Excellent communication with:

Internal teams
Partners
Artists
Sponsors

Proficiency in project management tools, including advanced Excel, dashboards, and PM tools. Experience with Airtable is an advantage.

Basic understanding of Adobe Creative Suite to communicate effectively with creative teams.

Ability to adapt quickly in high-pressure environments with tight deadlines.

Attitude and mindset

Positive, detail-oriented, and disciplined.

Respect for Lên Ngàn’s creative philosophy.

Client-focused mindset without compromising Creative Integrity.

Calm under crisis management situations.

Working conditions

To ensure the highest progress and quality for upcoming art and technology projects, the role requires the following conditions:

Working model

Onsite: 04 days/week, from Monday to Thursday, at the office to optimize discussion and team coordination.

Flexible / Remote: Every Friday may be worked remotely or from a flexible location.

Project nature

Able to participate in coordination or onsite support for events outside regular office hours when required by specific projects.

Environment and direction

Work in a high-pressure environment that requires focus and precision in every detail.

Commitment to long-term collaboration, contributing to the development of sustainable heritage and technology values.

Salary and bonus policy

Base salary

The average salary ranges from 8,000,000 to 15,000,000 VND/month, depending on:

Practical experience
Project management capability
Ability to operate multiple projects
Level of understanding and protection of the Creative Charter
Ability to control budgets and timelines

Salary adjustments are reviewed based on:

Quarterly performance
System-level contributions
Ability to handle high-level projects, including festivals, major IP projects, and multi-stakeholder projects

Project bonus

Project bonuses range from 5,000,000 to 30,000,000 VND/project, based on:

Project scale
Level of complexity
Financial results
Protection of Creative Integrity
Absence of serious operational crises
Quality of post-project review

The bonus mechanism is determined from the internal SOW signing stage.

Special performance bonus

Applicable in cases where:

The project exceeds financial KPIs by more than 20%
Costs are optimized by more than 10% compared to the budget
A level 2–3 crisis is successfully handled
A long-term valuable improvement is made to the operating system