Sr Specialist, Business Planning & Project Management - Biligual in Chinese and English

Company Overview

Midea is one of the world’s largest home appliance brands, offering the most comprehensive selection of products in the world to fully serve the needs of day-to-day living at home, at work, or anywhere else you go. In North America we strive to aim high, put the customer first, transform and innovate the marketplace, utilizing our commitment, dedication, inclusion and partnership with our teams. We are a global company with over 150,000 employees and operations in more than 195 countries. As a publicly listed company, we are also ranked #245 as a Fortune Global 500 company and offers one of the most comprehensive ranges in the home appliance industry. Midea America is a subsidiary of Midea with over 200 employees in the US and we are expanding our presence in North America.

Job Summary

Midea America’s Americas Region is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Business Planning & Project Management to translate strategic priorities into measurable business results.

Based within the Americas Region, you will bring a cross-functional perspective to business operations, processes, and priorities across North and South America. Beyond managing projects on time and within budget, you will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product, Operations, and Finance to develop new growth opportunities, streamline operations, and advance initiatives that improve business performance.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to identify, prioritize, and manage strategic initiatives, from inception through closure, including scope, timeline, and delivery outcomes.
• Define success metrics and KPIs for each initiative, track progress, and measure results against agreed goals.
• Run regular project reviews and status reporting, flag risks early, and lead mitigation and escalation to keep work on track.
• Manage business calendar and facilitate key regional leadership meetings and business conferences, including agenda, materials and follow-up actions.
• Review business processes to identify inefficiencies, and design and implement improvements that make operations faster, simpler, and more scalable.
• Turn data into clear insights and recommendations for the senior leadership.
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders across the organization to drive alignment, decisions, and change adoption.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in project management, business planning, or consulting.
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects and delivering measurable results.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change initiatives and drive business transformation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in consumer products, home appliances, or another high-growth environment.

Compensation and Benefits:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000 per year. The salary offered within this range will depend on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity.

Midea offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options; a 401(k) plan; basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; paid time off and paid holidays; and paid parental leave.

Job Description Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Reasonable Accommodation

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. The Company will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Midea is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and other job-related factors, without regard to characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.