Manager, East Asia & Pacific (EAP) Area

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Full-Time Remote - Houston, TX 77084

The East Asia & Pacific (EAP) Area Manager is a China-based regional leader responsible for driving AMPP’s growth and strategic presence throughout China and the broader EAP region. Serving as AMPP’s primary regional representative, the Area Manager develops strategic relationships with members, chapters, corporate partners, government and regulatory bodies, state-owned and private enterprises, academic institutions, and industry associations.

The position executes regional initiatives aligned with AMPP’s Strategic Geographies framework, provides market intelligence, builds sustainable partnerships, and collaborates with AMPP’s global teams to increase membership, industry influence, program participation, and revenue.

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and execute growth strategies aligned with AMPP’s Strategic Geographies framework, with particular emphasis on China and the broader EAP region.
• Identify and pursue business opportunities across key industries, including Maritime, Civil Infrastructure, Energy/Oil & Gas, Defense, Mining, Manufacturing, and Water/Wastewater.
• Serve as AMPP’s primary in-country representative and build relationships with members, chapters, corporate partners, government agencies, regulatory and standards bodies, state-owned and private enterprises, academic institutions, and industry associations.
• Establish strategic partnerships and commercial opportunities that expand AMPP’s membership, certification, education, sponsorship, technical programs, and revenue.
• Represent AMPP at industry conferences, technical forums, trade exhibitions, government engagements, and stakeholder meetings.
• Monitor government policies, regulatory developments, industry standards, procurement practices, economic conditions, and market trends affecting AMPP’s regional strategy.
• Provide senior leadership with market intelligence and recommendations concerning competitive conditions, regulatory risks, industry challenges, and emerging opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal departments to develop and deliver regional conferences, training programs, technical events, member activities, and other initiatives.
• Adapt regional programs, communications, and engagement strategies to local language, cultural, regulatory, and business requirements while maintaining AMPP’s global standards and brand.
• Manage assigned budgets, forecasts, vendors, and financial performance in compliance with AMPP policies.
• Track and report stakeholder engagement, business opportunities, regional risks, KPIs, and business outcomes to senior leadership.
• Lead special projects and strategic initiatives supporting AMPP’s global growth objectives.

This position may supervise employees, contractors, and other regional resources, including hiring, assigning work, coaching, evaluating performance, and administering corrective action in coordination with Human Resources and applicable local requirements.

The requirements below represent the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to perform the position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be provided in accordance with applicable law.

Travel is expected approximately 40%-60% of the time within China, throughout the EAP region, and periodically to the United States. A valid passport and required travel authorizations are required.

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, international relations, marketing, association management, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in business development,…