General Manager, China Operations General Manager, China Operations
Company: RMA Group Company Limited
Role summary
General Manager, China Operations General Manager, China Operations is a role at RMA Group Company Limited in Shanghai, Shanghai, China (on-site). Posted 2026-08-26. Experience level: 10+.
- Job title
- General Manager, China Operations General Manager, China Operations
- Company
- RMA Group Company Limited
- Location
- Shanghai, Shanghai, China
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Sales
- Experience level
- 10+
- Date posted
- 2026-08-26
You’ll be leading the strategic direction and daily operations for a major international group in China, which is perfect if you’re looking to make a massive impact at a senior level. It’s a rare opportunity to steer a diverse regional business while enjoying the high level of autonomy that comes with a leadership role of this caliber.
Job description
RMA Group, headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, is a multi-sector group with over 9,000 employees and an operational presence in 17 countries. For 40 years, we have developed enduring partnerships to support the needs of our clients, underpinned by the core values of innovation, integrity, and endurance. Through its various businesses including RMA Automotive, Global Fleet Sales, Comin Asia, and Express Food Group (EFG), RMA Group has established itself as the partner of choice for leading automotive, equipment, engineering services, and food brands in Southeast Asia and beyond.
Overview of the Role
The General Manager, China Operations is the senior-most representative of RMA Group in China and serves as the Groups face in China with OEMs, suppliers, financial institutions, authorities, and strategic partners.
The role transforms the China Representative Office into a strategic growth platform and establishes China as a key engine for OEM engagement, business development, sourcing, technology scouting, financing, and complex project execution. The position combines strategic leadership, commercial development, operational oversight, governance responsibility, and talent building to align China operations with global and divisional objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Platform Development
Establish and lead RMAs legal entity in the PR China, including hiring and overseeing all China personnel
Define and execute China strategy aligned with Group and divisional priorities
Build a sustainable operating and income model for the China office
Position RMA as a credible global partner for Chinese OEMs, retailers, mining partners, and overseas investors
Develop relationships with Chinese investors and operators across RMA markets
Establish a focused Technology Scouting service for Group divisions
Develop, with Group Procurement, a strategic sourcing approach and vendor qualification programs
Identify and develop new revenue streams linked to OEM programs, exports, imports, and sourcing
OEM Engagement & Business Development
Identify, acquire, and strengthen brand and OEM relationships (Chinese and international OEMs based in China)
Lead OEM distribution negotiations and partnership development
Ensure competitive buying conditions and develop trade financing structures with OEMs
Build relationships with domestic dealer groups and modifiers to enable product import and sales into China
Engage with Ford China and other key OEM stakeholders as required
Accelerate export programs in coordination with China-based supply chains
Represent RMA in high-level commercial and strategic discussions
Drive brand and technology scouting to unlock opportunities for RMA markets
Procurement, Engineering & Project Execution
Coordinate and support Group procurement from China
Strengthen sourcing quality, cost competitiveness, and lead-time performance
Oversee supplier development, QA, engineering support, and vendor onboarding
Lead complex, locally executed projects (testing, validation, audits)
Build scalable processes across business development, sourcing, engineering, and OEM interaction
Financing & Institutional Engagement
Establish extended credit structures with China-based suppliers
Develop and manage relationships with: Chinese financial institutions
Asian Infrastructure Development Bank
Export-Import Bank of China (China Exim Bank)
China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (Sinosure)
Structure financing solutions to support trade, sourcing, and OEM programs
Governance & Organization
Lead all China-based activities (Business Development, Procurement, STA/Engineering, Administration)
Act as legal and commercial representative of RMA in China within delegated authority
Ensure compliance with local laws, regulations, and internal governance
Manage external stakeholders including government bodies, industrial parks, legal advisors, and partners
Build and lead a high-performing local team; define roles, standards, and performance expectations
Coach and develop talent aligned with RMA values and act as cultural bridge to global teams
Background and Experience
Experience
Senior leadership experience in China within Automotive and/or Industrial OEM environments
Proven OEM engagement, business development, or regional operational leadership
Experience in sourcing, manufacturing, or engineering environments preferred
Cross-border trade and export/import program familiarity advantageous
Skills & Attributes
Strategic and commercially driven leader
Credible at C-level with OEMs and multinational partners
Entrepreneurial builder with strong team leadership capability
Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Fluent Mandarin with professional-level English
Comfortable operating across Chinese and international corporate cultures
This role offers high autonomy, direct access to Group leadership, and the opportunity to build and scale RMA Groups China platform while shaping how the Group engages with OEMs, overseas investors, and suppliers in the worlds second-largest market.
RMA Group is an equal opportunity employer, with a diverse group of colleagues globally representing different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs. Our values of Innovation, Integrity, and Endurance are embedded in what we do, and we welcome applicants who are committed to respecting diversity of thought and living our values on a day-to-day basis.