Bilingual Technical Project Manager
Experience Range: Minimum of 7+ years of experience, with at least 5 years of Japanese project execution.
Job Location: Japan
Employment: Permanent
Language Requirement: Good oral and written Japanese skills with at least N2 level Japanese certification is a MUST.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Assist in defining project scope and objectives by involving relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
- Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress.
- Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.
- Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
- Track progress and milestones, monitor daily team tasks, and prepare weekly status reports for clients and offshore management.
- Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Successfully manage client and stakeholder relationships to ensure project continuity.
- Establish and maintain relationships with third-party vendors.
- Manage billing, cost tracking, and project effort estimation.
Process Improvement
- Implement and manage ISO/CMMI quality processes throughout all SDLC phases.
- Optimize processes to improve efficiency and ensure high-quality project deliverables.
Technical Leadership
- Proven ability to perform hands-on technical work, including design, coding, and technical reviews, when needed.
- Lead technical projects and teams effectively, ensuring delivery of high-quality solutions.
- Provide guidance on implementing technologies like IoT, AI, and Machine Learning.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Coordinate with internal resources, clients, and third-party vendors for flawless project execution.
- Lead discussions with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to align goals and deliverables.
Primary Skills (Must-Have)
- Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of Core Java Technologies, including Java, J2EE, Struts, Spring, Hibernate, and JSF.
- Project Execution: Experience in SDLC, Agile development methodologies, and managing medium-sized projects end-to-end.
- Quality Processes: Hands-on experience with ISO/CMMI processes during SDLC.
- Leadership Skills: Proven management and leadership abilities.
- Japanese Language: Fluency in Japanese (spoken and written) with at least N2 level certification is mandatory.
Secondary Skills (Nice-to-Have)
- Experience in managing Agile Development Projects.
- Knowledge of the automobile domain.
- Expertise in OOPS concepts, JavaScript, and strong RDBMS skills (SQL, MySQL).
- In-depth knowledge of database security and enterprise systems architecture.
Benefits of Joining Us
- ✅ Opportunity to work with Japanese clients and stakeholders.
- ✅ Hands-on exposure to cutting-edge technologies like IoT, AI, and ML.
- ✅ Gain experience in leading and executing end-to-end technical projects.
- ✅ Potential career growth into senior management or advanced technical roles.
