Job description
Job description The International Project Manager, Japan oversees a portfolio of complex transformation projects, coordinating multiple work streams and applying best practices to ensure their projects meet business objectives and are accomplished on time, within budget and meet quality standards. The holder of this role is responsible for developing and maintaining project timelines, leading project coordination meetings, tracking risks and action items, conducting in-depth analysis with teams, generating technical reports, and conducting project retrospectives.
The International Project Manager is further responsible for promoting and embedding best practice methodologies within the Japan organization. Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of international projects from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with LRP goals and objectives. Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, budgets, resource allocation, risk management, and other aspects as needed.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across the organization to define requirements, milestones, governance, and responsibilities. Establish clear communication channels to ensure that progress, risks, and issues are effectively communicated to all related parties. Monitor performance, build, and track key metrics, ensuring projects are on track and meeting quality standards.
Identify potential risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and execute contingency plans to minimize project disruptions. Conduct regular project status meetings, reporting on progress, risks, and issues to senior management and stakeholders. Support the Transformation and Project Management Office by planning, preparing, and executing business reviews for the International Leadership Team in Japan or virtually.
Ensure compliance with all regulations and standards as required. Foster a collaborative and cohesive project team environment, promoting teamwork, motivation, and effective communication. Develop best practices and lessons learned to facilitate overall project management quality in the organization. Provide mentorship to project team members as needed.
Contribute to the building and development of a high-performing international transformation and project management team. Demonstrate excitement and contribute to the building of the organization from a startup-like environment to a fully-fledged one. Identify gaps to be met and opportunities for continuous improvement.
Uphold the company’s mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork. Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures. Show the ability to navigate through an ambiguous and changing business landscape.
Requirements
Fluency in the English language Fluency in the Japanese language (N1 or above, or native level). 5+ years of proven experience as a Project Manager in an international or global context. 5+ years of experience deploying project management methodologies, tools, and techniques. 5+ years of demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-country projects with diverse teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office suite. High cultural sensitivity, with the ability to collaborate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and foster innovation through synergy. Ability to travel internationally as required.
Benefits
Work in a truly global environment Competitive salary and benefits Health & Welfare coverage including medical, prescription, and dental. Competitive base pay with equity, short-term incentives, and recognition programs. Paid time off and leave including vacation, accident, marriage, childbirth, bereavement, civil rights, family care, sick, and volunteer leave.
Wellness programs and support including Employee Assistance Program, fitness reimbursement, and team wellness activities.