Position

Project Manager, Project Management Office, Japan

Job Level

Principal

Report To

Director, Project Management Office Japan

Location

Japan HQ – Nakano, Tokyo

Bonus Type

Annual Bonus Plan – An Incentive Plan for Non-Sales Employees

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, timelines, and budgets.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with sponsors and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring timely resolution and escalation when necessary.
• Facilitate effective communication among project teams, sponsors, and stakeholders through regular updates, meetings, and documentation.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of project management standards, methodologies, and best practices across the organization.
• Maintain and enhance project documentation, templates, and tools to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Coordinate resource allocation and capacity planning across multiple projects and teams.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations related to project delivery.

Must Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any fields.
• Fluency in English and Japanese - Ability to translate complex concepts into simple and logical flows.

Preferrable Qualifications

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a PMO or business consulting role, with proven experience leading projects end-to-end. PMP certification is a plus.
• Rigid understanding of basic financial concepts: Profits & losses, Inventories, Accruals, Cashflows, Time value of money, Net present value
• Basic understanding on medica device business in Japan

Competencies

• Open minded, Energetic, Forward-looking, and Approachable to everyone
• Clear thinker to point out the issues and potential problems
• Highly motivated to learn and good footwork with flexibility
• Awareness and actions to increase added value practices