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Project Manager - Japanese-Speaking (IT & Enterprise Projects)

Project Manager - Japanese-Speaking (IT & Enterprise Projects)

HCM Nexus ConsultingMakati, PH
30+ days ago
Job description

Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced Japanese-speaking Project Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of IT, software development, or enterprise transformation projects . This role requires direct coordination with Japanese-speaking stakeholders, regional teams, and technical staff to ensure milestones are met on time, within scope, and aligned with business goals.

The ideal candidate has a solid background in project delivery, exceptional communication skills in Japanese and English , and experience managing projects in global or multilingual environments.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Manage end-to-end project lifecycle : initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
  • Coordinate with Japanese-speaking clients and internal teams to gather requirements, align timelines, and track deliverables.
  • Facilitate meetings, prepare reports, and manage project documentation in both Japanese and English.
  • Identify project risks, dependencies, and issues, and proactively resolve them with appropriate stakeholders.
  • Monitor and control project scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
  • Work with cross-functional teams including developers, QA, designers, and business analysts.
  • Ensure alignment with project governance frameworks and stakeholder expectations.
  • Lead Agile / Scrum or Waterfall-based projects, depending on the engagement.
  • Support post-project evaluation and continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in IT project management, including experience working with Japanese clients or stakeholders .
  • Business-level proficiency in Japanese (JLPT N4 or higher) and English, both verbal and written.
  • Strong knowledge of project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Trello, Confluence).
  • PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile / Scrum certification is preferred.
  • Experience in managing cross-border or offshore project delivery is a strong advantage.
  • Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
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