Bilingual Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced and bilingual Program Manager to lead offshore development programs in the embedded systems domain. This role is responsible for managing complex, safety-critical projects delivered from English-speaking countries, ensuring alignment with Japanese customer expectations, and compliance with industry standards such as ISO-26262 and ASIL. Key responsibilities include managing end-to-end project delivery, translating technical and business requirements, tracking milestones, managing risks, and facilitating communication with stakeholders.

Must Have

• 2+ years of experience in program or project management (preferably in automotive or embedded systems industry)
• Background in automotive electronics, embedded platforms
• Experience working with Japanese customers
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Asana, Microsoft Project, Excel)
• Solid understanding of Japanese business etiquette and communication practices
• Experience managing diverse, multicultural teams across time zones
• Ability to manage SOWs, releases, and change control processes efficiently
• Fluency in Japanese (JLPT N2 or N1) and English (verbal and written)

Good to Have

• Understanding of functional safety (ISO-26262) and ASIL processes
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)
• Experience with real-time systems, HMI development, or ECU software
• Knowledge of Agile and/or V-Model development methodologies

Perks & Benefits

• Salary increment once a year
• Commuting allowance (up to 20,000/month)
• Full annual salary system (1/12 paid monthly)
• Overtime allowance
• Welfare pension
• Health insurance (Tokyo Information Service Industry Health Insurance Association)
• Employment insurance
• Worker's Accident Compensation Insurance
• Health checkup (for dependents, medical checkup, gynecological checkup, etc.)
• Retirement age is 65 years old (no retirement age for positions, possibility of continued employment as a consultant)
• Referral recruitment system (with benefits)
• In-house training system (online)
• Trial period: 3 months, no change in duties or benefits
• Measures to prevent passive smoking: Yes (no smoking indoors)
• Total holidays: over 120 days off per year
• 2-day weekend system (Saturday and Sunday)
• National Holidays
• New Year holidays
• Paid vacation
• Prenatal and post-natal leave
• Childcare leave
• Nursing care leave
• Bereavement leave
• Work in a Global team

Description

Job Requirements

Customer Name

Leading Japanese Semiconductor Manufacturing Company

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced and bilingual Program Manager to lead offshore development programs in the embedded systems domain. This role is responsible for managing complex, safety-critical projects delivered from English-speaking countries, ensuring alignment with Japanese customer expectations, and compliance with industry standards such as ISO-26262 and ASIL.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of projects executed by offshore teams
• Translate technical and business requirements effectively between Japanese and English
• Track project milestones, manage risks, and drive issue resolution with a proactive mindset
• Facilitate regular reviews, customer updates, and status reports to all stakeholders
• Support contract/SOW discussions and release planning
• Use tools like JIRA, MS Project, Asana, and Excel for tracking, reporting, and communication

Work Experience

Requirements

Must Have

• 2+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably in the automotive or embedded systems industry
• Background in automotive electronics, embedded platforms
• Experience working with Japanese customers
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Asana, Microsoft Project, Excel)
• Solid understanding of Japanese business etiquette and communication practices
• Experience managing diverse, multicultural teams across time zones
• Ability to manage SOWs, releases, and change control processes efficiently

Good to Have

• Understanding of functional safety (ISO-26262) and ASIL processes
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)
• Experience with real-time systems, HMI development, or ECU software
• Knowledge of Agile and/or V-Model development methodologies

Language Skill

• Fluency in Japanese (JLPT N2 or N1) and English (verbal and written)

Welfare

• Salary increment once a year
• Commuting allowance (up to 20,000/month)
• Salary details: Full annual salary system (1/12 paid monthly)
• Overtime allowance
• Equipped with various social insurance
• Welfare pension
• Health insurance (Tokyo Information Service Industry Health Insurance Association)
• Employment insurance
• Worker's Accident Compensation Insurance
• Health checkup (health checkup for dependents, medical checkup, gynecological checkup, etc.)
• Retirement age is 65 years old *No retirement age for positions
• Referral recruitment system (with benefits)
• In-house training system (online)
• Trial period: 3 months, no change in duties or benefits
• Measures to prevent passive smoking: Yes (no smoking indoors)

Vacations

• Total holidays: over 120 days off per year
• 2-day weekend system (Saturday and Sunday)
• National Holidays
• New Year holidays
• Paid vacation
• Prenatal and post-natal leave
• Childcare leave
• Nursing care leave
• Bereavement leave

*Holidays and vacation days may change depending on the work place you are stationed. Since they are all major manufacturers, most have generous annual vacations

Benefits

Work in a Global team