Position Summary
We are seeking an accomplished Bilingual Senior Project Manager – Digital Transformation Leader (PMP, JLPT N1/N2) with 10+ years of IT experience and proven expertise in managing enterprise-scale digital initiatives in Japan.
The ideal candidate will lead large-scale platform modernization, enterprise system transformation, and cross-border delivery programs while serving as a strategic bridge between Japanese stakeholders and offshore engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Program & Project Leadership
Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise digital transformation and AdTech platform initiatives.
Own program planning, budgeting, forecasting, and execution governance.
Drive Agile (Scrum), Hybrid, or Waterfall methodologies based on engagement model.
Manage risks, dependencies, escalation, and executive-level reporting.
Oversee Go-Live strategy, production rollout, and hypercare stabilization.
2. Enterprise Digital & Platform Transformation
Lead modernization of legacy enterprise systems and marketing technology platforms.
Drive enterprise application transformation and cloud-enabled architectures.
Oversee data migration, system integration, and API-led ecosystems.
Support B2B digital platform enhancement, performance optimization, and automation initiatives.
3. Business & Solution Leadership
Conduct requirement workshops with Japanese enterprise clients.
Prepare and validate BRD, SRS, user stories, and solution documentation.
Translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
Review architecture proposals and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
Support RFP responses, solution presentations, and client demos.
4. Stakeholder & Executive Engagement
Engage with Japanese CXOs, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams.
Deliver executive presentations and product walkthroughs in Japanese.
Act as the primary liaison between onsite clients and offshore delivery teams.
Manage multi-vendor ecosystems and customer expectations effectively.
5. Delivery Governance & Quality Oversight
Supervise cross-functional development and QA teams.
Oversee testing cycles (Smoke, SIT, UAT, Automation).
Monitor release management, production support, and SLA adherence.
Ensure high-quality, scalable, and secure delivery standards.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of IT and enterprise program management experience.
Proven track record managing digital transformation initiatives in Japan.
PMP Certification (preferred).
JLPT N1 or N2 – Professional Japanese communication proficiency.
Strong experience in onsite–offshore global delivery models.
Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Skills
Agile / Scrum certification or experience.
AdTech / MarTech ecosystem exposure.
Enterprise application modernization.
B2B digital platform implementation.
System integration, API frameworks, and data migration expertise.