【COMPANY OVERVIEW】
Established as Japan’s premier Proprietary Trading System (PTS), Japan's financial trading infrastructure landscape.
Central to their operation is a diverse team of English-speaking IT enthusiasts from over 30 countries. Our collaborative spirit is fostered under the guidance of experienced professionals in the FinTech sector. As we embark on thrilling new ventures, they are eagerly seeking individuals of exceptional talent to add the expertise to their innovative and forward-thinking team.
Your role
As an IT Project Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end execution of both application development and infrastructure projects of Japannext. This role requires close coordination with cross-functional teams, including developers, infrastructure engineers, clients, vendors, and business stakeholders. You will play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of projects aligned with company priorities, compliance requirements, and operational goals.
【JOB RESPONSIBILITIES】
● Manage the full project lifecycle for IT initiatives, including trading applications, infrastructure upgrades, and internal systems.
● Coordinate between business units, internal IT teams, clients, and vendors to ensure seamless project execution.
● Maintain detailed project plans, timelines, risk registers, and status reports.
● Drive project delivery using Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies, depending on the project nature.
● Monitor project scope, budget, and resources, ensuring timely escalation of issues when required.
● Ensure adherence to IT policies, including project management, security, change management, and regulatory standards.
● Conduct periodic evaluation of project risks and issues, and ensure prompt escalation to stakeholders and leadership when necessary.
● Support post-project evaluations and knowledge-sharing documentation.
【REQUIREMENTS】
● 5+ years of experience in IT project management.
● Strong understanding of project lifecycle management for both applications and infrastructure.
● Working knowledge of Scrum and Waterfall project management methodologies.
● Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
● Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize work effectively.
● Strong resourcefulness and problem-solving skills—demonstrated ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
● Bilingual (English, Japanese).
● Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines.
【WELCOME SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE】
● Experience in finance sector project management.
● PMP or Scrum Master certification
Benefits
● Health insurance covered by Kanto IT Software Health Insurance Association
● 401(k)-style defined-contribution retirement plan (after the probation period)
● SBI Group Life Insurance (after the probation period)
● Sumitomo Seimei Group Three Major Illness Insurance (after the probation period)
● Reimbursement of job-related certifications (subject to conditions)
● Casual dress code
● Self-directed continuous learning programs
● English-speaking work environment
● Direct access to Roppongi-Itchome station (Namboku Line)