Program Manager (Director-level) in FinTech

Location Tokyo
Discipline Information Technology
Job type Permanent
Salary Up to 14,000,000 JPY annually
Reference 33146

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Multinational award-winning AI/FinTech company.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

  • Director-level position

  • Strong team environment

  • Work with multinational colleagues and overseas team members

  • Mature environment – employees are trusted to manage their tasks and responsibilities, and take accountability for their work

  • Be part of a growing business with existing and new clients in financial industry, and new projects

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES】 

  • Manage daily program governance, report on processes and escalate issues

  • Develop and implement strategies on risk and risk mitigation, develop contingency plans

  • Track and monitor progress, deliver digital projects in accordance with agreed time frames and project plans

  • Manage resources, allocations, project tasks, timeline and any project changes

  • Communicate and report on performance to both internal and external stakeholders

  • Facilitate decision making and problem solving issues with relevant teams while communicating with project stakeholders

  • Identify opportunities for continual improvement

  • Collaborate and develop industry partnerships

REQUIREMENTS

  • Native Japanese with conversational-level English (you should be able to interview in English and interact with international team members)

  • Demonstrated experience in project management and delivery of technology and digital projects

  • Knowledge of agile methodology

  • Ability to work independently, with a strong sense of commitment and ability to handle a fast-paced environment

 

GOOD TO HAVE

  • Industry knowledge of in financial industry (such as private banking, wealth management) or banking/financial services products

  • Project Management experience in digital transformation

  • Education in Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance or other related fields