Project Manager in global AI/FinTech company

Location Tokyo
Job type Permanent
Salary Flexible
Reference 33046

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Global FinTech company – multi-award-winning innovator that utilizes AI to improve wealth management for clients financial industry.

【WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

  • English language will be used - work with colleagues who are located both in Japan and overseas (APAC and Europe)
  • Strong team environment, the ideal person will have drive and passion to work with other team members
  • Develop skills in AI technology and FinTech, working with clients in financial industry
  • Mature environment – employees are trusted to manage their tasks and responsibilities, and take accountability for their work
  • Flex-time, work from home

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Project Manager, you will lead projects and ensure smooth delivery on both local and regional level, working in a highly collaborative environment. Y

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Delivery of projects in accordance to agreed time frames, track and monitor progress
  • Manage project scopes, timeline and lead change processes
  • Facilitate necessary meetings and workshops to improve planning, organisation and delivery
  • Manage communication, problem solving decision making and report with project team members and stakeholders
  • Be responsible for project scopes, risk management and mitigation
  • Improve and validate project deliverables plans throughout project life cycle
  • Collaborate with PMO and other  teams to ensure reports and information flow is maintained

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Native Japanese with business-level English (you should be able to interact with international team members)
  • 3-5 years’ project management experience with knowledge of agile methodology
  • Ability to work independently, with a strong sense of commitment and ability to handle a fast-paced environment
  • Enjoy working in a highly collaborative environment excellent stakeholder management ability
  • Passion for digital technology projects

GOOD TO HAVE

  • Industry knowledge of private banking/wealth management or any banking/financial services product
  • Project Management in Digital Transformation Initiatives