Project Manager

Location Tokyo
Discipline Information Technology
Job type Permanent
Salary Negotiatable
Reference 37614

【COMPANY OVERVIEW】

Japanese Leading PTS

 

【JOB RESPONSIBILITIES】

  • Manage a portfolio of projects (in-flight and pipeline) and lead the project team by setting targets and motivating the team

  • End to end project management including:

    • Business requirement gathering and documentation

    • Project planning (Scoping, Scheduling, Budgeting)

    • Project status monitoring and tracking

    • Facilitate execution and testing

    • Facilitate project roll-out, post release verification and closure reporting

  • Create project baselines and managing constraints, communicating and resolving project issues, and getting the resources working on project activities

  • Identify, assess and manage project risks and issues, and develop mitigation strategies

  • Review baseline processes and and implement improvements in the project management lifecycle

  • Ensure projects are following PM guidelines provided

  • Location: Roppongi Itchome area

 

【REQUIREMENTS】

Mandatory:

  • Bachelor or postgraduate degrees with a major in computer science, finance or relevant subjects

  • 3+ years experience in documenting business and functional requirements

  • 3+ years experience in IT project management domain including management of large scale business critical projects

  • Knowledge and experience in Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies

  • Strong knowledge in ICT domain (Infrastructure, application development, or security) 

  • Hands-on experience in project management tools 

  • Self motivated with Can-do attitude 

  • Business level of either Japanese or English

 

Desirable:

  • IT and Project management professional certifications

  • Experience in managing projects in cross-cultural environment

  • Experience in FINTECH project management

  • Knowledge on ITIL and/or CMMI processes

  • Knowledge of business/solution architecture concepts