Bilingual Senior Project Manager (Japanese)

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Agile / Scrum certification or experience.
• AdTech / MarTech ecosystem exposure.
• Enterprise application modernization.
• B2B digital platform implementation.
• System integration, API frameworks, and data migration expertise.