Senior Project Manager (Japanese Speaking)

Senior level, Regular/Full Time

Description

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead large-scale or multi-project operations, taking responsibility for project success while guiding and supporting the team. This role requires strong decision-making, client negotiation skills, risk management, and quality oversight. Candidates with experience in digital content production can contribute immediately as key members of the team.

Job Requirements

◆ Must Have

  • Experience in project management or project coordination (industry not limited)
    (However, understanding of digital production processes (games/CG etc.) is required) 
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both Japanese and English (spoken and written)
    (Benchmark: Japanese JLPT N2 or above, IELTS 6.0 or equivalent) 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word / Excel—including basic functions / PowerPoint / Outlook). 
  • Practical experience in multitask management, risk management, and schedule management. 
  • Leadership skills and the ability to support decision-making. 

◆ Good To Have

  • PM experience in the video game, CG, or digital content industry. 
  • Experience with project management tools (Jira, FlowPT, etc.). 
  • Experience working with Japanese companies or Japanese clients. 

Responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of project progress (schedule, budget, resources) 
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; propose improvement measures 
  • Engage in client communication and requirement definition with Japanese stakeholders 
  • Guide, mentor, and support team members; provide direction as needed 
  • Facilitate key meetings and support decision-making processes 
  • Create and maintain project documents, reports, and specifications 
  • Coordinate and align stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution 
  • Collaborate with the translation/interpreting team when needed and provide supplementary translation/interpretation support (This is not a primary responsibility.) 



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