Project Manager (x2) (#1517)

Position Title: International Project Manager

Position Overview

• Lead a portfolio of complex, cross-border transformation initiatives, coordinating multiple workstreams to achieve defined business outcomes.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within approved budgets, and in line with established quality standards.
• Oversee project lifecycle activities including planning, execution, monitoring, reporting, and post-project evaluation.
• Promote consistent use of structured project management methodologies and continuous improvement practices across the organization.
• Partner closely with regional and global stakeholders while supporting enterprise-wide transformation efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the end-to-end management of international projects, from initiation through closure, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans that define scope, deliverables, timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, milestones, governance structures, and roles.
• Establish transparent communication channels to ensure stakeholders remain informed of progress, risks, and key developments.
• Monitor performance metrics and milestones to confirm delivery quality and schedule adherence.
• Identify potential risks and operational challenges, develop mitigation strategies, and implement contingency plans as needed.
• Facilitate regular project status meetings and prepare updates for senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Support organizational review processes by coordinating materials and presentations for leadership-level meetings.
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory, quality, and operational standards.
• Foster a collaborative team environment that promotes accountability, engagement, and effective communication.
• Capture lessons learned and implement best practices to strengthen overall project management capabilities.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to project team members to support skill development and performance improvement.
• Contribute to the development of a high-performing project management and transformation function.
• Support organizational growth initiatives and help formalize processes within a developing operational environment.
• Identify operational gaps and recommend continuous improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and commitment to quality standards in all project activities.
• Operate effectively in dynamic environments with evolving priorities and ambiguity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related discipline; alternatively, equivalent vocational training in project management combined with significant relevant experience.
• Advanced proficiency in English (professional working level).
• Advanced proficiency in Japanese (business fluent to native level).
• Minimum of five years of experience managing projects in international or multi-regional environments.
• Demonstrated experience applying structured project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Proven ability to lead complex, multi-country initiatives involving diverse stakeholders.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency with standard project management tools and productivity software suites.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cultures and adapt to diverse working environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification in project management methodologies such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent.
• Experience leading enterprise-level transformation or large-scale operational initiatives.
• Background in consulting environments or internal advisory functions.
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategic concepts into structured project plans and measurable outcomes.
• Experience supporting technically oriented or science-driven environments is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing technical and executive-level materials.
• Additional language capabilities, particularly European languages, are considered beneficial.