Job Description Join a new Global Team dedicated to driving innovation and making a significant impact both domestically and globally! This is a Full-time position with Full Remote work available within Japan only. Overseas remote work is not permitted, however, candidates who already hold a valid Japan work visa may apply from overseas. All interviews will be conducted online. A well-established company that has traditionally worked with vendors is now building its own in-house digital team. As part of this first step, the company has onboarded one of Japan’s top tech leaders and is forming a new mega team to drive digital transformation. Why Join? Work-Life Balance: Full Remote from all Japan + Flex-time Career Growth: Opportunities for career advancement Bilingual Environment: Diverse, multicultural team Pre-IPO Phase Global Expansion (The company is aiming to become a global leader and already has offices in India, Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam) Role Overview We are shifting from a vendor-dependent structure to an in-house digital organization. As an Delivery Manager (Account PM), you will oversee 1–3 project teams (internal + partner companies) and ensure smooth delivery, stakeholder alignment, and people management. This role sits between business and engineering. You will work closely with C-level leadership (CTO, CIO, VPoT), business units, and engineering teams to drive digital innovation. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver multiple projects (1–3 teams) with responsibility for QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery). If a team lacks a Project Manager, you will act directly as PM (planning, scheduling, progress tracking, risk management). Communicate effectively with engineers, designers, and technical leads to ensure alignment on requirements and feasibility. Collaborate with stakeholders from business teams, PMO, vendors, and partner companies. Act as a bridge between technology and business, translating needs into actionable plans. Manage and mentor team members, balancing process, delivery timeline, and people motivation. Contribute to creating a scalable delivery framework and improve operational processes. Requirements Language Skills Business-level Japanese (JLPT N1). Conversational English is required to communicate with global team members and engineers. Tech Communication Must be able to speak with engineers, understand system architecture, APIs, cloud, and development workflow (Agile/Scrum). Industry Background Experience working in a tech company or product-driven digital organization is required. Not only SIer/vendor management. Project & People Leadership Experience managing teams, mentoring members, and balancing process, timeline, and team well-being (people management). Project Management Skills Strong experience in project planning, scheduling, stakeholder coordination, and issue/risk management. PMP, Scrum Master, or equivalent is a plus. Technical Understanding Hands-on development background is ideal OR strong technical literacy (SaaS, APIs, system integration, cloud solutions). Mindset & Culture Fit (Important – CTO Priority) Practices Lean Thinking — prioritizes value delivery, reduces waste, and embraces continuous improvement (Kaizen) Works with a Build–Measure–Learn mindset rather than heavy documentation or bureaucracy Demonstrates servant leadership, empowering and supporting engineers and team members rather than managing only by authority Takes ownership, makes decisions with clarity, and drives alignment persistently Values diversity, communicates logically, and adapts to global team environments Nice to Have Experience in SaaS development, Agile product delivery, or digital product ownership Experience with multi-vendor coordination and internal/external stakeholder alignment Experience using Generative AI for workflow or productivity improvement Certifications: PMP, PSM II, PMI-ACP, or equivalent Benefits Benefits Employment Type: Full-time employee Estimated Annual Salary: Up to ¥12M Remote Work: From anywhere in Japan available Working Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM (7.5-hour workday) Flexible Hours: Yes (Core Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM) Holidays: Full two-day weekends (Saturday and Sunday) + National holidays Year-end and New Year holidays: 122 days of annual leave (2023 data) Various paid leaves: annual leave, summer/winter break, bereavement leave, refresh leave, life support leave, anniversary leave Location Tokyo, Japan (Head Office in Shinjuku) Full remote work available across Japan.
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