【Full Remote】Bilingual Project Manager 候補【AI Project Between Japan and Overseas】

One of our top clients is currently looking for an AI Project Manager (PM Track) to support and gradually take ownership of AI-related projects across both internal and external stakeholders.

In this role, you will support and gradually take ownership of projects from initiation to completion, collaborating with cross-functional teams and overseas partners, and contributing to the development and execution of AI-based solutions.

About the Company

A Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime-listed IT company, certified as a “White 500” health and productivity management corporation. The company provides a wide range of services to diverse clients, centered around mobile content such as women’s health information sites and music distribution platforms, as well as in fields including Healthcare, Fintech, Music/Video/Books, Lifestyle Information, Entertainment, and enterprise-focused DX solution services.

Company Highlights

• Strong focus on Work-Life Balance

• Full remote work available from anywhere in Japan

• Foreign candidates are allowed to work remotely from overseas for up to 6 months per year

• Listed on the TSE Prime / White 500 certified

• Overseas collaboration

• Global Business Trip

Currently, development is conducted in Japan in collaboration with our offshore subsidiary in Vietnam. In 2023, the company was selected as one of the Top 3 IT companies in Vietnam. In 2022, it also obtained certification as a “Great Place to Work”. The company actively promotes opportunities to leverage English skills in daily work.

Example AI Projects

• AI initiatives in healthcare (B2C / B2B)

• Public sector-related services

• Internal process optimization

• Customer data analysis and insights

• Contract-based AI development projects

Responsibilities

Project Management

• Understand project objectives and define actionable plans to achieve them

• Manage schedules, monitor progress, and adjust plans as necessary

• Identify and mitigate risks and issues impacting delivery

Communication

• Provide regular updates to key stakeholders on project status

• Manage relationships with external stakeholders and ensure project commitments are met

• Maintain close communication with team members to track progress, challenges, and team dynamics

• Collaborate with offshore and international development teams

• Internal team meetings are conducted in English

Leadership

• Identify team challenges and continuously improve processes

• Work with stakeholders to create a productive and collaborative environment

• Drive team performance and ensure high-quality deliverables

• Depending on experience, you may lead projects independently

Requirements

Required Skills

• 2+ years of hands-on project management experience

• Business-level English (able to handle meetings in English)

• Native-level Japanese or equivalent (JLPT N1 or above)

Nice-to-have

• Knowledge or experience in AI-related projects

• Experience with Agile development

• Offshore development experience

• Experience in client-facing or contract-based projects

• Certifications such as Scrum Master, PMP, or equivalent

Ideal Candidate

• Proactive and self-driven

• Eager to learn new technologies

• Strong team player

• Responsible and goal-oriented

Benefits

Employment Type: Full-time employee (3-month probation period)

Working Hours: Flextime system (no core time)

Work Style:

Primarily remote work

Full remote work available

Foreign nationals may work remotely from overseas for up to 6 months, but residency in Japan is required

Compensation: Annual salary: 5M ~ JPY 7M