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You will serve as the customer project manager for the next generation Digital Key System project for a major Japanese automotive manufacturer (JOEM). You will lead overall progress management and quality control to achieve project goals. As the main point of contact for building a strong trust relationship with the customer, you will ensure smooth communication. You will strongly lead the overseas project core team and guide the global development structure. You will be responsible for executing all phases of the product development process, including planning, management, coordination, and monitoring. You will lead the planning and preparation of quality gate meetings and reviews, as well as report project status to management. This recruitment is aimed at strengthening the team further due to business expansion and the initiation of new projects. By engaging in cutting-edge connected car technology, you will acquire advanced project management skills that have high market value. Through the promotion of global projects, significant growth that directly connects to future career steps is expected. Collaborating with members from diverse nationalities will help you cultivate rich intercultural communication skills and a global perspective. There are opportunities for business trips to overseas locations (approximately once or twice a year), providing a strong sense of engagement in global activities. Leadership is expected to build close relationships with customers and accurately capture their needs to guide projects in the right direction. You are expected to lead projects to success within the established budget and schedule. The team is diverse, with various nationalities, ages, genders, and backgrounds, respecting each other. Many specialists with top-level knowledge regarding PMO (Project Management Office) are present. A solid support system is in place from experienced project managers in other regions, such as Europe and North America. There is an open and flat atmosphere where there are no barriers of age or position, and active exchanges of opinions are encouraged. The team has a very high motivation for acquiring new technologies and knowledge and for skill enhancement. A global project management (PjM) community exists, fostering a warm culture where help can be provided across borders whenever needed.
- More than 5 years of practical experience in project management - More than 10 years of practical experience in the automotive industry
- A degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, production engineering, or software engineering - High negotiation skills, proactive thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit - Ability to demonstrate calm demeanor, good manners, excellent presentation skills, and high communication skills - Experience working in overseas locations or international mixed teams (preferred) - Certification such as RK-PMQ (Project Management Qualification, etc.) (preferred)
- Daily use of English (through emails and meetings) - Domestic travel is expected about once or twice a month. - Overseas travel is expected about once or twice a year. - Flexible working arrangements that accommodate individual lifestyles, such as 1-2 days of remote work per week.
