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As the Lead Customer Project Manager for XC product projects serving major Japanese automakers (JOEMs), you will lead projects and project managers. You will oversee overall progress and quality control to ensure project objectives are achieved. As the primary point of contact for building strong, trusting relationships with customers, you will ensure smooth communication. You will provide strong leadership to overseas project core teams and lead global development operations. You will be responsible for 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 reporting project status to management. As a leader, you will also support and develop other Customer Project Managers. Working with cutting-edge technology will help you develop advanced project management skills that are highly valued in the market. Driving global projects offers significant growth opportunities that can directly support your future career progression. Collaborating with colleagues of diverse nationalities will help you build strong cross-cultural communication skills and a global perspective. You will also have opportunities to travel to overseas offices approximately once or twice a year, giving you a strong sense of working on a global scale. Managing a team as a leader will also help you develop the capabilities required of a Group Manager. You are expected to build close relationships with customers, accurately understand their needs, and provide the leadership needed to guide projects in the right direction. You will be expected to ensure projects succeed within the established budget and schedule. This is a diverse team whose members vary in nationality, age, gender, and background, and who respect one another. The team includes many specialists with top-level expertise in PMO (Project Management Office) practices. You will receive strong support from experienced project managers in other regions, including Europe and North America. The workplace has an open, flat atmosphere, with no barriers based on age or position and very active exchange of ideas. The team is highly motivated to learn new technologies and knowledge and improve its skills. A global project management (PjM) community is in place, fostering a supportive culture in which colleagues help one another across borders whenever needed.
- At least 5 years of practical project management experience - At least 10 years of practical experience in the automotive industry - English proficiency: TOEIC score of 700 or higher, or equivalent business English skills - Japanese proficiency: JLPT N2 or higher, or native-level Japanese
- A degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, production engineering, or software engineering - Strong negotiation skills, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the initiative to think and act independently - A calm and professional demeanor, good manners, and excellent presentation and communication skills - Experience working at overseas offices or in internationally diverse teams is a plus - Certifications such as PMP or RK-PMQ (project management qualifications) are a plus
- Work with cutting-edge technology and develop advanced project management skills - Grow through driving global projects - Develop cross-cultural communication skills and a global perspective by collaborating with colleagues of diverse nationalities - Opportunities to travel to overseas offices approximately once or twice a year - Manage a team as a leader and develop the capabilities required of a Group Manager - Flexible work arrangements tailored to individual lifestyles, including working from home approximately one or two days per week - Access to public transportation, company bicycle leasing, free tickets or subsidized transit passes, and employee parking spaces - Flexible and mobile working arrangements, including flextime and working from home - Free motorcycle parking - Free bicycle parking and secure bicycle storage - Consultation and referral services for caregiving services - Referral services for childcare services - Subsidized meals at the in-house restaurant and cafeteria, and free coffee in the coffee kitchen
