Japanese speaking IT Project Manager (AWS Projects)

Centre People; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm is seeking a Japanese speaking IT Project Manager in London to lead AWS-related projects. The ideal candidate should have experience in AWS project management and business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English. This contract role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and the potential for extension based on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in AWS project management or engineering.
• Business-level proficiency in Japanese and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects to ensure delivery within scope, budget and schedule.
• Define project scope to clients and stakeholders.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

AWS project management

Business-level Japanese proficiency

English proficiency

Project Management skills

Tools

Microsoft 365

Terraform

Job description

Ref: YC46927

Sector

Type

Type Full-time, Temp/Contract/Project

Location

Location London

Salary (Annual)

A Japanese IT company is recruiting a Japanese speaking IT Project Manager to lead AWS-related projects from initiation through design, implementation, and completion. You will work closely with clients and senior management, defining project scope, managing schedules, and overseeing risk. This role may involve travel across the EMEA region.

Ref: KM46927

WORK TYPE: Hybrid working

VISA SUPPORT: Available depending on experience

TYPE: Contract

Duration: Until Dec 2026 (possible extension depending on performance and business needs)

WORKING HOURS: 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday

SALARY: £40,000 – £55,000 (depending on experience and skills)

START: January or February 2026

LOCATION: London

Main Responsibilities

• Manage projects to ensure delivery within scope, budget, and schedule
• Introduce projects and define scope to clients and stakeholders
• Communicate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare Statements of Work (SOW) and project plans; obtain approvals
• Manage risk logs and action items
• Identify required resources and schedule accordingly
• Track progress, milestones, and coordinate with finance
• Prepare project highlight reports for management and clients
• Conduct regular project updates

Ideal Candidate

Required:

• Experience in AWS project management or engineering (engineers without PM experience but willing to take on PM responsibilities may also be considered)
• Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English

Preferred:

• 2+ years of experience in AWS infrastructure projects, ideally including on-premise to AWS migrations
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent
• Knowledge or experience with SaaS, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, CI/CD, Terraform
• Experience in multi-site project delivery
• PMP certification or AWS certifications