Software Engineer Project Manager

HITHINK TECHNOLOGY INDONESIA; Jakarta Selatan; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-paced technology company in South Jakarta is looking for a Software Engineer Project Manager fluent in Japanese or Mandarin. The successful candidate will oversee project management activities from planning to delivery, with a focus on quality assurance and team leadership. The role requires at least 3–6 years of experience in project management, along with a relevant degree in science or engineering. This is a full-time position offering the chance to work in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Fluent bilingual communication in Japanese (Minimum JLPT N3) or English.
• Minimum 3–6 years of specialized experience in managerial roles.
• Experience managing projects with over 300 person-months or teams with 20+ members.

Responsibilities

• Define project deliverables and manage scope changes.
• Develop and monitor project schedules for timely delivery.
• Create budgets and control expenses effectively.
• Implement quality standards and drive continuous improvement.
• Assess risks and plan mitigations while executing contingencies.
• Oversee procurement plans and vendor performance.
• Build and lead teams, manage workloads, and coach talent.
• Engage stakeholders through effective communication strategies.

Skills

Fluent in Japanese

Project management methodologies

Training and presentation techniques

Client communication techniques

Education

Full-time undergraduate or master’s degree in related fields

Tools

Project management tools

Office productivity software

Job description

Software Engineer Project Manager (JAPANESE or MANDARIN Speaker)

About the position

Join our team at HITHINK TECHNOLOGY INDONESIA as Software Engineer Project Manager (Japanese or Mandarin Speaker). This is a full-time position based in South Jakarta, Jakarta, offering you the opportunity to develop your skills and gain valuable experience in a dynamic, fast‑paced technology environment.

Job Description Summary

The role oversees end-to-end project management, including:

Responsibilities

• Management & Scope: Define project deliverables, manage scope changes, and align team/client expectations.
• Planning & Control: Develop, monitor, and adjust schedules to ensure timely delivery.
• Cost Management: Create budgets, control expenses, and address cost variances.
• Quality Assurance: Implement quality standards, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement.
• Risk Management: Assess risks, plan mitigations, and execute contingency measures.
• Procurement: Oversee procurement plans, vendor performance, and execution.
• Team Leadership: Build and lead teams, manage workloads, coach talent, and conduct evaluations.
• Stakeholder Communication: Develop communication strategies, engage stakeholders, and provide regular reports.
• Project Closeout: Conduct reviews and capture lessons learned.
• Commercial Support: Support sales in negotiations, contracts, and payments.
• Process Governance: Maintain PMO frameworks, policies, and workflows.
• Ad‑hoc Tasks: Handle additional duties from leadership.

Qualifications

• Full‑time undergraduate or master’s degree graduates, related to science and engineering, such as computer science, software engineering, big data, cloud computing, Internet of Things, network engineering, information, communication, electronics, etc.
• Fluent bilingual communication (Listening/Speaking/Reading/Writing) in Japanese Language (Minimum JLPT N3) or English.
• Minimum 3–6 years of specialized experience, with managerial roles.
• Experience in managing projects cumulatively exceeding 300 person‑months, or leading teams with 20+ members.
• Able to do business travel according to project needs.

Other Supporting Skill & Experience

• Well‑versed in fundamental project management methodologies.
• Competent in training and presentation techniques.
• Thorough understanding of company‑specific software development process standards.
• Awareness of current industry landscape and emerging trends.
• Advanced proficiency in project management tools utilization.
• Expert‑level competence in office productivity software applications.
• Demonstrated mastery of client communication techniques.

Additional Questions

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Software Project Manager?
• Which of the following programming languages are you experienced in?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?
• How many years' experience do you have in a software development role?
• Do you have experience working within a scrum agile team?
• How many years' experience do you have with project planning and scheduling?