Project Manager (Bilingual: English/Japanese)

LLL Inc.; Labuan; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LLL Inc. in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is looking for a Project Manager to bridge our Japanese clients and the Malaysian development team.

You will manage software projects from requirements through delivery, ensuring clear communication and high client satisfaction. This role requires a minimum of 4 years in software project management, fluency in Japanese (N2 or higher) and English, and strong agile knowledge.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience in software development.
• Fluent in Japanese (N2 or higher) and English — REQUIRED.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Experience managing web/mobile application projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, Asana).
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Experience working with Japanese clients or companies; understanding of software development lifecycle.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end software development projects.
• Serve as primary liaison between Japanese clients and development team.
• Gather requirements, create project plans, define scope.
• Track project progress, manage risks, ensure on-time delivery.
• Facilitate daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives.
• Create and maintain project documentation (Japanese and English).
• Manage project budgets and resource allocation.
• Ensure client satisfaction and manage expectations.
• Coordinate with development, design, QA teams.

Skills

PM leadership

Japanese language

Agile methodologies

Web/Mobile apps

Stakeholder management

Jira/Azure DevOps/Asana

Organization

Japanese client experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Business/related

PMP or Scrum Master certification

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Asana

Job description

Project Manager at LLL Inc.

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Hybrid: 3 days office, 2 days remote)

Experience: 4+ years

About The Role

Bridge the gap between our Japanese clients and Malaysian development team. You’ll manage software development projects from requirements gathering to delivery, ensuring smooth communication and high client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end software development projects
• Serve as primary liaison between Japanese clients and development team
• Gather requirements, create project plans, define scope
• Track project progress, manage risks, ensure on-time delivery
• Facilitate daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives
• Create and maintain project documentation (Japanese and English)
• Manage project budgets and resource allocation
• Ensure client satisfaction and manage expectations
• Coordinate with development, design, QA teams

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience in software development
• Fluent in Japanese (N2 or higher) and English — REQUIRED
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Experience managing web/mobile application projects
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency with project management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, Asana)
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Experience working with Japanese clients or companiesUnderstanding of software development lifecycle
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, Scrum Master, or similar certifications
• Technical background (prior developer experience)
• Experience with offshore development projects
• Knowledge of Japanese business culture and practices
• Experience managing distributed teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field