Bilingual Project Manager

OPEN INNOVATION INC.; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

OPEN INNOVATION INC. is seeking a Project Manager/Project Coordinator to coordinate client requirements and drive projects in a Japanese-English bilingual environment.

You will act as the primary contact between clients and internal teams, manage multiple projects, and ensure timely deliverables through disciplined process control. The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and the ability to understand project explanations and internal coordination conducted in Japanese.

Qualifications

• Bilingual communication skills including Japanese (N3 or above) and English for coordinating with clients.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Act as primary contact between clients and internal teams (Madoguchi).
• Ability to explain project scope, schedules, tasks and targets to clients clearly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and elevate issues.
• Monitor project progress and ensure process compliance to keep projects on track.
• Basic understanding of network systems, EDI, authorisation systems and testing workflows.
• Willingness to learn credit card operations business processes through training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate client requirements with internal teams (Madoguchi) and manage expectations.
• Explain project scope and timelines to clients in clear terms.
• Identify risks and issues; propose and implement solutions.
• Monitor progress and enforce schedule controls for on-time delivery.
• Understand and communicate project explanations to ensure alignment across stakeholders.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Project management

Client management

Client communication

Risk and issue management

Schedule and process control

Technical understanding

Business process understanding

Job description

Qualifications:

Project Manager / Project Coordinator

• Bilingual Communication Skills

  • Business-level Japanese proficiency (N3 or above)

  • English communication skills for coordinating with project clients

  • Ability to understand project explanations, team roles, and internal coordination conducted in Japanese

• Project Management Skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

  • Strong task prioritization and time management skills

  • Ability to meet deadlines and manage project deliverables

• Client Management

  • Ability to act as the primary contact (Madoguchi) between clients and internal teams

  • Experience coordinating client requirements and internal project activities

• Client Communication Skills

  • Ability to clearly explain project scope, schedules, tasks, and targets to clients

• Risk & Issue Management

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to identify and elevate issues appropriately

  • Ability to propose and implement solutions

• Schedule & Process Control

  • Ability to monitor project progress and keep projects on track

  • Ensure smooth project execution and process compliance

• Technical Understanding

  • Basic understanding of network systems

  • Knowledge of EDI processes

  • Understanding of authorization systems

  • Familiarity with testing workflows

  • Training will be provided for technical processes

• Business Process Understanding (Credit Card Operations / Gyoumu)

  • Ability to understand internal operations and business processes

  • Willingness to learn credit card-related business processes through training

Ability to apply learned knowledge in project execution