Japanese Innovation PMO Lead

Capgemini; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking a Japanese Innovation PMO Lead in the Philippines to drive end-to-end project management for innovation, R&D, and product development with a strong focus on Mandarin and English communication.

The role demands senior stakeholder alignment, risk management, and governance to ensure on-time delivery and business impact. The position is hybrid, based at McKinley Hill/Taguig, and requires experience in CPG or FMCG environments.

Qualifications

• Language: Proficiency in both Japanese and English is crucial for stakeholder management.
• Project methodologies, process monitoring, and governance.
• Collaboration: Interpersonal skills to drive improvements across functional teams.
• Hybrid work in McKinley Taguig.
• Experience in CPG or FMCG environment.

Responsibilities

• Innovation Process Management: Directs the full life cycle of innovation projects, including feasibility studies, product development, and business case approval.
• Team Leadership: Guides cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on scope, timelines, and strategic objectives.
• Japanese Communication & Reporting: Facilitates communications between stakeholders, including progress updates and lessons learned, while providing Mandarin language support.
• Risk & Performance Management: Identifies project bottlenecks, manages risks, and implements corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Documentation & Governance: Maintains accurate, up-to-date records of project deliverables, milestones, and deviations from the original plan.

Skills

Japanese language proficiency

English language proficiency

Project management

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Hybrid work

Job description

Job Description

A Creative and Design Project Manager leads strategic and complex projects, using the richness and diversity of talent available In Capgemini. They guarantee delivery quality, customer satisfaction and the success of service products launched in the market.

Japanese Innovation PMO Lead

A Japanese Innovation PMO Team Manager leads end-to-end project management for innovation, R&D, and product development projects, specifically requiring Mandarin language proficiency. They drive stakeholder alignment, manage risks, track key performance indicators, and foster process improvements to ensure project goals are met efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Innovation Process Management: Directs the full life cycle of innovation projects, including feasibility studies, product development, and business case approval.
• Team Leadership: Conducts kick-off meetings and guides cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on scope, timelines, and strategic objectives.
• Japanese Communication & Reporting: Facilitates communications between stakeholders, including progress updates and lessons learned, while providing Mandarin language support.
• Risk & Performance Management: Identifies project bottlenecks, manages risks, and implements corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Documentation & Governance: Maintains accurate, up-to-date records of project deliverables, milestones, and deviations from the original plan.

Required Skills

• Language: Proficiency in both Japanese and English is crucial for stakeholder management.
• Project Management: Expertise in project methodologies, process monitoring, and governance.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships and drive improvements across functional teams.
• Willing to work hybrid in McKinley Taguig
• Experience in CPG or FMCG environment.