Mandarin Innovation PMO Lead

Capgemini; Metro Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini Philippines is seeking a Mandarin Innovation PMO Lead to drive end-to-end project management for innovation, R&D and product development, with Mandarin proficiency.

You will lead cross-functional teams, align stakeholders, manage risks and track KPIs, while improving processes to ensure on-time delivery and value realization. The role is hybrid in McKinley, Taguig, and requires strong Japanese/English communication for global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Japanese and English for stakeholder management.
• Expertise in project management methodologies, governance, and reporting.
• Experience in CPG or FMCG environments.

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.
• Mandarin 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

English

Project management

Collaboration

Hybrid work

CPG FMCG

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.

Mandarin Innovation PMO Lead

A Mandarin 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.
• Mandarin 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.