JAPANESE Proficiency - IT Project/ Senior Project Manager

future global design pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

future global design pte. ltd. in Singapore is seeking an IT project leader to drive cross-border projects across retail and manufacturing. You will oversee end-to-end delivery, align stakeholders, and ensure successful implementation of global processes and systems.

The role requires hands-on experience with overseas projects, vendor management, and negotiation with international clients. Fluent English and Japanese are mandatory to liaise with Japanese stakeholders and clients.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading overseas/global projects.
• Experience managing system development and implementation projects, including vendor management.
• Hands-on experience in direct communication and negotiation with international clients.
• Fluent business English and Japanese communication required.

Responsibilities

• Lead global projects across retail and manufacturing to ensure end-to-end delivery.
• Plan and manage global business process standardization and system implementations, with timelines and issue resolution.
• Serve as primary contact for international clients, facilitating clear communication and negotiations in English and other languages.
• Manage external development partners to ensure progress, quality, and alignment with requirements.

Skills

Global project leadership

Vendor management

Client negotiations

English & Japanese communication

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Lead global projects across retail and manufacturing industries, ensuring successful end-to-end delivery
• Plan and manage global business process standardization and system implementation initiatives, including progress tracking, timeline management, and issue resolution
• Serve as the primary contact for international clients, facilitating clear communication and leading negotiations in English and other languages
• Manage external development partners, ensuring project progress, deliverable quality, and alignment with requirements

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience leading or team-leading in overseas/global projects
• Experience managing system development and implementation projects, including vendor management
• Hands-on experience in direct communication and negotiation with international clients
• Good business communication skill in both English and Japanese (Native/Business-level proficiency as mandatory) to liaise with Japanese stakeholders and clients.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Industry knowledge or hands-on experience in retail and/or manufacturing
• 10+ years of experience in the IT project management.
• Highly self-motivated, enthusiastic and able to work effectively with teams that have diverse IT aptitudes and cultural backgrounds.
• Attention to detail and highly organized, process-focused attitude.
• Strong logical and critical thinking skills