JAPANESE Proficiency - IT System Development Project Manager & Delivery Lead

DENTSU SOKEN SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Singapore seeks a Project Manager or Delivery Lead to oversee banking system development projects. The role involves managing project progress, reporting to clients, and leading diverse teams. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in IT, with at least 3 years of relevant experience and strong proficiency in both Japanese (native/JLPT N1) and English. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, possesses excellent communication skills, and is detail-oriented.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience in IT project management.
• Ability to manage project development from beginning to end.
• Must read, write and speak Japanese at a high level.

Responsibilities

• Play as Project Manager or Delivery Lead on banking system projects.
• Manage progress, milestones, and client communications.
• Organize teams and lead projects until completion.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Japanese Language Skills

English Language Skills

Good communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering or Information Technology

Job description

Job Description

• Play as Project Manager (Project Management Office) or Delivery Lead on banking system development or implementation projects.
• Manage the progress and milestone. Promote and control the issue & ToDo. Organize the progress report and report to client’s management. Also, manage the cost and human resource.
• Communicate closely with clients, business & IT related members. Organize teams and lead until the project ends.
• Manage client’s expectations to maintain the company’s impressions at a positive level.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Sciences, Computer Engineer or Information Technology or related.
• IT Project Management Knowledge and Experiences.
• Must understand the overall software development life cycle.
• 3 or more years of experience of IT related project management or Delivery Lead. (Direct and manage project development from beginning to end)
• Project Management Delivery tasks such as approach and plan definition, status tracking, issue and risk identification and resolution, resource planning, and governance execution.
• Will be able to understand and follow the process of the banking system development or implementation project.
• Japanese & English Language Skills: Must read, write and speak Japanese at a high level (native / JLPT N1 or higher) to engage with our Japanese‑speaking clients and stakeholders. Must speak English at a high level (business English) to communicate with team members from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Banking Operation or Systems Knowledge and Experiences (as possible): Will be able to understand the banking system structure, and high‑level banking business.
• Cheerful, good communication skill, able to work with team cohesively with high spirit.
• 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.
• Good conceptualization and analytical skills, enabling comprehension and development of solutions for complex business issues.
• Ability to manage short, medium, and long‑term planning horizons concurrently.