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 project management firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead banking system development projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of IT project management experience, strong communication skills in both Japanese and English, and a solid understanding of the entire software development lifecycle. This role requires effective team leadership and the ability to manage client expectations to ensure a positive company impression.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in IT project management or as a Delivery Lead.
• Proficient in Japanese (native or JLPT N1) and English (business level).
• Familiarity with banking system development processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control project progress, issues, and budgets.
• Communicate closely with clients and organize teams until project completion.
• Manage client expectations for a positive company impression.

Skills

IT Project Management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related fields

Job description

1. Job Description

- Play as Project Manager (Project Management Office) or Delivery Lead on banking system development or implementation projects.

- Manage the progress and milestones. Promote and control issues & ToDo. Organize progress reports and report to client management. Also, manage costs and human resources.

- Communicate closely with clients, business & IT team members. Organize teams and lead until project completion.

- Manage client expectations to maintain a positive company impression.

2. Requirements

- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related fields.

- Knowledge and experience in IT Project Management.

- Understanding of the entire software development lifecycle.

- At least 3 years of experience in IT project management or as a Delivery Lead, overseeing project development from start to finish.

- Experience in defining approaches and plans, tracking status, identifying and resolving issues and risks, resource planning, and governance.

- Ability to understand and follow the processes involved in banking system development or implementation projects.

- Japanese & English language skills.

- Proficiency in Japanese (native or JLPT N1 or higher) for engagement with Japanese-speaking clients and stakeholders.

- Proficiency in English (business level) for communication with diverse team members.

- Banking operations or systems knowledge and experience (preferred).

- Personal qualities: cheerful, good communication skills, team player with high spirit, self-motivated, enthusiastic, effective in diverse cultural and IT backgrounds, detail-oriented, organized, conceptual and analytical skills, capable of managing multiple planning horizons.