As a Project Manager, your responsibilities will include
- Develop and align with client for project scope, objectives and ensuring technical feasibility
- Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
- Manage project delivery from design, developments and QA teams based out of India
- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
- Effectively communicate project expectations to client, project team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
- Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path, ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
Core technical skills for this role are
- Agile development methods
- Familiarity with project management techniques and tools such as Trello, Slack, Github, etc
- Excellent with the use of Microsoft tools such as Excel and Powerpoint
- Creative streak with good graphic design capabilities including the use of tools such as Zeplin
- Proficiency in at least one object-oriented language
- Experience with ISO and SOC certifications will be added advantage
- Familiarity with Django / Python framework is preferred
- Familiarity with Front end technologies such as Vue and React is preferred
- Ability to speak Japanese is required to liaise with Japanese-speaking clients
You make a good fit for this role if
- You are pro-active
- You have a “can-do” attitude
- You take ownership of the tasks and clients assigned to you
- You have 7-10 years of relevant work experience in software development, project management, and agile development demonstrating the qualities we require for you to be a good fit
- You are passionate about technology and innovation. You can match up to the pace of start-up work culture. Prior experience working in a tech start-up is preferred
- You have good client-facing, teamwork, multi-tasking, problem-solving and internal communication skills
- You have an outstanding educational background, preferably in the fields of Computer Science, Information Systems or Engineering
- You are available to start work immediately
- You have fluency in written and oral Japanese with min. N2 level proficiency certification
- You are willing to travel to Japan and work from our Japan office for extended periods to handle markets in Japan