Bilingual Program Manager, Japan & Cross-Region Programs

AI Chopping Block

Santa Clara (CA)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

PlusAI, a Bay Area-based Physical AI company, seeks a Program Manager to own Japan-based programs, coordinating between Japanese partners and PlusAI’s engineering, product, and operations teams in the Bay Area. This role requires Japanese fluency and involves regular travel to Japan (~25%).

You will translate priorities in both directions, manage program plans, KPIs, and milestones, and serve as the primary contact for cross-functional collaboration across regions.

Qualifications

  • Fluent in Japanese and English, strong communication skills across multilingual teams.
  • Proven track record in managing complex, cross-functional programs.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication with adaptable style for different audiences.
  • Strong organizational skills and decisive leadership in planning and execution.
  • Ability to travel to Japan ~25% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage ongoing programs with Japanese customers, serving as the primary point of contact for program-level matters.
  • Act as the connective tissue between Japan-based partner teams and PlusAI's cross-functional U.S. teams, translating priorities bidirectionally.
  • Gather and integrate project performance data from engineering, quality, and partner teams.
  • Prepare and present status reports with milestones, metrics, and risk analysis for leadership and partners, in English and Japanese as needed.
  • Maintain detailed project plans, timelines, KPIs, and milestones for Japan programs.
  • Identify dependencies and risks early, driving mitigation plans across teams and partners.
  • Travel to Japan (~25%) to participate in partner reviews and testing activities.

Skills

Japanese fluency
English fluency
Program management
Cross-functional teamwork
Strong communication

Job description

PlusAI, a Bay Area-based Physical AI company, seeks a Program Manager to own Japan-based programs, coordinating between Japanese partners and PlusAI’s engineering, product, and operations teams in the Bay Area. This role requires Japanese fluency and involves regular travel to Japan (~25%).

You will translate priorities in both directions, manage program plans, KPIs, and milestones, and serve as the primary contact for cross-functional collaboration across regions.

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