Japan Programs Lead: Bilingual PM for AI/Auto

Plusai; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Flexible working

Health benefits

Equity, 401k and FSA options

Professional development

Catered lunches

Job summary

PlusAI is seeking a Program Manager to serve as the day-to-day owner of Japan-based programs — the connective tissue between our Japanese partners and PlusAI’s engineering, product, and operations teams in the Bay Area.

You will independently manage ongoing programs with PlusAI’s Japanese customers, acting as the primary point of contact for program-level matters, translating context and priorities in English and Japanese, gathering progress data, and delivering detailed status reports to

Qualifications

• Solid program management experience with cross-functional delivery.
• Fluent in Japanese and English, with strong bilingual communication.
• Experience with Japanese automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers.
• Willingness to travel to Japan ~25%.
• Experience in the automotive, autonomous vehicle, or trucking industry.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day management of Japan-based programs and be the primary contact for program-level matters.
• Coordinate between Japanese partner teams and PlusAI’s cross-functional engineering, product, and operations teams in the Bay Area.
• Gather and integrate project performance and progress information from engineering, quality, and partner teams.
• Prepare and deliver detailed status reports—accomplishments, upcoming deliverables, metrics, and risks—to leadership and partners in English and Japanese as needed.
• Prepare and maintain project plans, deliverable timelines, KPIs, and milestones across Japan programs.
• Identify dependencies and risks early, and drive mitigation plans across internal and partner teams.
• Travel to Japan (~25%) to represent PlusAI in reviews and milestones.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Organizational skills

Bilingual JP/EN

Communication

Automotive/AV industry

Industry experience

Travel readiness

Job description

PlusAI is seeking a Program Manager to serve as the day-to-day owner of Japan-based programs — the connective tissue between our Japanese partners and PlusAI’s engineering, product, and operations teams in the Bay Area.

You will independently manage ongoing programs with PlusAI’s Japanese customers, acting as the primary point of contact for program-level matters, translating context and priorities in English and Japanese, gathering progress data, and delivering detailed status reports to