Japan Programs Manager, Autonomous Truck Tech

Plusai

Santa Clara (CA)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Catered lunch & snacks
401(k) plan

Job summary

PlusAI is seeking a Program Manager to own Japan-based programs, acting as the connective tissue between Japanese partners and PlusAI's engineering, product, and operations teams in the Bay Area.

This role is based in the Bay Area with regular travel to Japan (~25%). Fluency in Japanese and English is required to operate as a trusted, direct point of contact for partner teams who communicate primarily in Japanese.

Qualifications

  • Fluent in Japanese and English, professional in both languages.
  • Proven track record building and executing cross-functional programs.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication; adapts for audiences.
  • Strong organizational planning; provides structure and decisiveness.
  • Willing to travel to Japan ~25% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Manage ongoing programs for PlusAI's Japanese customers as primary contact.
  • Serve as connective tissue between Japan partner teams and U.S. cross-functional groups.
  • Gather and integrate performance data from engineering, quality, and partners.
  • Prepare status reports for leadership and partners in English and Japanese.
  • Maintain detailed project plans, timelines, KPIs, and milestones.
  • Identify dependencies and mitigate risks across teams.
  • Travel to Japan ~25% for partner reviews and testing activities.

Skills

Fluent in Japanese and English
Program management
Written and verbal communication
Organizational skills
Travel readiness

Job description

PlusAI is seeking a Program Manager to own Japan-based programs, acting as the connective tissue between Japanese partners and PlusAI's engineering, product, and operations teams in the Bay Area.

This role is based in the Bay Area with regular travel to Japan (~25%). Fluency in Japanese and English is required to operate as a trusted, direct point of contact for partner teams who communicate primarily in Japanese.

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