Japanese Bilingual Sr. Project Manager - Plano, Texas

Actus Consulting Group; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Productions USA Inc. is seeking a Sr. Project Manager who is fluent in Japanese to lead complex, cross-functional projects for automotive and industrial markets from Plano, Texas.

You will partner with customers, internal teams, and overseas staff to deliver on time, within scope, and on budget while aligning with business objectives. This role emphasizes growth of the project management team, process improvements, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project management or related roles.
• Japanese language skills (business or conversational level).
• Experience managing cross-functional projects in B2B, technology, or industrial environments.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working directly with customers and external partners.
• Proven ability to drive projects forward with accountability and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage projects from initiation through delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including technical, content, and operational stakeholders including overseas staff in Japan.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project scope, schedules, resources, risks, and dependencies.
• Ensure alignment between customer requirements and delivered solutions.
• Lead and support projects for large OEM clients, including complex, high-impact initiatives.
• Track progress, identify issues early, and drive resolution proactively.
• Support continuous improvement of project management processes and best practices.
• Collaborate with leadership on scaling project delivery as the organization grows.

Skills

PM experience

Japanese language

Cross-functional PM

Stakeholder management

Prioritization

Client collaboration

Accountability

Job description

Job Description / Qualifications

Sr. Project Manager (Japanese Bilingual)

Company Overview

This company is a technology-driven company providing technical content and knowledge solutions for enterprise and OEM clients. With a strong focus on the automotive and technical documentation domains, we develop AI-powered knowledge systems, intelligent documentation platforms, and next-generation enterprise tools. By deeply understanding market and customer challenges, we support our clients end-to-end—from strategy and solution design to execution and ongoing operations—helping drive sustainable business growth.

Role Overview

The Sr. Project Manager plays a critical role in leading and delivering complex, cross-functional projects at the company Productions USA Inc. This role focuses on managing projects for automotive, industrial, and other challenge-driven markets where the company delivers high-value solutions. You will work closely with customers, internal teams, and partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, on budget, and aligned with business objectives. From a business development perspective, the Sr. Project Manager will collaborate with internal stakeholders to support the development of project proposals to clients. As the company continues to grow, the Project Manager will also contribute to process improvement and organizational development, helping scale how projects are executed across the organization. In addition, the Sr. Project Manager will take a leadership role in the growth and management of the project management team.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage projects from initiation through delivery
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including technical, content, and operational stakeholders including overseas staff in Japan.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage project scope, schedules, resources, risks, and dependencies
• Ensure alignment between customer requirements and delivered solutions
• Lead and support projects for large OEM clients, including complex, high-impact initiatives
• Track progress, identify issues early, and drive resolution proactively
• Support continuous improvement of project management processes and best practices
• Collaborate with leadership on scaling project delivery as the organization grows

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project management or related roles
• Japanese language skills (business or conversational level)
• Experience managing cross-functional projects in B2B, technology, or industrial environments
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working directly with customers and external partners
• Proven ability to drive projects forward with accountability and ownership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with automotive or industrial clients
• Experience managing projects involving technical documentation, data, or digital solutions
• Interest or experience in AI-enabled solutions, data-driven platforms, or process automation
• Experience working in growth-stage or evolving organizations

Work Environment & Style

Employment Type: Full-time

Approx. 25% overnight travel

A fast-growing organization with high visibility and ownership

Small, agile teams with fast decision-making and execution

Direct collaboration with customers, partners, and internal leadership

Opportunity to influence how projects are delivered as the organization scales

Work Style: Hybrid

Location: Plano, Texas

Growth Opportunities

• Lead high-impact projects for large OEM and enterprise clients
• Gain experience delivering AI-driven and data-enabled solutions
• Develop strong customer-facing and cross-functional leadership skills
• Contribute to building scalable project delivery frameworks
• Grow with the organization in a role that offers flexibility and long-term potential

Work Authorization

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States

Visa sponsorship is not available