Job Title : Project Manager / Engineering Project Lead (Japanese Language)

Experience : 10+ Years

Location : Remote

Employment Type : Full-Time / Contract

Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager / Engineering Project Lead with strong Japanese language proficiency (JLPT N2/N1 preferred) to lead software engineering projects involving cross-functional teams across India and Japan. The ideal candidate will manage end-to-end project delivery, coordinate with Japanese stakeholders, and ensure successful execution of engineering initiatives while maintaining quality, timelines, and budget.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead end-to-end software development and engineering projects.

- Act as the primary liaison between Japanese clients/business teams and offshore engineering teams.

- Gather business requirements and translate them into technical deliverables.

- Plan, monitor, and manage project schedules, budgets, risks, and resources.

- Conduct project status meetings with Japanese stakeholders.

- Coordinate with development, QA, DevOps, infrastructure, and business teams.

- Manage project documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communication in both Japanese and English.

- Drive Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.

- Identify project risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans.

- Ensure timely delivery while maintaining quality standards.

Required Skills :

- 8+ years of experience in IT Project Management or Engineering Leadership.

- Experience managing software development or digital transformation projects.

- Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies.

- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

- Experience coordinating global teams across different time zones.

- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

- Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, or Confluence.

Japanese Language Requirements :

- JLPT N2 or N1 certification preferred.

- Ability to communicate fluently with Japanese clients via meetings, emails, and documentation.

- Experience working with Japan-based customers or offshore delivery teams is highly preferred.

Preferred Technical Background :

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following are preferred :

- Software Engineering (.NET, Java, Python, C++)

- Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

- DevOps & CI/CD

- APIs & Microservices

- ERP/Manufacturing/Automotive domain exposure

- Digital Engineering or Product Development

Educational Qualification :

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Preferred Certifications :

- PMP / PRINCE2

- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) / SAFe

- JLPT N2/N1

Mandatory Skills :

- Project Management

- Engineering Project Leadership

- Japanese Language (JLPT N2/N1)

- Agile/Scrum

- Stakeholder Management

- SDLC

- Risk & Resource Management

- Jira / Azure DevOps / MS Project

- Client Communication

- Cross-functional Team Leadership