Project Leader Tokyo-Lead IT Projects in Financial Services
About the job
Join a global IT solutions provider as a Project Leader and oversee IT development projects for leading financial institutions and consumer finance companies. You will play a key role in planning, executing, and delivering IT projects of various sizes, while ensuring quality, compliance, and strong stakeholder collaboration. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your project management expertise within the financial services industry, contributing to digital transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead project planning, scheduling, and execution for small to large-scale IT development projects.
- Manage project tracking, scope, quality, costs, and reporting to stakeholders.
- Coordinate communication across diverse stakeholders, including business users, client IT teams, operations teams, vendors, and development staff.
- Oversee technical and functional aspects of projects, securing required customer approvals throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepare and share project reports, including weekly status updates, with relevant teams.
- Develop a deep understanding of client business needs and align project goals to strengthen long-term relationships.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years in project management (Project Manager or Project Leader roles acceptable).
- Proven track record in executing medium to large IT development projects.
- Familiarity with the full software development lifecycle.
- Experience in IT departments of local companies, ideally in financial services (preferred but not mandatory).
Technical Background:
- Development experience and solid understanding of IT technologies are advantageous.
- Strong project management skills in scope, timeline, resource, milestone, and quality management.
- Experience documenting and defining requirements in standard formats.
Soft Skills:
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Language Requirements
- Japanese: Native-level (required for communication with clients and stakeholders).
- English: Intermediate to Business-level (good to have for documentation and internal reporting).
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working in financial industry projects.
- Strong ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of emerging IT trends in finance is a plus.
About the Company
With over 35 years of expertise in IT solutions for financial services, our client powers operations for more than 200 financial institutions across 50 countries. Their platforms support multiple business verticals including retail banking, corporate banking, cash management, internet banking, and automotive finance. Recognized for their deep banking domain knowledge and cutting-edge technology, the company is a trusted partner driving digital transformation with cloud, data science, AI/ML, DevOps, and RPA-based solutions.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Competitive compensation package (¥11M-¥14M).
- Opportunity to lead transformative projects in financial services.
- Remote work and flexible work-from-home options.
- Global recognition as a "Great Place to Work".
- Collaborative and innovative work culture with casual clothing and modern workstyle.
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