A global leader in the financial services and insurance industry is seeking a highly skilled Network Project Manager to lead end-to-end IT infrastructure and network implementation projects in Tokyo.
This is a high-visibility contract opportunity where you will drive critical projects involving network deployment, rack/cabling documentation, vendor coordination, and structured project governance. You will work closely with both technical delivery teams and business stakeholders, ensuring smooth execution across timelines, cost control, and operational handover.
If you are an experienced IT Project Manager who enjoys hands-on infrastructure environments while managing complex enterprise-level stakeholders, this role offers an excellent opportunity in Japan's competitive insurance IT market.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead full project lifecycle execution including charter creation, planning, and delivery for IT/network infrastructure projects
- Develop detailed project documentation including Project Charter, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and project schedules
- Manage physical infrastructure requirements including rack/cabling documentation and IT/network implementation oversight
- Maintain and control project timelines using Gantt charts, ensuring milestone delivery and deadline adherence
- Oversee project budgets and ensure strict spending control aligned with business requirements
- Maintain risk registers and change management logs, ensuring issues and deviations are documented and resolved
- Coordinate internal resource planning and manage vendor relationships to ensure smooth delivery
- Deliver weekly and monthly project reporting, including stakeholder updates and milestone sign-off facilitation
- Conduct project closure activities including handover to operations, lessons learned documentation, and final closure reporting
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- 5+ years of experience managing IT infrastructure and network-related projects
- Strong knowledge of IT facilities including rack/cabling documentation and network implementation processes
- Experience working in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project delivery environments
- Strong experience using project tools such as Microsoft Project and SharePoint
- Familiarity with IT service management tools such as ServiceNow or similar internal ticketing systems
Soft Skills:
- Strong leadership ability to motivate and guide technical delivery teams toward key milestones
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
- Proactive problem-solving mindset with strong risk management and issue resolution capability
- Strong attention to detail, particularly in documentation, deliverables tracking, and acceptance processes
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Fluent
- English: Business Level (Intermediate to Business)
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
About the Company
Our client is a world leader in the financial and insurance sector, known for its strong operational stability, global presence, and structured project governance. With a mature PMO environment and well-established processes, the company offers a professional setting where project managers can deliver large-scale infrastructure initiatives with clear ownership and visibility.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Competitive compensation package for an experienced IT Project Manager in Japan
- High-impact infrastructure and network projects in a stable global insurance environment
- Structured PMO and clear governance, including defined deliverables such as WBS and Gantt schedules
- Opportunity to work hands-on with network implementation and physical infrastructure documentation
- Work-from-home flexibility and casual dress code in a modern professional workplace
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