Join one of Japan's leading technology and internet services companies as a Senior Technical Project Manager, taking a central role in delivering mission-critical MVNE and telecommunications platforms.
You will act as the key bridge between Japanese business stakeholders and technical teams, translating complex business requirements into clear system specifications while driving projects across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). From system integration and schedule management to risk mitigation and executive reporting, you will help ensure the stable delivery of large-scale telecommunications services supporting customers across Japan.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Technical Project Manager to combine project leadership, technical expertise, and bilingual communication skills within a global engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact between internal teams, external partners, and Japanese-speaking stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout project delivery.
- Partner with Product Managers and technical teams to translate complex business requirements into actionable technical and system requirements.
- Lead system integration schedules, coordinate cross-functional dependencies, and resolve technical and operational bottlenecks.
- Manage project timelines, delivery milestones, risks, and issues while supporting the operational stability of enterprise telecommunications platforms.
- Drive projects across the complete SDLC, maintaining visibility over requirements, development, integration, testing, and delivery.
- Prepare strategic project updates, status reports, and risk assessments for division leadership and senior stakeholders.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in technical project management, technical engineering, or a closely related technology role.
- Proven experience independently managing complex technology projects across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Strong experience managing system integration projects, schedules, cross-functional dependencies, and technical delivery.
- Demonstrated expertise in project planning, risk mitigation, issue resolution, and end-to-end project execution.
- Experience working closely with engineering, product, business, and operational stakeholders.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex delivery and operational issues.
- High level of ownership with the ability to independently drive projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong coordination and leadership capabilities across multicultural and cross-functional teams.
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Fluent / Business level for stakeholder management.
- English: Fluent / Business level for collaboration with international technical teams.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Direct experience within Telecommunications, MVNO, or MVNE environments.
- Experience acting as a bridge between Japanese stakeholders and global technical teams.
- Hands-on data analysis skills supporting project or operational decision-making.
- Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or Scrum.
- Experience managing large-scale enterprise telecommunications platforms or system integration initiatives.
About the Company
Our client is one of Japan's leading internet and technology companies, operating large-scale digital platforms and telecommunications services with extensive market reach.
Within its Technology Platforms Division, professionals work at the center of major telecommunications and digital transformation initiatives, supporting critical systems used by millions of customers. The organization combines sophisticated technical infrastructure with an international and multicultural working environment, offering strong exposure to complex enterprise technology projects.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Competitive hourly rate of ¥3,500-¥4,000.
- Lead high-impact MVNE and telecommunications projects supporting large-scale services across Japan.
- Flexible hybrid working model supporting greater work-life balance.
- Collaborate with Japanese stakeholders and international engineering teams in a truly global environment.
- Build valuable expertise in technical project management, system integration, SDLC, MVNO, and MVNE technologies.
- Complimentary daily meals through the company's employee food hall.
- Modern and comfortable workplace with a casual dress environment.
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