Project Manager

Join a global leader in driver user experience, a niche Tier 1 supplier which enriches the lives of JOEM customers worldwide.

With JOEM business consistently expanding, they need to hire a Project Manager.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams of system level engineers, software engineers, hardware engineers, mechanical engineers, and business stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and prepare project development schedule and development budget.
• Manage development progress, assign tasks and resources, control development costs, and manage risks and issues.
• Coordinate with external vendors and partners to ensure project deliverables are achieved and quality standards are maintained.
• Work in compliance with relevant automotive industry standards and processes such as ASPICE, PPAP, IATF, etc.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to project stakeholders, including senior management, and report regular status updates.
• Participate in project reviews and continuous improvement activities to improve project management processes and practices.
• Create and maintain project documentation, including project plans, schedules, budgets, and periodic reports.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors, and partners in both English and Japanese.

• Minimum of 3 years project management experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience in software and hardware development in the automotive industry is a plus.
• Experience in project planning, schedule management, risk management, stakeholder management, and budget management.
• Understanding of relevant automotive industry standards and processes such as ASPICE, PPAP, IATF, etc.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Japanese and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically and analytically.
• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies to lead efficiency-enhancing projects.
• Leadership skills to lead cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Ability to create and maintain project documentation, including project plans, schedules, budgets, and reports.
• Project management related certifications (e.g., PMP, ACP, Certified ScrumMaster) are and advantage
• Candidates must be located in Japan to apply.