Bilingual Tech Project Manager
Tokyo Techies is a tech company that provides One-stop IT consulting and business software solutions for enterprises. We support the realization of digital transformation by providing robust products and services with world-class speed and quality.
We are looking for a Japanese (ideally both Japanese and English) speaking project manager who could join us soon to handle our IT consulting and in-house product development projects. We will conduct the interview using Japanese.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage our project teams to maximize their capabilities to handle various types of consulting/ product development projects in AI, Software Development, Cyber security
- Communicate with the clients to gather initial project/product requirements and turn them into implementable specifications
- Work closely with our engineering teams to create project proposals with clear scope of work, expected deliverables, schedule and cost
- Keep track of technical tasks and make the progress transparent to all stakeholders
- Frequently propose ideas improvements based on client's review
SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have:
- Excellent communication skills in Japanese (top priority, N1 equivalent) and English (second priority)
- At least 3 years of experience in software project management, risk management
- In-depth understanding about the software development lifecycle and risk management
- Capabilities to manage Agile development projects (Scrum/ Kanban)
- Flexible mindset and ability to learn fast
Nice to have:
- Practical skills in business analysis and software development
WORK LOCATION:
Ueno, Taito, Tokyo, Japan
Remote work is always acceptable at Tokyo Techies given that you always actively work with the team and deliver the expected results.
WORKING TIME:
Flexible working time
CONTRACT TYPE:
Full-time Employee (only for those who are in Japan or going to relocate to Japan)
BONUS & OTHER BENEFITS (FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES):
- Performance Bonus: Awarded every six months
- Encouragement Bonus: Awarded for outstanding contribution aside from performance bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus: Awarded for successfully referring new employees
- Certificate Acquisition and Course Completion Support and Bonus: Awarded for acquiring certificates and completing courses to enhance one’s skill set
- Yearly pay raise based on performance
- Transportation expenses reimbursed by Tokyo Techies
- Annual leave credits and holiday pay
- Team building activities and corporate retreats
- Flexible work arrangement and relaxed dress code policy
Perks and Benefits
Flexibility
- Flexible scheduling and work environment
- Tokyo Techies offers flex-time scheduling with a core time from 10AM to 3PM. Remote work is acceptable though attendance at the office or client facility may be required in some cases.
- Casual Dress Code
- We encourage our employees to dress comfortably at work. Business attire is required only if necessary (i.e. formal client meetings).
Subsidies
- Certificate Acquisition and Course Completion Support
- Tokyo Techies encourages employees to enroll in relevant courses and apply for certifications to develop their personal skills. Course fees will be provided by the company and a bonus will be given for acquiring a certificate in Cloud, Security, or Japanese/English language (i.e. JLPT/TOEIC).
- Transportation Allowance
- All regular employees will be given a transportation allowance going to and from work, and other work-related transportation expenses.
Bonuses
- Performance bonuses based on overall performance will be awarded usually twice each year. On top of scheduled bonus, all employees are qualified to receive a spot bonus for an exceptional performance.
- Refer your friends to work at Tokyo Techies for an employee referral bonus.
- Sum of 200,000 JPY shall be awarded for successfully introducing a regular full-time employee.
- Sum of 40,000 JPY shall be awarded for successfully introducing a part-time employee.
- Client referral bonuses are also offered. Compensation amount varies on the cost of the project.
Relaxation
- Paid annual leave is awarded to full-time employees which can be used for vacation, sick-leave and other personal matters. A 12-day paid leave is offered during the first year, with the duration increasing every passing year to a maximum of 20 days annually.
- Tokyo Techies is building a relaxed, yet professional environment for all it’s employees. We have a regularly monthly techies gathering where you can bring your friends and family to share delicious food and drinks. Occasionally, we also plan out of town retreats.
Flexibility
- Flexible scheduling and work environment
- Tokyo Techies offers flex-time scheduling with a core time from 10AM to 3PM. Remote work is acceptable though attendance at the office or client facility may be required in some cases.
- Casual Dress Code
- We encourage our employees to dress comfortably at work. Business attire is required only if necessary (i.e. formal client meetings).
Subsidies
- Certificate Acquisition and Course Completion Support
- Tokyo Techies encourages employees to enroll in relevant courses and apply for certifications to develop their personal skills. Course fees will be provided by the company and a bonus will be given for acquiring a certificate in Cloud, Security, or Japanese/English language (i.e. JLPT/TOEIC).
- Transportation Allowance
- All regular employees will be given a transportation allowance going to and from work, and other work-related transportation expenses.
Bonuses
- A welcome bonus equivalent to one month’s salary will be awarded to each full-time employee joining Tokyo Techies.
- Performance bonuses based on overall performance will be awarded usually twice each year. On top of scheduled bonus, all employees are qualified to receive a spot bonus for an exceptional performance.
- Refer your friends to work at Tokyo Techies for an employee referral bonus.
- Sum of 200,000 JPY shall be awarded for successfully introducing a regular full-time employee.
- Sum of 40,000 JPY shall be awarded for successfully introducing a part-time employee.
- Client referral bonuses are also offered. Compensation amount varies on the cost of the project.
Relaxation
- Paid annual leave is awarded to full-time employees which can be used for vacation, sick-leave and other personal matters. A 12-day paid leave is offered during the first year, with the duration increasing every passing year to a maximum of 20 days annually.
- Tokyo Techies is building a relaxed, yet professional environment for all it’s employees. We have a regularly monthly techies gathering where you can bring your friends and family to share delicious food and drinks. Occasionally, we also plan out of town retreats.