Bilingual IT Project Manager(JP/EN)

• Job Details:
• Job Title: Bilingual IT Project Manager
• Client: Japanese Bank
• Working Location: New York, NY
• Working Style: On-site, hybrid, or Remote (must work EST hours)
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Salary: $77K – $94K (DOE)
• Language: English (native-level preferred), Business-level Japanese

• Position Overview:
The role involves bridging the gap between U.S.-based users and Japan-based developers, managing project requirements, user support, and system improvements. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills in English and Japanese, along with a background in system development, business analysis, or IT project management.

• What will you do:
• Gather requirements from U.S. users and translate them into specifications for developers in Japan.
• Manage multiple projects (7-8 systems), including user support and development tasks.
• Lead issue resolution, ensuring smooth collaboration between users and the development team.
• Work closely with data-related systems, including ETL processes.
• Handle some infrastructure-related troubleshooting (e.g., firewall and access issues).
• Support and guide development tasks while coordinating with Tokyo for clarifications.

• Required Qualifications & Skills:
• Experience in Project Management (Project Leader experience is also acceptable).
• Experience as a Business Analyst (including experience in requirements definition).
• Bilingual (Native-level English is expected; Business-level Japanese is acceptable).
• Experience in application development projects (understanding of web system architecture and full development lifecycle experience).
• Ability to read and write SQL.
• Strong communication skills, able to engage smoothly with team members in English.
• Ability to identify key discussion points and adjust conversations as needed.
• Fast learner with a clear, decisive thought process.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in Infrastructure (DNS, NAT, Firewall, Azure AD, Entra ID, etc.).
• Experience in the Finance Industry.