Project Manager – Application and DX (Japanese)

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

• Job Details
• Job Title: Project Manager – Application and DX
• Client: IT and communications services company
• Working Location: Los Angeles, CA
• Working Style: Hybrid (Remote + On-site client visits several times a week)
• Employment Type: Full-Time Exempt
• Salary: $70,000 – $95,000 per year
• Benefits: Insurance, PTO, 401K
• Language: Business-level Japanese and English (both verbal and written)

• Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end application development projects, from planning through execution and delivery.
• Monitor progress, quality, and budget, while facilitating effective communication between internal teams and clients.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure requirements are well understood and implemented accurately.
• Provide support to clients through semi on-site engagement (several days per week) in the Los Angeles area.
• Understand client operations and challenges firsthand, and offer practical solutions or improvements.
• Act as a trusted partner by delivering operational assistance and responding promptly to business needs.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders to uncover new business opportunities.
• Propose value-added solutions based on market trends and the evolving needs of each client.
• Contribute to the growth of the company’s service offerings by identifying opportunities for expansion.

• The right candidate will possess:

• Business-level Japanese and English communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5+ years of project management experience (preferably in application development)
• Experience working directly with clients, including providing operational support or on-site engagement
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills
• Interest or experience in business development and client relationship building

• Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, Scrum Master)
• Deep understanding of web and mobile application development
• Familiarity with development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)
• Experience using project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello, Notion)