Project Manager (Hybrid) - Japanese Bilingual

A leading Japanese IT company, is looking for a Japanese English bilingual, skilled and proactive Project Manager to lead application development projects and support their clients through on-site engagement and business growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong project management experience, a good understanding of application development, and the ability to work closely with both internal teams and client stakeholders.

【Key Responsibilities】

1. Project Management

• 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.

2. Client Support (Semi On-Site)

• 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.

3. Business Development

• 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.

【Qualifications】

• Business-level Japanese and English communication skills (both verbal and written) are required
• Bachelors 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

【Preferred 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)

【Work Style】

Full-time, hybrid (remote + on-site client visits several times a week)

$70,000 - $95,000 a year

【Benefits】

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, sick, and floating holidays; plus 13 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellbeing Solutions Program