Project Manager - Bilingual / Full Remot - AI Project Between Japan and Overseas

One of our top clients is currently looking for an AI Project Manager to lead a wide range of AI-related projects involving both internal and external stakeholders.
This is a fully remote position, and you can work from anywhere in Japan.
Foreign employees are also allowed to work remotely from their home country for up to six months per year.
In this role, you will manage AI development projects throughout the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to completion, collaborating closely with clients, cross-functional stakeholders, and overseas development teams, and contributing to the development and execution of AI-based solutions.
Depending on your experience and skills, you may also take full ownership and independently lead projects.
About the Company
A Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime-listed IT company, certified as a “White 500” health and productivity management corporation. The company provides a wide range of services to diverse clients, centered around mobile content such as women’s health information sites and music distribution platforms, as well as in fields including Healthcare, Fintech, Music/Video/Books, Lifestyle Information, Entertainment, and enterprise-focused DX solution services.
Company Highlights
Strong focus on Work-Life Balance
Full remote work available from anywhere in Japan
Foreign employees are allowed to work remotely from their home country for up to 6 months per year
Listed on the TSE Prime / White 500 certified
Overseas collaboration
Global Business Trips
Currently, development is conducted in Japan in collaboration with the company’s offshore subsidiary in Vietnam. In 2023, the company was selected as one of the Top 3 IT companies in Vietnam. In 2022, it also obtained certification as a “Great Place to Work”. The company actively promotes opportunities to leverage English skills in daily work.
Example AI Projects
AI initiatives in Healthcare (B2C / B2B)
Internal process optimization
Customer data analysis and insights
Contract-based AI development projects
Responsibilities
Project Management
Understand project objectives and define actionable plans to achieve them
Manage schedules, monitor progress, and adjust plans as necessary
Identify risks and issues that may impact the development team’s commitments and support their resolution
Communication
Maintain an overall understanding of project status and provide regular updates to key stakeholders
Escalate critical issues when necessary
Manage business relationships with external stakeholders and negotiate and coordinate to ensure project commitments are fulfilled
Maintain close communication with team members to understand progress, challenges, and motivation
Collaborate with overseas development teams
Leadership
Regularly identify and resolve team challenges and continuously improve processes
Work with stakeholders to create a productive and collaborative working environment
Improve team productivity and ensure high-quality deliverables
Depending on your experience, preferences, and skills, you may independently lead projects
Requirements
Required Skills
2+ years of hands-on project management experience
Business-level English (TOEIC 750+ as a guideline)
Native-level Japanese or equivalent proficiency (JLPT N1+ as a guideline)
Nice-to-have
Knowledge or practical experience in AI-related projects
Experience with Agile development
Experience working with offshore development teams
Experience in client-facing / contract-based development projects
Certified Scrum Master qualification (CSM, LSM, PSM I)
PMP (Project Management Professional)
IPA Project Manager certification
Ideal Candidate
Proactive and self-driven
Eager to learn new technologies and knowledge
Strong team player
Responsible and committed to achieving goals
Benefits
Employment Type: Full-time employee
Working Hours: Flextime system (no core time)
Work Style:
Primarily remote work
Full remote work available from anywhere in Japan
Foreign employees may work remotely from their home country for up to 6 months per year, but residency in Japan is required
Compensation:
Annual salary: JPY 6.5M

Work arrangement
Yes