JOB ID 26380

Senior Project Manager

  • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
  • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
  • Tokyo
  • ¥10,000,000~¥13,000,000

A global automotive technology supplier develops advanced mobility technologies supporting vehicle electrification, intelligent driving, and next-generation safety systems. The organization collaborates closely with major automotive manufacturers worldwide and operates engineering and development centers across multiple regions.

In Japan, the company maintains R&D facilities dedicated to advanced sensing technologies and intelligent driving systems, supporting global development programs in the field of ADAS and automated driving.

In this role as a Project Manager in Automotive Development you will lead the full lifecycle of complex development programs. In this role, you will be responsible for operational and functional project execution, managing team performance, overseeing budgets and scope control, and ensuring delivery against key performance indicators. You will act as a primary point of contact with clients, coordinating progress reporting and resolving technical and programmatic challenges

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    Project Management
    ・Plan, execute, and monitor development projects from initiation to completion.
    ・Ensure project KPIs related to quality, cost, and timing are achieved.
    ・Manage project scope, schedules, and deliverables.
    ・Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.

    Team Leadership
    ・Lead cross-functional project teams and coordinate engineering activities.
    ・Manage resources and support team member development and performance.
    ・Coordinate collaboration across departments including R&D, quality, purchasing, and manufacturing.

    Customer Communication
    ・Act as the primary contact for OEM customers on project-related topics.
    ・Report project progress, manage technical discussions, and resolve project issues.
    ・Ensure alignment between customer requirements and internal development activities.

    Budget and Scope Management
    ・Manage project financial performance, including development costs and budget tracking.
    ・Support business case preparation and investment planning.
    ・Coordinate internal review processes and project governance activities.

    Business Travel
    ・Domestic: Weekly travel to Tsukuba and customer sites for project coordination
    ・International: Travel to overseas production facilities approximately once every two months, primarily in Eastern Europe
  • Requirements
    ・Business-level proficiency in Japanese and English
    ・Strong understanding of automotive development processes, particularly Tier 1 supplier development standards
    ・Knowledge of V-cycle development methodology
    ・Minimum 5–7 years of experience in automotive development
    ・At least 7 years of experience managing OEM application development projects
    ・Experience managing cross-functional teams
    ・Financial knowledge related to development cost, product cost, and manufacturing cost
    ・Experience preparing business cases and tracking project budgets
  • Preferred
    ・Master's degree in Engineering, Management, Software Engineering, or Computer Science
    ・Experience working across development functions such as R&D, quality, manufacturing, sales, or purchasing
    ・Experience working with automotive radar or camera systems
    ・Experience in embedded systems or automotive software development
    ・Knowledge of vehicle communication protocols including CAN, LIN, UART, or SPI
    ・Knowledge of system engineering practices including requirements analysis, validation strategies, traceability, and functional safety

    Additional Preferred Experience
    ・Experience managing large-scale development programs (approximately €90M project scope)
    ・Experience leading teams of 10 core members or larger organizations of 20–30 people including external partners
  • Location
    Tokyo
  • Work Style
    Remote working possible, Flex working possible
  • Salary
    ¥10,000,000~¥13,000,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    Foreign capital company, Weekends and holidays off, Major corporation

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