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JOB ID 26380
Senior Project Manager
- Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
- IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
- Tokyo
- ¥10,000,000~¥13,000,000
It is a global automotive technology supplier that develops advanced mobility technologies that support vehicle electrification, intelligent driving, and next-generation safety systems. We work closely with major automotive manufacturers around the world and have engineering and development locations in multiple regions.
In Japan, we have R&D bases specializing in advanced sensing technologies and intelligent driving systems, supporting global development programs in the fields of ADAS and autonomous 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
Job Description
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- Location
- Tokyo
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- Work Style
- Remote working possible, Flex working possible
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- Salary
- ¥10,000,000~¥13,000,000
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- Attractive
Points - Foreign capital company, Weekends and holidays off, Major corporation
- Attractive
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