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JOB ID 27498

Project Manager (Earth observation satellites, scientific satellites, space probes)

  • Energy & Infrastructure, Energy
  • Mechanical, Program・Project Management
  • Tokyo
  • ¥9,300,000~¥12,000,000

A global company which has operated in Japan for more for more than 125 years, they are at the forefront of innovation in a variety of fields including social solutions, space technology, public infrastructure, and more. There team has more than 60,000 domestic members and brings the innovation of Japan to countries all over the world.

This is a project manager position responsible for overseeing quality, cost, and scheduling of development projects for Earth observation satellites, scientific satellites, and probes, while also handling project formation and proposal activities for clients and government agencies.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    ・Project management of satellite and probe development projects (quality, cost, and schedule management)
    ・Project planning and promotion ・Progress management
    ・Coordination and negotiation
    with clients (JAXA, government agencies, etc.) ・Formation and proposal activities for future projects (business development)
    ・Creation and proposal of projects for overseas clients (government and private sector) (if applicable)
  • Requirements
    ・Experience
    as a project manager in the space development or satellite utilization business field,
    or experience in business development (new business consideration, customer proposals, etc.) in the space development or satellite business sector
  • Preferred
    ・Experience in people management
    ・Experience in global business or overseas projects (if you wish to handle overseas clients)
  • Location
    Tokyo
  • Work Style
    In-office work only, Flex working possible
  • Salary
    ¥9,300,000~¥12,000,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    Japanese company with global opportunities, Listed company, Weekends and holidays off, Major corporation

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