JOB ID 27658

Senior Project Manager

  • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
  • IT, Program・Project Management
  • Ibaraki, Kanagawa, Shizuoka, Tokyo, Gunma, Mie, Tochigi, Saitama, Gifu, Chiba, Aichi
  • ¥8,000,000~¥14,000,000

The company is an Australian-founded automotive technology business specializing in AI-powered driver and occupant monitoring systems. Its advanced computer vision technology helps detect driver fatigue, distraction, and attention levels in real time, supporting safer mobility across passenger vehicles, commercial fleets, and other transport environments. With technology used by global customers, the company plays an important role in improving road safety and enabling the future of intelligent in-cabin sensing.

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of automotive programs for Japanese Tier 1 suppliers and OEM customers. Acting as the primary customer-facing delivery lead in Japan, this role manages the full product lifecycle from concept through SOP and post-launch support, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Working closely with global engineering and project delivery teams, the position plays a key role in driving customer satisfaction and successful program execution.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    Lead end-to-end delivery of automotive development programs from concept through SOP and post-launch support
    Serve as the primary delivery interface for Japanese Tier 1 suppliers and OEM customers
    Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and overall program execution
    Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks, issues, and mitigation plans
    Coordinate cross-functional teams including Systems, Software, Hardware, Engineering, Quality, and Operations
    Lead customer and internal project meetings, driving decision-making and issue resolution
    Manage change requests, change control activities, and project governance processes
    Provide accurate project status reporting and executive updates to customers and senior management
  • Requirements
    Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Science, or a related discipline
    5+ years of project management experience in technical or product development environments
    Experience managing automotive programs for Tier 1 suppliers and/or OEM customers
    Strong understanding of software and hardware development lifecycles
    Experience working in global, cross-functional organizations
    Excellent customer-facing communication and stakeholder management skills
    Strong project planning, risk management, and problem-solving abilities
    Business-level Japanese and English (written and spoken)
  • Preferred
    PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent Project Management certification
    Experience with ADAS, driver monitoring, embedded systems, or automotive electronics
    Experience with change management and project governance processes
    Experience leading global development teams across multiple regions
    Strong understanding of Japanese automotive development processes and customer expectations
  • Location
    Ibaraki, Kanagawa, Shizuoka, Tokyo, Gunma, Mie, Tochigi, Saitama, Gifu, Chiba, Aichi
  • Work Style
    Remote working possible, Flex working possible
  • Salary
    ¥8,000,000~¥14,000,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    Over 50% Mid-Career Hires, Overseas business trip, Foreign capital company, Overseas communication, Make use of languages

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