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JOB ID 28280
Lead Customer Project Manager
- IT, Software platform
- IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
- Kanagawa
- ¥5,000,000~¥9,600,000
Global Sales Leader | As a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, the company is expanding its software and electronics products. As a German company deeply rooted in Japan and operating globally, it employs diverse employees, maintains a 1% turnover rate, and maintains a well-established working environment. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, and we are working on further advanced technologies.
A global leader in sales, this foreign-owned automotive parts manufacturer is expanding its software and electronics product portfolio. As a long‑established German company in Japan with worldwide operations, it offers a diverse workforce and an excellent working environment, reflected in its low 1% turnover rate. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, further strengthening the company’s efforts in advanced technology development.
This position involves managing the entire project and leading other project managers in the development of automotive electronics products for Japanese automakers.
As the main point of contact with customers, we manage project progress, quality, budget, and schedule, and promote product development in collaboration with overseas development teams.
Additionally, by supporting and nurturing other customer project managers, we contribute to improving the overall project management capabilities of the team.
Job Description
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- Responsibilities
- Overall management and promotion
of product development projects for Japanese automakers; management
of project progress, quality, budget, and schedule; technical and project coordination and relationship building
as a key point of contact with customers; leading overseas project core teams and coordinating
global development systems; overall oversight
of all phases including product development planning, execution, progress checks, and issue management; planning, preparation, and operation
of quality gate meetings and project reviews; reporting project status, issues,
and progress to management; supporting, guiding, and developing other customer project managers.
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- Requirements
- Over 8
years of practical experience in the automotive industry, more than 5
years of practical project management experience. Japanese: Native level (ability to understand customers' implied intentions).
English: TOEIC score of 700 or higher, or practical experience
using English emails and meetings routinely in business. Ability to proactively promote projects in collaboration with customers and domestic and international stakeholders.
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- Preferred
- Degrees
in related fields such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, production engineering, software engineering, etc., strong negotiation and proactive problem-solving skills
, excellent presentation and communication skills
, experience
working in overseas bases and multinational project teams, project management qualifications
such as PMP and RK-PMQ, calm responsiveness, and good business manners.
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- Location
- Kanagawa
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- Work Style
- Flex working possible
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- Salary
- ¥5,000,000~¥9,600,000
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- Attractive
Points - Over 50% Mid-Career Hires, Childcare support system, Overseas business trip, Foreign capital company, Overseas communication, Make use of languages, Weekends and holidays off
- Attractive
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