Project Manager

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Job details

Company overview

We are the Japan branch of a comprehensive manufacturer in the communications industry. Maintaining an integrated in-house system from development to production, we continue to operate a highly profitable business. Positioned as a crucial hub for technological development and production within our group, over one-third of the new electronic devices developed by our group are created in Japan. We place significant emphasis on research and development and capital investment, consistently allocating a portion of our revenue to these areas to foster a rich development environment. Our advanced technical capabilities span from the development and manufacturing of connectors, and the design and development of precision molds, to the development and design of ultra-high-speed automated robots, all within our company.

Responsibilities

This team will drive new product development of microminiature connectors for the rapidly changing consumer and commercial markets. This role requires a hands-on cross-functional skill set. The successful candidate will have self-starter leadership skills, proven project management abilities, excellent communication skills, and be a problem-solver. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams on complex technical and operational challenges, navigate uncertainty, and advocate for customers.
Main responsibilities:

• Lead the project and be responsible for comprehensive product development management (scope/change request management, product development schedule, production readiness, project budget, quality requirements) to drive on-time product release.
• Collaborate with various departments to monitor projects, identify issues, ensure continuous improvement, proactively mitigate risks, and report to relevant senior management on a regular basis. 
• Work with the product management team to participate in business planning.

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of experience as a project manager/project engineer
• Experience in agile project management (mind set to take necessary deep dives as needed)
• Possess solid business judgment and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent analytical, critical and logical thinking skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to organize and influence others without authority, as well as the ability to manage and accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously in a cross-functional work environment. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with senior management and functional leaders, as well as executive presentation skills to gain executive buy-in in a timely manner.
• Project manager experience for electrical products or electrical component products
• Knowledge of Kaizen, Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing methods
• A basic understanding of PBM® (principles-based management) and a willingness to actively adopt it

Preferred qualifications:

• Academic background in mechanical or electrical engineering is a plus

Salary

8 - 10 million yen

Location

Kanagawa