Job Title: Bilingual PMO / Project Coordinator
Location: Tokyo
Experience: 5-10 years
Languages Required: English and Japanese N2/N3
Key Responsibilities
- Bilingual Communication & Translation: Act as the primary liaison between local teams and international stakeholders (specifically Japan clients), facilitating meetings and translating technical/business documents.
- Project Governance & Support: Support project planning, scheduling, risk management, and documentation, ensuring compliance with PMO standards.
- Reporting & Analysis: Consolidate project metrics to prepare and present weekly status reports, dashboards, and financial data (forecasts, budget, time tracking) to leadership.
- Meeting Facilitation: Facilitate cross-functional meetings, prepare minutes, and track action items to closure.
- Documentation Management: Maintain PMO standards, templates, and project documents in both languages.
Key Requirements
- Language Proficiency: Professional proficiency in English and [Target Language, e.g., Japanese/Korean] (written and spoken).
- JLPT Requirement (if Japanese): JLPT N2 or N3 certification is generally required.
- Project Management Experience: 3+ years of experience in PMO, project coordination, or bridge engineering, particularly in IT/Software development.
- Tools Proficiency: Experience with Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and advanced Excel/PowerPoint.
- Methodologies: Knowledge of Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall frameworks.
- Skills: Strong multitasking ability, stakeholder management, and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in cross-border IT projects or system integration.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) - optional.
