Hiring For Project Manager/Project Lead - Remote C2H/FT - Night shift

Job Title: Project Manager / Engineering Project Lead (Japanese Language) Experience: 10+ Years Location: Remote Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Project Manager / Engineering Project Lead with strong Japanese language proficiency (JLPT N2/N1 preferred) to lead software engineering projects involving cross-functional teams across India and Japan. The ideal candidate will manage end-to-end project delivery, coordinate with Japanese stakeholders, and ensure successful execution of engineering initiatives while maintaining quality, timelines, and budget. Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end software development and engineering projects.
• Act as the primary liaison between Japanese clients/business teams and offshore engineering teams.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into technical deliverables.
• Plan, monitor, and manage project schedules, budgets, risks, and resources.
• Conduct project status meetings with Japanese stakeholders.
• Coordinate with development, QA, DevOps, infrastructure, and business teams.
• Manage project documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communication in both Japanese and English.
• Drive Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans.
• Ensure timely delivery while maintaining quality standards. Required Skills
• 8+ years of experience in IT Project Management or Engineering Leadership.
• Experience managing software development or digital transformation projects.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating global teams across different time zones.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, or Confluence. Japanese Language Requirements
• JLPT N2 or N1 certification preferred.
• Ability to communicate fluently with Japanese clients via meetings, emails, and documentation.
• Experience working with Japan-based customers or offshore delivery teams is highly preferred. Preferred Technical Background Candidates with experience in one or more of the following are preferred:
• Software Engineering (.NET, Java, Python, C++)
• Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• DevOps & CI/CD
• APIs & Microservices
• ERP/Manufacturing/Automotive domain exposure
• Digital Engineering or Product Development Educational Qualification
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. Preferred Certifications
• PMP / PRINCE2
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) / SAFe
• JLPT N2/N1 Mandatory Skills
• Project Management
• Engineering Project Leadership
• Japanese Language (JLPT N2/N1)
• Agile/Scrum
• Stakeholder Management
• SDLC
• Risk & Resource Management
• Jira / Azure DevOps / MS Project
• Client Communication
• Cross-functional Team Leadership