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Senior Project Manager

Job-title: Senior Project Manager
Location: Tokyo
Specialisation: Engineering & Manufacturing
Salary: 5.0M ~ 20.0M
Reference: IJB2009833
Job-published: September 25, 2026 13:15

A next-generation AI computing company is looking for a Senior Project Manager. The selected candidate will lead government-commissioned technology and talent development projects, coordinating technical programs, external stakeholders, project teams, and the path toward commercialization.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, execution, and progress evaluation of government-commissioned industrial technology and human resource development projects.

  • Manage schedules, budgets, and resources across technical development and training programs.

  • Establish and operate collaborative frameworks involving government bodies, research institutions, universities, and corporations.

  • Prepare and submit periodic reports to relevant agencies, coordinate review committees and experts, and manage reporting events.

  • Design content and select partners for human resource development initiatives.

  • Manage roadmaps supporting the social implementation and commercialization of research outcomes.

  • Lead project teams including PMO members, research representatives, and field application engineers, while ensuring contractual compliance and appropriate risk management.

Requirements

Required

  • 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager or Project Leader in technical development or human resource development projects.

  • Practical experience with government-related projects or industry-academia collaboration.

  • Basic knowledge of contracts and guidelines related to commissioned projects.

  • Specialized knowledge of, or a strong understanding of, technical fields such as AI, semiconductors, robotics, or energy.

  • Strong Japanese writing skills for proposals, reports, and meeting documentation.

  • Experience in team management and external stakeholder communications.

  • High ethical standards and an understanding of public-sector projects.

Preferred

  • Experience serving as a research lead on government-funded technology projects.

  • PhD or PMP certification.

  • English communication skills.

  • Experience in international collaboration or digital talent development.

Benefits

  • Full reimbursement of commuting expenses.

  • Comprehensive social insurance, including health, pension, employment, and industrial accident insurance.

  • Flextime system with core hours from 11:00 to 15:00.

  • 125 annual holidays, including weekends, national holidays, summer vacation, and New Year holidays.

  • Paid leave granted upon joining, with a minimum of 10 days from the seventh month.

About the Company

A next-generation computing company developing computing technologies for artificial intelligence. Its global organization brings together specialists in computer architecture, ASIC design, RISC-V technology, advanced systems, and neural network compilers, providing an opportunity to work at the intersection of advanced computing technology and large-scale collaborative initiatives.