Bilingual IT Project Manager(JP/EN)

New York

NY

Full Time

$77,000

$94,000

We are seeking an Bilingual IT Project Manager

  • Client (type/ industry) : Japanese Bank
  • Working Location: New York NY, or Remote but who can work ET hours
  • Employment Type : Full-time
  • Salary Range: 77-94K per year

Job Description
The role involves bridging the gap between U.S.-based users and Japan-based developers, managing project requirements, user support, and system improvements. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills in English (native-level preferred) and business-level Japanese, along with a background in system development, business analysis, or IT project management.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Gather requirements from U.S. users and translate them into specifications for developers in Japan.
  • Manage multiple projects (7-8 systems), including user support and development tasks.
  • Lead issue resolution, ensuring smooth collaboration between users and the development team.
  • Work closely with data-related systems, including ETL processes.
  • Handle some infrastructure-related troubleshooting (e.g., firewall and access issues).
  • Support and guide development tasks while coordinating with Tokyo for clarifications.

Qualifications:

  • Experience in Project Management (Project Leader experience is also acceptable).
  • Experience as a Business Analyst (including experience in requirements definition).
  • Bilingual (Native-level English is expected; Business-level Japanese is acceptable).
  • Experience in application development projects (understanding of web system architecture and full development lifecycle experience).
  • Ability to read and write SQL.
  • Communication Skills
    • Able to communicate smoothly with team members in English
    • Capable of identifying key discussion points and adjusting the conversation’s direction as needed.
  • Characteristics
    • Fast Learner
    • Clear thinker who can quickly determine the necessary course of action.
    • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in Infrastructure (DNS, NAT, Firewall, Azure AD, Entra ID, etc).
  • Experience in Finance Industry.