Bilingual IT Project Manager(JP/EN)

New York, NY

Full Time

Mid Level

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.

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