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プログラムマネージャー/ Program Manager

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A global automotive technology company is looking for a Program Manager. The selected candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage programme plans, costs, quality, risks, and timelines, and communicate programme status with customers and business leadership.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead cross-functional teams to meet customer and business expectations for performance, quality, capability, cost, and timelines
  • Drive programme plans and achieve target metrics in line with the Program Excellence Process
  • Evaluate customer requirements from RFQs and SORs with Sales, Engineering, and other key functions
  • Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, QA&PA, SBM, SQD, SCM, and other departments to define and execute product performance, quality, cost, and delivery plans
  • Define and control profitability plans covering price, cost, CAPEX, and R&D expenses with Accounting and Sales
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to timing, cost, quality, and reliability
  • Communicate project plans and risks with customers and escalate critical issues internally
  • Provide management with programme status and decision-making information
  • Lead project Phase Exit reviews
  • Lead VE/HLRR, design change transactions, and task force activities including launch and field issue resolution

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Technical, Business, or a related discipline
  • More than 5 years of experience in the automotive industry
  • More than 2 years of experience in project leadership, including project management, product development, or manufacturing/quality engineering
  • Experience managing customer or supplier projects covering cost, time, and quality
  • Knowledge of basic engine-related component development and manufacturing processes
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • Fluent level Japanese; business level English

About the Company:

This company operates in the automotive technology industry, developing products and solutions for vehicle applications. It is a global organisation serving customers across the automotive industry.

Keywords:

プログラムマネージャー, プロジェクトマネジメント, 自動車業界, 製品開発, 製造, 品質管理, クロスファンクショナルチーム, 顧客管理, サプライヤー管理, エンジニアリング, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: LFJ8SN

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Automotive

Focus: Project Management

Industry: Automotive

Salary: Up to ¥10,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Saitama

Job Reference: LFJ8SN-00CC12ED

Date posted: 24 August 2026

Consultant: Kiyo Hagan