プログラムマネージャー/ Program Manager
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
About the job
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
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: LFJ8SN-00CC12ED
Date posted: 24 August 2026
Consultant: Kiyo Hagan
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