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プログラムマネージャー/ Program Manager

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An international technology company is looking for a Program Manager. The selected candidate will manage ServiceNow implementation projects, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, oversee solution delivery processes, and support IT service transformation initiatives. This is a hybrid setup role.

Responsibilities:

  • Act as the primary representative of business requirements within IT organisations and delivery teams
  • Collaborate with business users, developers, solution architects, and customers to capture and validate business processes and functional requirements
  • Drive the end-to-end lifecycle of ServiceNow implementation projects from requirement gathering through deployment and post-go-live support
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for delivered functionalities and provide L3 support insights to production support teams
  • Manage project risks, escalate issues, and collaborate with Product Owners on mitigation plans
  • Create and deliver documentation including End User Training, Key User Training, and support knowledge base articles
  • Collaborate with regional customer transition teams and pre-sales architects to review pipelines and develop implementation roadmaps
  • Partner with Technical Solution Architects to validate project scope, technical feasibility, and budget alignment
  • Develop and maintain project governance documentation including milestone plans, RACI, stakeholder communication plans, and risk registers
  • Ensure alignment with ITIL v3 and v4 service delivery processes and coordinate smooth operational transitions

Requirements:

  • More than 8 years of experience in project management, programme management, business analysis, or solution delivery roles within IT services
  • Experience delivering ServiceNow projects or similar ITSM and ITOM transformation programmes
  • Strong knowledge of ITIL v3 and v4 frameworks
  • Understanding of project lifecycle management, change management, and stakeholder management
  • Ability to manage techno-functional discussions including system integration and platform design reviews
  • Strong analytical and documentation skills with experience preparing BRDs, FRDs, user stories, and training materials
  • Experience working with cross-regional teams and Japanese clients
  • Fluent level Japanese and English

Preferred requirements:

  • Familiarity with ServiceNow modules such as ITSM, CSM, or ITOM
  • Possess a valid ServiceNow certification
  • Possess a valid ITIL certification

About the Company:

This organisation operates in the global technology and IT services industry, delivering innovative solutions and digital transformation services to enterprise customers. The company is recognised internationally for its technology expertise, collaborative work environment, and large-scale IT service operations.

Keywords:

プロジェクトマネジメント, ビジネス分析, ITサービス, ソリューションデリバリー, システム統合, デジタルトランスフォーメーション, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: S4OJO5

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Information Technology

Focus: Project Management

Industry: IT

Salary: ¥14,000,000 - ¥16,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: S4OJO5-39802BA7

Date posted: 29 May 2026

Consultant: Madhuri Srinivasa