Bilingual Site Project Manager

  • Tokyo, Kantō, Japan
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site
  • -

Job Description:

Bilingual Site Project Manager

We are currently looking for Site Project Manager for Automobile Parts company.

Please find the job description below for your reference.

Customer:Automobile Parts

Location:Onsite(Plant)*Please mention which location the candidate is applying to

1) Hitachinaka shi(Sawa), Ibaraki ken茨城県ひたちなか市(佐和)

2) Kakuda shi, Miyagi ken宮城県角田市

3) Suzuka shi, Mie ken三重県鈴鹿市

4) Isezaki shi, Gunma ken群馬県伊勢崎市

5)Atsugi shi, Kanagawa ken神奈川県厚木市

Start Date:April

Language Skills: Japanese Native & Business level English

Job Summary

The Site Project Manager (Site PM) is responsible for leading and executing the project at an assigned site. This role ensures that site-level implementation is delivered within defined scope, quality, schedule, and budget, while working closely with business users and overall management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end site-level project execution
  • Ensure compliance with defined scope, QCD requirements
  • Lead all project phases at the site, starting from the Explorer Phase
  • Act as the primary coordination point between the site and overall management
  • Collaborate closely with Business User Teams to support change and adoption
  • Identify site-specific risks and issues and drive timely resolution
  • Ensure implementation activities are executed efficiently and as planned
  • Report site status, issues, and progress to Overall Management

Required Skills & Experience

  • Project management experience, preferably in enterprise system implementations
  • Hands-on experience or exposure to SAP-related projects
  • Strong communication and coordination skills
  • Japanese language proficiency (no communication issues)
  • High ownership, proactive attitude, and self-driven mindset
  • Ability to work on-site and engage closely with factory / site users

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in manufacturing, purchasing, inventory, finance, or quality systems
  • Prior site PM or on-site project leadership experience
  • Familiarity with large-scale, multi-site rollout programs

Key Success Indicators

  • Successful site go-live aligned with standards
  • Achievement of site QCD targets
  • Strong collaboration with business users and central teams
  • Stable, issue-free implementation with minimal escalation