IT Project Sr. Manager

• Plan, execute, and finalize multiple IT projects according to strict deadlines and within budget
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
• Track project milestones and deliverables
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, and develop contingency plans to address potential project challenges
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and expectations
• Conduct post-project evaluations and identify areas for improvement
• Work with IT director to define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project lifecycle
• Help upper management identifying possible improvements on project management procedures.
• Planning budget for multiple IT projects in a short/mid/long term
• Creating processes and standards for IT project management
• Assist implementation of IT governance in the company
• Other duties as directed by upper management time to time

Job Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
• More than 5 years of experience in IT project management
• Proven experience in managing IT projects, including software development and IT infrastructure projects
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure
• PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification is preferred
• Japanese language is preferred