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  Technical Project Manager (TPM)

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager (TPM) to lead the delivery of enterprise-scale AI/ML, data platform, and cloud modernization initiatives in Tokyo. The role requires a strong blend of technical understanding, delivery leadership, and stakeholder management to drive complex transformation programs across engineering, architecture, and business teams. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end delivery planning, technical dependencies, governance, release coordination, and risk management within regulated enterprise environments.

Job Location:

Tokyo, Japan

Working Mode:

Onsite

Working Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

¥ - ¥ per month

Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Experience:

4 to 8 years

Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of AI/ML, data platform, and cloud modernization programs across engineering and business teams.
  • Manage Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid delivery models including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and PI planning activities.
  • Partner with architects, technical leads, and engineers to convert technical designs into executable delivery plans.
  • Develop and maintain integrated project plans covering architecture, infrastructure, development, data, security, testing, and release activities.
  • Coordinate technical dependencies across applications, cloud platforms, integrations, infrastructure, and data systems.
  • Participate actively in architecture and technical planning discussions to identify delivery risks, constraints, and trade-offs.
  • Manage release planning and deployment activities across CI/CD pipelines and Dev/Test/Prod environments.
  • Identify and mitigate risks related to scalability, security, data quality, system performance, and environment readiness.
  • Ensure compliance with SDLC processes, governance standards, audit requirements, and enterprise delivery frameworks.
  • Provide regular project status reporting, risk updates, and executive-level communication to technical and business stakeholders.
  • Support budget management, vendor coordination, and commercial delivery alignment.
  • Ensure adherence to compliance frameworks including GDPR, SOC2, and ISO standards.

Required Skills:

  • 4 to 8 years of experience in Technical Project Management or Technical Delivery Management roles.
  • Proven experience delivering AI/ML, cloud modernization, or data platform transformation programs.
  • Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes for cloud, AI, and data-driven systems.
  • Working knowledge of cloud platforms, data pipelines, AI/ML workflows, and enterprise integration patterns.
  • Experience managing CI/CD pipelines, release management, and multi-environment deployments.
  • Strong technical dependency management, milestone planning, and delivery risk assessment skills.
  • Experience managing budgets, vendor coordination, and enterprise delivery governance.
  • Knowledge of compliance and governance standards including GDPR, SOC2, and ISO frameworks.
  • Ability to engage effectively with architects, senior engineers, and technical stakeholders.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and executive reporting skills.
  • Fluent Japanese language proficiency (mandatory).
  • Business-level English communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience working within enterprise-scale cloud transformation or digital modernization programs.
  • Certifications in Agile, Scrum, SAFe, PMP, or PRINCE2 methodologies.
  • Exposure to enterprise AI platforms, MLOps, and large-scale data engineering environments.
  • Experience managing cross-functional global delivery teams.
  • Knowledge of cloud-native architecture and enterprise platform engineering practices.
  • Experience working in regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, or telecommunications.