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The Job
Joboko's client is seeking a Brse/ PMO (Japanese N2) to support project governance, delivery monitoring, and quality assessment for software development projects serving Japanese customers.
Project Monitoring & Analysis
- Review project progress, delivery status, quality metrics, and project documentation to obtain an objective view of project health.
- Analyze project data, reports, schedules, defect trends, issue logs, and other project indicators to identify potential risks, quality concerns, or process gaps.
- Monitor compliance with agreed project processes, quality standards, and customer requirements.
- Evaluate project execution from governance and quality perspectives and provide independent observations to stakeholders.
Quality & Governance Support
- Identify delivery risks, quality issues, process weaknesses, and operational challenges that may impact project outcomes.
- Raise observations, concerns, and improvement recommendations based on project data and evidence.
- Provide insights and suggestions to offshore teams and customers on improving project quality, risk management, development processes, and delivery transparency.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying recurring issues, lessons learned, and best practices across projects.
Reporting & Stakeholder Communication
- Consolidate and analyze information from multiple project sources to prepare project monitoring reports and governance summaries.
- Provide objective updates regarding project status, quality trends, risk indicators, and areas requiring management attention.
- Present findings, observations, and recommendations to project stakeholders in a clear and professional manner.
- Maintain project governance records, assessments, monitoring reports, and related documentation.
Your Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
- From 5 years of experience in software development, including at least 2 years as PMO/ Project Manager/ BrSE for Japanese projects.
- Good understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), project governance, software quality management, and delivery processes.
- Experience analyzing project status, delivery quality, project risks, and development metrics.
- Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Experience working with Japanese customers in offshore development environments.
- Proficiency in Japanese (JLPT N2 or above).
- Experience in web-based systems using Java (Spring), Angular.
- Banking domain knowledge is a plus.
- PMP, ACP, ISTQB, or equivalent certifications are advantageous.
- Strong leadership, client-facing, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- 13th Month Salary + Year-End Reward (a half month) + Excellent Bonus
- Special allowance for foreign language certificate (up to 500USD/month)
- Full social package (SI, HI, UI) & Premium healthcare insurance
- Annual Health Check at top-tier healthcare centers
- Up to 19 days of paid leave
- Free Japanese Classes, 1:1 sessions with native teachers
- Udemy account provided & Sponsorship for technical certificates (AWS, Azure, PMP, etc.)
- Exciting activities: Company Trip, Xmas & Year-End Party, Sports Day, Outing Trip, etc.
- Reward Most Valuable Player (MVP) for individual & team: twice a year
- Sports clubs provided (100% sponsored by the company): Football, Badminton
- Professional environment with clear procedures and well-working facilities
- Onsite opportunities: short-term and long-term assignments in Japan, and APAC.