Senior Project Manager (Japanese)

Role Overview
SmartOSC is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Program Manager to lead the delivery of software projects and multi-project programs for our Japanese enterprise clients. You will be the primary owner of delivery quality, timeline, budget, and client relationship - working directly with Japanese stakeholders while coordinating offshore engineering teams in Vietnam channels.
Key Deliverables & Responsibilities
+ Own end-to-end delivery of one or more software projects for Japanese clients, ensuring scope, schedule, cost, and quality targets are met.
+ Serve as the main point of contact for Japanese client stakeholders - running meetings, reporting, and escalations directly in Japanese.
+ Lead project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and change management across the project lifecycle.
Manage and grow cross-functional offshore teams (BrSE, developers, QA, BA), setting clear expectations and removing blockers.
+ Translate client business goals into clear delivery plans and coordinate alignment between client expectations and the offshore team.
+ Track and report project health (progress, budget, risks, KPIs) to both clients and internal leadership.
+ Standardize delivery practices, manage interdependencies across projects, and drive continuous improvement.