NOTE: THIS IS A CONTRACT POSITION. APPLICANTS NEED TO BE LIVING IN JAPAN AND SPEAK JAPANESE (N3)

Your new company

Leading securities and investment banking company in Japan

Your new role

You will join as a PMO Support in a diverse team responsible for supporting project management activities. This is an 80% remote position! (4 days remote, 1 day in the office/week)

• Assist in the development and maintenance of project plans and schedules.
• Coordinate project activities and ensure project milestones are met.
• Support project managers in tracking project progress and performance.
• Prepare and distribute project status reports and documentation.
• Facilitate communication between project stakeholders and team members.
• Organize and participate in project meetings, including taking minutes and following up on action items.
• Assist in risk management, cost management and issue resolution processes.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure it is up-to-date and accessible.
• Support the implementation of project management tools and methodologies.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in project management.
  
  

What you'll need to succeed

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a technology related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in project management or PMO support roles.
• Experience with cost management or service delivery management
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Trello).
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Bilingual in both Japanese and English. Strong communication skills.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and practices.
  
  

What you need to do now

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