Japanese-speaking Technical Project Manager
Summary
A Japanese-speaking Technical Project Manager coordinates software integration projects fully remotely during Japanese business hours, acting as the link between clients, business stakeholders, and engineering teams. Core needs are business-level Japanese and English plus practical understanding of APIs, authentication, and system integrations.
Location: Remote (Japan Hours)
Work Model: Fully Remote
Language Requirements: Japanese (Business Level) & English
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract / Permanent (open to discussion)
About the Role
We are looking for a Japanese-speaking Technical Project Manager to coordinate software integration projects and act as a key link between business stakeholders, clients, and engineering teams.
This role is ideal for someone who combines strong project management skills with a practical technical understanding of software systems, APIs, and authentication mechanisms. You will help drive project delivery, facilitate communication across international teams, and independently investigate technical issues before escalating them to Engineering.
As our projects involve collaboration with teams and stakeholders in Japan, you will need to work during Japanese business hours or maintain significant overlap with the Japan time zone.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and manage technical implementation and software integration projects
Act as the primary point of contact between clients, business stakeholders, and engineering teams
Track project timelines, deliverables, dependencies, and risks
Facilitate requirements gathering, project planning, and status reporting
Review and understand technical documentation, APIs, and integration requirements
Perform basic troubleshooting and issue validation before escalating to technical teams
Support communication and coordination across multicultural and distributed teams
Ensure clear documentation of project activities, decisions, and technical requirements
Drive projects to successful delivery while maintaining quality and stakeholder satisfaction
Requirements
Must-Have
Business-level Japanese language skills (JLPT N1 preferred)
Strong verbal and written English communication skills
Experience as a Technical Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Implementation Manager, or similar role
Experience working on software development, integration, or technical delivery projects
Practical understanding of:
APIs and web services
Authentication and authorization concepts
System integrations
Technical documentation
Ability to independently investigate and validate technical issues before escalating to Engineering teams
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to work remotely while collaborating during Japan business hours
Nice to Have
Experience working with international or distributed teams
Exposure to SaaS platforms and cloud-based solutions
Understanding of Agile project delivery methodologies
Previous experience supporting customers or technical implementations in Japan
What We Offer
Fully remote working arrangement
Opportunity to work on international and technically challenging projects
Collaboration with multicultural teams across different regions
Flexible engagement model
Competitive compensation package, open to discussion based on experience and engagement type
Interested?
If you are a Japanese-speaking Technical Project Manager who enjoys coordinating complex technical projects and working closely with both clients and engineering teams, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply with your updated CV, including your Japanese language proficiency level, availability, and rate/salary expectations.