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Senior Program Manager

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Mujin is a global leader in industrial automation, redefining supply chain efficiency through MujinOS—our intelligent operating system for robotics. At our core is Machine Intelligence (MujinMI), a unique approach that leverages real-time digital twins and advanced perception, planning, and control algorithms to achieve fully autonomous operations.

Our flagship product, MujinController, empowers users with a highly configurable, no-code interface. By integrating cutting-edge motion planning and computer vision, it enables seamless automation for complex applications such as palletizing, picking, and truck unloading.

Headquartered in Japan with a growing presence in the US, China, and Europe, we invite you to join a dynamic environment where you can shape the future of automation.


We are seeking a Program Manager to drive the successful delivery of large-scale software and systems initiatives that power the MujinController and other core technologies. In this role, you will orchestrate cross-functional engineering efforts, ensure alignment with strategic objectives, and serve as a key liaison between product development and business stakeholders. This is a high-impact position where you will help scale innovation and execution across global markets.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive end-to-end delivery of large-scale software and systems initiatives, aligning cross-functional engineering teams around stakeholder requirements and meeting milestones, scope, and outcomes
  • Organize and lead cross-functional teams through complex software and systems delivery cycles
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for software program updates, effectively communicating progress, risks, and decisions to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Establish and oversee program governance and execution framework, ensuring effective risk mitigation, milestone tracking, and optimal resource allocation.
  • Manage a portfolio of technical program and product workstreams, maintaining alignment with business priorities and delivery timelines.
  • Guide the definition and evolution of major product and system portfolios, collaborating with R&D and engineering to ensure delivery feasibility and technical alignment.
  • Engage with all relevant teams and own the process to collect and manage requirements needed for successful delivery.
  • Ensure deliverables align with company OKRs, roadmaps, initiatives, and that performance indicators are reflections of company direction.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in program or project management within software development or systems engineering
  • Proven experience leading large-scale programs, cross-functional software or technical programs with multiple stakeholder groups
  • Strong command of agile methodologies and complex program frameworks
  • Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to lead through influence in a fast-paced, matrixed environment

Preferred Skills and Competencies:

  • Proven success in delivering complex software systems or platforms, ideally in industrial automation or intelligent robotics
  • Ability to collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to translate business needs into executable plans
  • Familiarity with tools for agile program tracking (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps)
  • Comfort with technical discussions, systems architecture trade-offs, and integration planning
  • Exposure to industrial technologies, software/hardware integration, and regulatory awareness is a plus
  • Experience driving stakeholder alignment across product, engineering, and customer-facing teams

Location

3-8-5 Tatsumi, Koto-Ku, Tokyo 135-0053, Japan

Work Hours

8:45 - 17:45 (with a 60-minute break)

Salary

  • Based on experience and skills
  • Salary revision twice a year
  • Additional bonuses are available based on performance

Holidays

  • Every Saturday and Sunday
  • Annual paid leaves
  • Maternity leave and Childcare leave
  • Flex Holiday (take public holidays on days of your choice)
  • Other holidays as defined by the company

Company Benefits

  • Flexible dress code policy
  • Commuting allowance
  • Japanese Social Security (Health Insurance, Pension, Labor Insurance)
  • Monthly team dinner support
  • Free buffet lunch every workday
  • Free vending machines (offering drinks and snacks)
  • High-end coffee machine
  • Exclusive Employee Gym Access

Japan Relocation Support

  • Visa sponsorship
  • Flight ticket support
  • Shipping expenses coverage up to a specified limit
  • Assistance for housing

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