Project Manager
<p><strong>The Company:</strong><br />Our client is a logistics service provider with revenues of over 50 Billion Euros. By combining value-added and managed services with traditional fulfillment and logistics services, they deliver integrated logistics solutions that improve efficiency and quality while strengthening competitive advantage.<br /><br /><strong>The Role:</strong></p><ul><li>IT Project Portfolio Management - PrioritizationDetermine priorities for all IT projects in alignment with business strategy and oversee execution status.</li><li>Establish and Operate Project GovernanceDevelop standardized methodologies, templates, and reporting standards to ensure quality and consistency across all projects.</li><li>Manage and Report on Project Progress, Risks, Issues, and CostsAs the core of the PMO, maintain visibility into all project statuses and provide transparent reporting to stakeholders.</li><li>Manage WMS/TMS and Other SCM-Related System Implementation ProjectsOversee key IT projects in the logistics business with high priority, ensuring schedule, quality, and scope are maintained.</li><li>Oversee IT Infrastructure Build Projects for New Business WinsPlan and coordinate IT readiness at launch (network, devices, applications, etc.) with the infrastructure team to support smooth Go-Live.</li><li>Consolidate, Evaluate, and Prioritize Change Requests (CRs)Organize CRs from customers and operations, conduct impact assessments, and manage the approval and execution process.</li><li>Support Project Planning for Each Initiative (Scope, Risk, Resources, Cost)Collaborate with Project Managers during project initiation to establish plans and set up conditions for success.Standardize Document Management and Audit Readiness Across Projects In accordance with DSC standard methodologies, ensure the quality of management materials and documentation to meet audit requirements and internal control standards.</li><li>Coach and Develop Project ManagersSupport PMs on issues in ongoing projects and elevate the overall level of project management across the IT organization.</li><li>Escalation Point for Inter-Project Dependencies and Critical RisksPlay a central role in rapidly making decisions and coordinating with stakeholders when critical issues arise. Report to the CIO as appropriate and coordinate with their support.</li><li>Manage IT Customer Solution (CS) Team MembersIT CS members are responsible for proposing and estimating IT infrastructure and WMS/TMS solutions for new business opportunities in coordination with relevant departments. Support, develop, and evaluate CS members in their managerial duties.</li></ul><p><br /><strong>The Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>5+ Years Leading Large-Scale IT Projects or PMO OperationsIncluding experience in project portfolio management and cross-project oversight of multiple projects.</li><li>Hands-On Experience with Project Management Methodologies (PMBOK, PMP, Prince2, etc.)Track record of driving standardization, governance, and process improvement.</li><li>Ability to Negotiate and Communicate with Senior Stakeholders (executives, customers, department heads)Skilled at clarifying complex situations and guiding stakeholders toward clear decisions. Project Experience in IT Infrastructure or Business Application ImplementationKnowledge of logistics domain systems such as WMS / TMS / SCM is particularly desirable.</li><li>High Expertise in Risk & Issue Management, Budget Management, and Progress TrackingCapable of risk assessment and escalation judgment on large-scale projects.</li><li>Knowledge of Document Management and Audit ReadinessExperience with document management aligned to internal controls, compliance, and audit requirements.</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Key Highlight:</strong></p><ul><li>Becoming part of a large global network</li><li>Opportunities to manage multiple projects with a lot of opportunities</li><li>A rare opportunity to genuinely connect with client(s) and provide solution</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>11 - 13 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 67040-0013419523</p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YWhtYWQucm95YW5pLjY0NjI0LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- Tokyo,
- remote
- Permanent
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11.0M - 13.0M JPY / Yearly
- <p><strong>The Company:</strong><br />Our client is a logistics service provider with revenues of over 50 Billion Euros. By combining value-added and managed services with traditional fulfillment and logistics services, they deliver integrated logistics solutions that improve efficiency and quality while strengthening competitive advantage.<br /><br /><strong>The Role:</strong></p><ul><li>IT Project Portfolio Management - PrioritizationDetermine priorities for all IT projects in alignment with business strategy and oversee execution status.</li><li>Establish and Operate Project GovernanceDevelop standardized methodologies, templates, and reporting standards to ensure quality and consistency across all projects.</li><li>Manage and Report on Project Progress, Risks, Issues, and CostsAs the core of the PMO, maintain visibility into all project statuses and provide transparent reporting to stakeholders.</li><li>Manage WMS/TMS and Other SCM-Related System Implementation ProjectsOversee key IT projects in the logistics business with high priority, ensuring schedule, quality, and scope are maintained.</li><li>Oversee IT Infrastructure Build Projects for New Business WinsPlan and coordinate IT readiness at launch (network, devices, applications, etc.) with the infrastructure team to support smooth Go-Live.</li><li>Consolidate, Evaluate, and Prioritize Change Requests (CRs)Organize CRs from customers and operations, conduct impact assessments, and manage the approval and execution process.</li><li>Support Project Planning for Each Initiative (Scope, Risk, Resources, Cost)Collaborate with Project Managers during project initiation to establish plans and set up conditions for success.Standardize Document Management and Audit Readiness Across Projects In accordance with DSC standard methodologies, ensure the quality of management materials and documentation to meet audit requirements and internal control standards.</li><li>Coach and Develop Project ManagersSupport PMs on issues in ongoing projects and elevate the overall level of project management across the IT organization.</li><li>Escalation Point for Inter-Project Dependencies and Critical RisksPlay a central role in rapidly making decisions and coordinating with stakeholders when critical issues arise. Report to the CIO as appropriate and coordinate with their support.</li><li>Manage IT Customer Solution (CS) Team MembersIT CS members are responsible for proposing and estimating IT infrastructure and WMS/TMS solutions for new business opportunities in coordination with relevant departments. Support, develop, and evaluate CS members in their managerial duties.</li></ul><p><br /><strong>The Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>5+ Years Leading Large-Scale IT Projects or PMO OperationsIncluding experience in project portfolio management and cross-project oversight of multiple projects.</li><li>Hands-On Experience with Project Management Methodologies (PMBOK, PMP, Prince2, etc.)Track record of driving standardization, governance, and process improvement.</li><li>Ability to Negotiate and Communicate with Senior Stakeholders (executives, customers, department heads)Skilled at clarifying complex situations and guiding stakeholders toward clear decisions. Project Experience in IT Infrastructure or Business Application ImplementationKnowledge of logistics domain systems such as WMS / TMS / SCM is particularly desirable.</li><li>High Expertise in Risk & Issue Management, Budget Management, and Progress TrackingCapable of risk assessment and escalation judgment on large-scale projects.</li><li>Knowledge of Document Management and Audit ReadinessExperience with document management aligned to internal controls, compliance, and audit requirements.</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Key Highlight:</strong></p><ul><li>Becoming part of a large global network</li><li>Opportunities to manage multiple projects with a lot of opportunities</li><li>A rare opportunity to genuinely connect with client(s) and provide solution</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>11 - 13 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 67040-0013419523</p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YWhtYWQucm95YW5pLjY0NjI0LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
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