AI/DX Project Manager | AI Consulting and DX Strategy

【About the Company】

【AI Technology Implementation】
It is a business that uses AI and data science technologies to solve corporate business problems by making full use of technologies in all fields, including image recognition, natural language, and time-series data.

【Digital Organization Development】
Supporting the creation of AI human resources within companies in order to bring AI technology in-house.
Providing contents of know-how cultivated in the company's AI solution business in the form of e-learning.

【AI Product Development Business】
This is the business of productizing the technology created in the AI solution business and deploying it to other companies in the industry or companies with the same needs.

【About the Job...】

Overview
The company is looking for a data scientist and project manager who can bring comprehensive data-driven support from the problem definition part to on-site implementation, with the aim of bringing change to the business models of client companies through data x AI.

The AI Development Team provides consulting services related to data utilization, focusing on mid-size AI model and system development projects, and provides work in a client-aligned manner as on-the-job training in order to bring these tasks in-house at the client company.
In this position, you will be responsible for client interviews, proposals, approach design, development, and operations. You will be responsible for identifying critical phases in the various phases of multiple projects and supporting team members in their pursuit of maximizing client value.

As the head of the team, you will lead consultants and data scientists, manage multiple projects across the board, and work with the management team to grow the AI development business.

Responsibilities
Quality control of projects, including project management for each project
　Organizing and consulting projects on the current status and ideal (what it should be) of the system
　Requirement definition project for technical verification (PoC) and production implementation for AI implementation
　PoC, MVP development, and production development projects
On-the-job training projects to support in-house production
Client communication
Study and proposal of problem-solving approaches
Proposals and sales activities related to project continuation
Data scientist team management

The company's culture
■Focus on Results
Successful products will remain in people's memories for a long time and continue to be useful. They are focused on success and results, considering the value to our clients and pursuing the best output.

■Flat and fast
The environment is flat and we express opinions that we think are good for each other, regardless of titles, hierarchical relationships, age, experience, etc. In addition, there is abundant communication via Slack, etc., and opinions are reflected and decisions are made quickly on a daily basis.

■Leadership
The ability to do whatever it takes to achieve results"--when a solution to a problem does not come to mind, this ability is usually lacking. They must use their imagination without being bound by existing frameworks, systems, conventions, or common sense, and put their plans into action with a high level of energy. And if you can motivate your team and the people involved, you can produce results that far exceed people's expectations.

Attractiveness of the company
■Stable Business Growth
More than 660 companies, mainly leading companies such as Japan Post Group, are the company's clients.
Sales and profits have increased every fiscal year since inception, with a sales growth rate of "over 450%" from 2019 to 2022.

■Best Members
There are outstanding data scientists and engineers in various fields at ...... such as kaggle medalist/unexplored super creator/award winner at academic conferences and hackathons/highest passing score in Science II at Tokyo University/gold medal at Japan Biology Olympiad, etc.

■An environment where you can grow
In addition to working with the best members and participating in various projects, the company holds regular LT meetings and study sessions to share the latest technologies, learning, and experiences.
・Unlimited purchase of books for study (company loan)
・Unlimited access to the company's AI training / E-qualification and G-qualification expenses covered
・Various contents such as technology and mindset on the in-house wiki

■Support for working with passion
Thoroughly create a flat workplace, free of ties such as titles and hierarchical relationships. Results are evaluated fairly, regardless of age or past experience.
In addition, 1-on-1s are held regularly with mentors and superiors to share problems, give advice on improving technical skills, and discuss various other topics to support onboarding, career support, and working better.

【Working hours】
Flextime system

【Welfare】
・Remote work available
・All transportation expenses paid
・Unlimited access to AI training
・PC and company cell phone provided
・Free dress and hairstyle
・Unlimited purchase of books for study (*company loan)
・Company events are available (*free to attend)
・Company discount vending machines available

【Holidays】
Saturday/Sunday/National Holiday
Annual Paid Leave
New Year Holiday
Summer Holiday

【Required】
2+ years of experience as a project manager from requirements definition to development and delivery to customers.
Experience in systems development or data science development
Interest in machine learning and deep learning, and study of these fields.
Experience in client work

【Preferred】
Extensive experience negotiating with clients
Experience in machine learning, deep learning development and data analysis using python
Experience managing machine learning and deep learning projects
Experience in web application development
Knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)