Bilingual PMO

???? Japanese–English Bilingual Coordinator

Role Summary

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Japanese–English Bilingual Coordinator to play a key role in connecting Japanese and English-speaking teams. In this position, you’ll support cross-cultural collaboration through translation, interpretation, and project coordination—helping teams stay aligned, informed, and on track. If you enjoy working at the intersection of language, culture, and project delivery, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted communication bridge between Japanese and English-speaking stakeholders.

• Support the planning, execution, and progress tracking of projects.

• Prepare and manage bilingual documentation, including project plans, status reports, technical specifications, and test reports (with occasional original documentation in English).

• Coordinate meetings, follow-ups, and action items across cross-functional teams.

• Monitor project KPIs and proactively identify and escalate risks or issues.

• Ensure ongoing alignment with project goals, milestones, and timelines.

Location

• Base Location: Japan (office-based in principle).

Why Join Us?

• Work in a truly bilingual, multicultural environment.

• Be at the center of impactful projects that require both language expertise and coordination skills.

• Grow your career in a role that values communication, collaboration, and initiative.

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Qualifications & Experience

Education & Language Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.

• Business-level fluency in both Japanese and English (written and spoken).

• JLPT N1 certification or equivalent Japanese proficiency.

Professional Experience

• 3–8 years of experience in PMO, project coordination, or project support roles.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).

• Prior experience in a PMO or project support function is a strong plus.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Additional skills, certifications, or domain knowledge are highly welcomed.