PMO (Application development) | Business Japanese level

A global automotive manufacturer is seeking an experienced PMO to support application development and engineering projects across vehicle software, electronics, and R&D. The role will coordinate projects across Japan and Germany, working closely with engineering, testing, and IT teams.

Responsibilities:

- Coordinate automotive software and application projects from requirements through development, testing, and release

- Track project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and issues

- Support testing readiness and software release planning

- Follow up on issues identified during vehicle testing and development

- Coordinate with Engineering, R&D, Testing, and IT teams

- Maintain project schedules, status reports, and tracking dashboards

- Support application migration, system development, and software implementation projects

- Coordinate with stakeholders across Japan, Germany, and partner organizations

- Support projects related to vehicle software, connectivity, ADAS, and cybersecurity

Why should you apply:

- Work on large-scale automotive engineering and software projects

- Collaborate with global teams across Japan and Germany

- Gain exposure to next-generation vehicle technologies

- Work with engineering, R&D, testing, and IT teams

- Opportunity for permanent employment after the initial contract period

Company Details:

Our client is a leading global commercial vehicle manufacturer with a strong presence in Japan and international markets. The company is investing heavily in next-generation vehicle technologies, including vehicle software, connectivity, ADAS, and automotive electronics, while working closely with global engineering teams and strategic partners.

Working Hours: 8:00–17:00 / 9:00–18:00, flexible working hours
Work Location: Kawasaki, Kanagawa
Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, Year-end and New Year Holidays, Paid Holidays
Benefits: Transportation allowance, paid leave, social insurance, health insurance, pension, employment insurance, and regular health checkups
Interview Process: 2 interviews

Required Skills:

- 7+ years of experience working on automotive industry projects

- Basic understanding of vehicle electronics, automotive software, or E&E systems

- Strong project coordination, tracking, and communication skills

- Experience working with engineering, testing, or IT teams

- Experience with Excel, JIRA, MS Project, or similar project tracking tools

- Strong follow-up and stakeholder management skills

- Ability to manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously

Languages:

- Japanese: N2 / Business level

- English: High-intermediate / Business level