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Job Summary
The Bilingual Program Manager for the Center of Excellence (CoE) is responsible for leading initiatives to drive business growth in Japan by building local capabilities and supporting global business units (GBUs) in expanding their presence. Acting as a bilingual leader fluent in Japanese and English the Program Manager will coordinate between Japanese market needs and global objectives creating a bridge that facilitates crosscultural collaboration and optimizes the success of each business unit in Japan.
Key Responsibilities
1. CoE Program Planning and Strategy
- Define CoE program goals objectives and KPIs aligned with global business unit strategies for the Japanese market.
- Develop a strategic roadmap that fosters collaboration with GBUs identifies local capability needs and supports Japanspecific growth initiatives.
2. Global and Local Coordination
- Serve as the primary liaison between Japans CoE and global business units ensuring clear and continuous bilingual communication.
- Facilitate alignment on strategies priorities and deliverables across global teams customizing global solutions for the Japanese market.
3. Market Enablement and Capability Building
- Collaborate with GBUs to identify capability gaps in Japan and develop tailored initiatives to build local competencies skills and resources.
- Lead programs focused on knowledge transfer training and resource development to empower the local team and support business unit growth in Japan.
4. Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting
- Engage with stakeholders across all levelsexecutives department heads and external partnersin both Japanese and English to communicate program progress and impact.
- Deliver regular bilingual reports and updates on CoE activities including performance metrics risk assessments and business opportunities.
5. Resource Management and Optimization
- Oversee CoE resources including budgeting staffing and tools ensuring optimal allocation and utilization to support Japanspecific initiatives.
- Work closely with global resource managers to align on resourcing needs and secure support for CoE programs.
6. Risk Management and Issue Resolution
- Proactively identify and manage risks related to local market challenges program execution and crosscultural communication.
- Facilitate issue resolution across global and local teams ensuring swift and effective solutions that support business objectives.
7. Continuous Improvement and Best Practices
- Drive continuous improvement within the CoE by incorporating feedback refining processes and sharing best practices across GBUs.
- Implement and promote industry and internal best practices to enhance operational efficiency scalability and success in the Japanese market.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelors degree in Business International Relations Project Management or a related field; a Masters degree is a plus.
Experience
- 510 years in program or project management with specific experience in building local capabilities or leading CoE initiatives.
Certification
- PMP PgMP or similar project management certification is preferred.
Language Proficiency
- Native or fluent proficiency in both Japanese and English with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in bilingual environments.
Key Skills and Competencies
- Bilingual Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills in Japanese and English fostering understanding and cooperation across languages and cultures.
- Market Insight: Knowledge of Japanese business practices cultural norms and market dynamics adapting global strategies for local success.
- CrossCultural Leadership: Proven ability to lead crossfunctional multicultural teams and navigate cultural nuances in decisionmaking.
- Project Management: Advanced program and project management skills (e.g. Agile Waterfall) with experience in resource allocation and program oversight.
- Analytical and Strategic Thinking: Ability to analyze complex challenges synthesize information and develop innovative solutions tailored to the Japanese market.
- Adaptability and ProblemSolving: Strong problemsolving abilities with a flexible approach to managing dynamic and evolving business needs.
MustHave Skills
- Japanese proficiency
- Expert communication and collaboration skills
- Coaching and mentoring
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
