Skillhouse Internal Career Opportunity
IT Project Manager
Position Title:
IT Project Manager
Employment Type:
Permanent
Working Hours:
Japanese Level - Advanced (JLPT Level 1),English Level - High Intermediate (TOEIC 730)
Salary
10000000.00
Description
One of Japan's larger IT Trading System provider is now looking for IT Project Manager position. As an IT Project Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end execution of both application
development and infrastructure projects of Japannext. This role requires close coordination with cross-functional teams, including developers, infrastructure engineers, clients, vendors, and business stakeholders. You will play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of projects aligned with company priorities, compliance requirements, and operational goals.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the full project lifecycle for IT initiatives, including trading applications, infrastructure upgrades, and internal systems
- Coordinate between business units, internal IT teams, clients, and vendors to ensure seamless project execution
- Maintain detailed project plans, timelines, risk registers, and status reports
- Drive project delivery using Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies, depending on the project nature
- Monitor project scope, budget, and resources, ensuring timely escalation of issues when required
- Ensure adherence to IT policies, including project management, security, change management, and regulatory standards
Required skills:
- 5+ years of experience in IT project management
- Strong understanding of project lifecycle management for both applications and infrastructure
- Working knowledge of Scrum and Waterfall project management methodologies
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize work effectively
- Strong resourcefulness and problem-solving skills—demonstrated ability to adapt to changing circumstances
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines
Why should you apply:
- It operates a Proprietary Trading System (PTS) used by major finance securities companies in Japan, and diversity environment in IT department
- There are opportunities to learn at this cutting-edge FinTech company
Company Details:
A leading financial solution service company operates a highly sophisticated Proprietary Trading System (PTS) for the trading of Japanese equities. The company prides itself of a very international environment, structure career progression and support, including providing learning opportunities for candidates interested in the financial and trading industry.
Working Hours: 8:30- 17:30, M-F
Working Style: Basically Work in office (Work from home : 1 day/w )
Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, and National Holidays, Year-end and New Year Holidays, Paid Holidays. (Compensatory holiday for weekend working.)
Services/Benefits: Social Insurance, 401K, Company life insurance plan, Medical check etc. Casual Dress code, Self-directed continuous learning programs
Interviews: 3 interviews
