Applies structured business transformation and organizational change management (OCM) methodologies to support project success.
Aligning to the EPMO methodology, Cclearly articulates program/project goals, deliverables, timelines, etc. to all levels of the organization as well as external resources.
Responsible for proper project scoping, committals and delivery time frames.
Utilizes the EPMO methodology for managing all aspects of projects including project definition, scheduling, meeting management, milestone tracking, scope management, budget management, risk management, change management, communications, and status reporting, with the goal of delivering every project on time, within budget and within scope.
Manages and drives follow-ups through to completion.
Reports project progress through the Enterprise Program Management Office and proactively escalates issues and risks that require sponsor attention.
Successfully completes and closes out all assigned projects.
Provides strategic recommendations and actionable insights to senior leadership on project priorities, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and business outcomes.
Collaborates with diverse organizational cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, remove barriers, and drive project success in Global context. This includes collaborating with stakeholders globally across all 4 regions. (India, America, EMEA & APAC).
Fosters strong working relationships across business areas and / or geographies, interfacing with internal departments, external consultants, and vendors, as necessary.
Delivers concise, executive-ready communications, status reporting, and recommendations to senior and executive leadership, ensuring clarity of risks, decisions, and required actions.
Knowledge & Attributes
Professional business fluency in Japanese and English, including written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience in project management methodologies, processes, and industry standard tools.
Effective stakeholder management, time management, and organizational skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Professional demeanor and positive attitude.
Able to be highly confidential.
Proficient with computers to include the utilization of Microsoft programs such as Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook.
Ability to work in a global, distributed environment and relate well at all levels of the organization, building rapport and maintaining collaborative relationships.
Willingness to adapt delivery approach to effectively support the team and stakeholders. Ability to influence without formal authority and negotiate in a matrix organization.
Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to work through detailed issues
Academic Qualification & Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in project management, business, information technology or a related field.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
Experience with an IT service provider, data center or SaaS provider preferred.
Experience in a global organization is a plus.
Required Experience
Minimum 8-10 years of progressive project and program management experience, including ownership and delivery of complex, cross-functional, and enterprise-wide initiatives.
The Project Manager demonstrates project management best practices and industry standard tools across the business.
Experience supporting globally distributed teams and operating across multiple time zones.
Ability to communicate effectively in both Japanese and English in written and verbal business communications.
Advanced experience overseeing projects through the full program/project lifecycle.
Advanced demonstrated experience working closely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Advanced stakeholder engagement experience at all levels.
Who we are
As the third largest data center provider, we operate over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business – large and small – has its own unique needs and goals. We offer local-to-global data center expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI-ready data centers to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime.
