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Project Manager - Application and DX
Project Manager - Application and DXKDDI America • Los Angeles, CA, US
Project Manager - Application and DX

Project Manager - Application and DX

KDDI America • Los Angeles, CA, US
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

[Overview] :

We are looking for a Japanese English bilingual, skilled and proactive Project Manager to lead application development projects and support our clients through on-site engagement and business growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong project management experience, a good understanding of application development, and the ability to work closely with both internal teams and client stakeholders.

[Key Responsibilities] :

1. Project Management

  • Manage end-to-end application development projects, from planning through execution and delivery.
  • Monitor progress, quality, and budget, while facilitating effective communication between internal teams and clients.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure requirements are well understood and implemented accurately.

2. Client Support (Semi On-Site)

  • Provide support to clients through semi on-site engagement (several days per week) in the Los Angeles area.
  • Understand client operations and challenges firsthand, and offer practical solutions or improvements.
  • Act as a trusted partner by delivering operational assistance and responding promptly to business needs.

    • 3. Business Development

  • Build strong relationships with client stakeholders to uncover new business opportunities.
  • Propose value-added solutions based on market trends and the evolving needs of each client.
  • Contribute to the growth of the company's service offerings by identifying opportunities for expansion.

    • [Qualifications] :

  • Business-level Japanese and English communication skills (both verbal and written) are required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 5+ years of project management experience (preferably in application development)
  • Experience working directly with clients, including providing operational support or on-site engagement
  • Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills
  • Interest or experience in business development and client relationship building

    • [Preferred Skills] :

  • Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, Scrum Master)
  • Deep understanding of web and mobile application development
  • Familiarity with development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)
  • Experience using project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello, Notion)

    • [Work Style] :

    Full-time, hybrid (remote + on-site client visits several times a week)

    Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) : Vacation, sick, and floating holidays; plus 13 paid holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Gym Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellbeing Solutions Program

    • KDDI America , headquartered in New York, is the US presence of Japan's KDDI Group, a Fortune Global 500 company and leading provider of international IT and communications services. KDDI America was established in 1989 and started as a telecommunications business supporting Japanese multinationals. We have now evolved into a company that provides networks, data centers, system integration, as well as managed service solutions across all industries. Our ability to customize solutions in a major city offering scalability and service that are unparalleled set KDDI America apart from the competition. We provide Ethernet network uptimes of more than 99.999% between regions and guaranteed high performance no matter where.

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