Senior BrSE / Project Leader (Japanese Speaking)

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Your day at NTT DATA

1. Key responsibilities:

• Participate in product and outsourcing projects for Japanese clients in diverse fields including logistics, healthcare, and e-commerce.
• Coordinate internal resources and third‑party vendors for flawless project execution.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Develop project scopes and objectives with stakeholders, ensuring technical feasibility.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Develop detailed project plans to track progress.
• Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs using verification techniques.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
• Report and escalate issues to management as needed.
• Manage relationships with clients and all stakeholders.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Perform any other related task as required.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• Strong understanding of software development processes and project management methodologies.
• Excellent Japanese communication skills (JLPT N2 or higher).
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and expectations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• High cultural sensitivity and adaptability to Japanese business practices.
• Proactive, self‑driven, and committed to delivering high‑quality results.
• Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, Git, and project collaboration platforms.
• Good English communication skills (verbal and written) is a plus.
• Experience in IT outsourcing or product development projects with Japanese clients is a plus.

Academic qualifications and certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, or related fields.
• Project management certifications (e.g., PMP) are preferred.
• Japanese language certifications (e.g., JLPT N2 or above) are highly desirable.

Required experience:

• Solid experience in IT project coordination or software development.
• Experience working with Japanese clients or in Japanese business environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, timeline, and client communications.
• Experience in requirement analysis and translating business needs into technical specifications.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery and client satisfaction.

2. Benefits

• Competitive salary package with 100% salary during probation
• Full social insurance contribution based on your actual salary
• Annual performance bonus and salary review
• Premium healthcare insurance for employees and eligible family members from probation
• Annual health check‑up
• Company‑sponsored training programs, professional courses, and certification exams
• Generous leave policy with 36+ paid leave days per year (annual leave, medical leave, exam leave, etc.) and public holidays in accordance with regulations
• Hybrid working model and flexible working hours
• Global working environment with opportunities to collaborate with international teams
• Clear career development roadmap and long‑term growth opportunities
• Supportive culture that promotes work‑life balance

3. Work schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 17:00
• Hybrid working mode (up to 2 days/week)
• Flexible start hours between 7:45 AM and 9:00 AM with manager approval

4. Work location:

• Ho Chi Minh City: Opal Office Tower, 92 Nguyen Huu Canh Street, Ho Chi Minh City

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