AI Project Manager
Job Summary
The AI Innovation Division seeks a Project Manager to lead AI solution development by bridging technical teams and clients. You will manage project progress, client communication, and requirements definition while collaborating with offshore and global teams. This role requires managing the transition of R&D technology into practical, high-quality client deliverables.
Responsibilities
- Manage AI solution development projects
- Lead client communication and stakeholder negotiation
- Define project requirements and create test cases
- Coordinate with offshore and global teams
Required Skills
- Project management in IT/AI
- IT or AI consulting experience
- Business English (TOEIC 700+)
- Japanese (JLPT N2+)
Job Details
■ Job Responsibilities
• Project management for AI solution development
• Project progress management
• Negotiation with clients and stakeholders
• Proposals and requirements definition for clients
• Contract and order processing procedures
• Creation of test cases according to requirements
• Creation of client reports
• Work requests and communication with offshore locations
• Collaboration and communication in English with global locations
■ Specific Projects
• Digital advertising solution "∞AI"
• Social media analysis tool "Tribe-Driven Marketing"
• Purchase verification system "SCAN DA CAN"
■ Strategic Focus Area, Data & AI Department
This department creates value both internally and externally, with AI product development, generative AI consulting, and data analytics as its core domains.
■ AI Innovation Division
We work on cutting-edge AI PoCs, creating pioneering examples within the group, strengthening synergies, and focusing on AI development for advanced utilization of mass media.
■ Working Hours
• Flexible Working Hours (5:00 - 22:00)
• Core Time (10:00 - 14:30)
• Standard working hours: 7 hours/day
■ Required Qualifications
• Experience in IT or AI consulting and presales
• Experience as a project manager in IT or AI
■ Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in AI/machine learning project management
• Experience in training and managing team members
• Knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm for technology
• Business English proficiency (TOEIC score of 700 or higher is a guideline)
■ Language Requirements
• English: Business Conversation Level (TOEIC 735-860)
• Japanese: Business Level (JLPT Level 2 or N2)
■ Benefits
• Retirement Allowance System: Defined contribution pension plan
• Leave: Annual paid leave, refresh leave, marriage leave, etc.
• Family support: Childbirth/childcare leave, nursing care leave, etc.
• Skill development: Full remote training, 1-on-1 development, management training
• Commuting allowance: Up to 2,000 yen per day
■ Holidays
• Weekends and public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd)
■ Contract Period
• Full-time employee; probationary period: 6 months