PM / Business Development

Job Description ■Business Overview Operating as an agile team of under 30 members, this division works directly with corporate clients to develop products, services, and core business systems. Beyond simply executing software requests, the team identifies root causes and proposes comprehensive solution strategies. Collaborating closely with clients to design processes, architecture, and ROI models, the division drives Digital Transformation (DX) as one of its core competencies. ■Responsibilities In this role, you will be deeply involved from the architectural design phase of launching new business ventures. Working in close partnership with clients, you will build robust systems that support long-term business growth, optimize costs, and establish sustainable operational processes. You will engage in high-impact initiatives that shape the client's core business, participating from early upstream stages in projects characterized by high uncertainty and strict constraints. The company is seeking an individual who can not only lead projects and actively contribute hands-on, but also play a vital role in organizational development through mentoring junior team members and managing team performance. 【Representative Projects】 ・Online Ticketing Services: Development support, operations, and ongoing maintenance. ・Consumer Apps & Digital Marketing Platforms: End-to-end development and maintenance for major Internet cafes and karaoke chains. ・Enterprise Business Systems: Custom software development and maintenance for national ice cream chains and drug store retailers. ・Data Analytics Platforms: Architectural design and engineering for hamburger fast-food chains and internet cafe franchises. ・High-Traffic & E-Commerce Web Platforms: Enhancement, optimization, and management of large-scale sites built on Jamstack architecture. ・Legacy Modernization: Comprehensive assessment of legacy systems and migration to cloud-native architectures. 【Career Growth & Opportunities】 ・Modern JS Framework Mastery: Hands-on development experience with cutting-edge JavaScript frameworks like Next.js (React) and Nuxt.js (Vue). ・Cross-Platform Mobile Development: Practical skill acquisition in hybrid native app development using Flutter. ・UI/UX Design Collaboration: Close, collaborative engineering experience with designers focused on high-quality UI/UX. ・Flat & Open Stakeholder Relationships: Direct experience building transparent, flat relationships with team members and corporate clients. ・Agile Project Leadership: Opportunities to lead flexible, resilient project management grounded in open communication. ・Upstream Problem-Solving: Enhanced capability in identifying root-cause issues and executing strategic solutions. ■Foreign Engineers on Team: ・Core Team Members: 2 out of 25 engineers ・Partner Engineers: 6 out of 15–20 engineers ・Nationalities: USA, India, Taiwan, China, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Russia Flexible Hybrid Work Model: Team members typically work in a hybrid setup (at least 3 days per week). When international employees temporarily return to their home countries, they can work remotely for extended periods (approx. 2 weeks to 1 month) through advance planning with their team or project leads. ■Internal Languages ・Primary Business Language: Internal meetings and official documentation are conducted in Japanese. ・Global Collaboration: English is used for daily communication and collaboration with international engineers. Working Hours 10：00～19：00 Job Requirements ■Required 3+ years of experience in one of the following areas: - Experience in the upstream phases (design, requirements definition, etc.) of web service development - Experience managing a development team as a PM or PL - Experience in system planning, as well as preparing RFIs and RFPs - Experience identifying, verifying, and resolving issues to drive the client’s business forward ■Preferred - Experience with Agile/Scrum development and creating Inception Decks - Experience with cloud-native design, deployment, and operations (AWS, GCP, Azure) - Experience training and managing team members ■Ideal Applicants - Bright, highly energetic, and maintains a proactive, positive mindset. - Never satisfied with the status quo; willing to challenge conventional thinking and push traditional boundaries. - Embraces diverse perspectives and cultures with a strong willingness to actively confront ambiguity and uncertainty. - Prioritizes continuous self-improvement and personal development over short-term gains. - Dedicated to finding mutually beneficial solutions that satisfy both self and stakeholder objectives. - Deeply understands the importance—and inherent responsibility—of thinking and acting independently. - Builds (or strives to build) strong relationships that foster mutual understanding and transparent information sharing. English Level Business Conversation Level (TOEIC 735-860) Japanese Level Business Level(JLPT Level 2 or N2) Other Salary Description ■Commuting allowance (up to 35,000 yen per month) ■Full social insurances (employment, workers' accident compensation, health, and employee pension) ■Shortened working hour system available ■Qualification allowance (rewarded after passing the exam) ■Welfare service (Benefit Station) ■Health checkup assistance ■Office-casual attire ■External training program (twice a year) ■Subsidies for book purchases and seminars Holidays ■2 days off per week (Sat. and Sun.) ■National Holidays ■Year-end and New Year Holiday ■Leave for congratulation or condolence ■Paid leave (granted after 6 months of employment) ■Parental leave (actual leave taken) ■Childcare leave (actual leave taken) Job Contract Period fulltime