Project Manager

Job Description 12+ years of infrastructure delivery or program management experience. Strong experience managing network transformation or infrastructure modernisation programs. Good understanding of SD-WAN, LAN/WLAN refresh, routing, switching and network security concepts. Experience in multi-site rollout, migration, cutover and operational handover planning. Ability to manage scope, schedule, risks, dependencies, actions, issues and change governance. Japanese and English language proficiency for customer workshops, governance meetings and written communication. Ability to work with Japanese customers, global delivery teams, OEMs, partners and subcontractors. Experience preparing status reports, steering committee updates, RAID logs and executive dashboards. Knowledge of ITIL-based operations, transition management and service readiness processes. Strong vendor governance skills to monitor quality, cost, timelines and contractual deliverables. Process & Tools Strong knowledge of program governance, delivery controls, risk management and quality processes. Experience with project tracking tools, reporting dashboards, RAID logs and action trackers. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making and stakeholder management skills. Ability to establish clear processes, meeting cadence, escalation paths and delivery governance. Behavioral Skill Strong ownership mindset with focus on accountability, discipline and delivery predictability. Ability to build trust with Japanese customers through structured, respectful and clear communication. Effective stakeholder management across customer leadership, internal teams, OEMs and delivery partners. Strong facilitation, presentation, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills. Ability to mentor teams, drive collaboration and maintain focus during complex transformation programs. Lead end-to-end network transformation programs covering SD-WAN, LAN/WLAN and related infrastructure modernisation scope. Own program governance, delivery planning, milestones, risks, dependencies, actions and executive reporting. Coordinate with architecture, engineering, operations, field services, OEMs and subcontractors for successful delivery. Drive site readiness, migration planning, change control, cutover coordination and operational handover activities. Manage customer communication in Japanese and English, ensuring clarity with Japanese stakeholders and global teams. Track delivery commitments against agreed scope, schedule, quality, SLA and contractual expectations. Facilitate technical discussions on SD-WAN, LAN refresh, connectivity, security integration and operational readiness. Manage escalations, critical issues and cross-functional dependencies to ensure timely closure. Support continuous improvement through process governance, automation opportunities and service transition best practices.