Sr. Manager – Japanese Bilingual

Our client is seeking an experienced Sr. Manager – Japanese Bilingual to support supply chain solutions and digital transformation initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have 7 years of experience in project management, supply chain operations, and digital transformation, along with strong business-level Japanese and English communication skills.

This role requires someone who can work effectively with business leaders, IT teams, external vendors, and global stakeholders across North America and Asia-Pacific.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-regional digital transformation projects.
• Manage project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Act as a key liaison between business users, IT teams, vendors, and executive leadership.
• Facilitate business requirements gathering, workshops, meetings, and steering committee sessions.
• Coordinate projects across multiple time zones and business units.
• Translate business requirements into actionable project deliverables.
• Drive process improvement initiatives across supply chain functions.
• Monitor project progress and provide status updates to leadership.
• Ensure business objectives are aligned with technology solutions.
• Support change management, user adoption, and stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate with global teams across North America and Asia-Pacific.

Required QualificationsProject Management

• 5 years of experience managing large-scale business or IT transformation projects.
• Experience managing cross-functional and international teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid project methodologies.
• Strong project planning, risk management, budgeting, and delivery experience.

Supply Chain Experience

Strong understanding of one or more of the following:

• Demand Planning
• Supply Planning
• Inventory Management
• Logistics & Distribution
• Procurement
• Supplier Collaboration
• Manufacturing Operations
• Supply Chain Transformation

Japanese & English

Must have business-level Japanese and English proficiency, both spoken and written.

• Ability to conduct meetings in Japanese and English.
• Ability to prepare business/project documentation in both languages.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multicultural and international teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive OEM or automotive supplier experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with supply chain transformation projects.
• Experience working with global teams across North America and Asia-Pacific.
• Experience with ERP or supply chain platforms such as:
• SAP
• Oracle
• Kinaxis
• Blue Yonder
• Manhattan
• Microsoft Power Platform
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent certification is a plus.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Technology, or a related field.

Key Skills

• Project Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Digital Transformation
• Business Transformation
• Stakeholder Management
• Japanese Language
• English Language
• Automotive
• Manufacturing
• ERP
• Global Project Management
• Agile / Waterfall

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Travel

• Up to 10% travel may be required.
• Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.

How to Apply

If you are interested and meet the requirements, please apply with your updated resume highlighting your Japanese/English proficiency, project management experience, and supply chain/automotive background.

Pay: $86,351.30 - $115,992.96 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you have business-level Japanese and English proficiency, both spoken and written?

• Do you have at least 5 years of experience managing large-scale IT or business transformation projects?
• Do you have experience in supply chain processes such as demand planning, supply planning, inventory, logistics, procurement, or manufacturing operations?

• Do you have experience working with an automotive OEM or automotive supplier?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Plano, TX 75024

Benefits:

Salary : $86,351 - $115,993