Project Manager – Japanese Bilingual

Position Summary

Project Manager for the U.S. Retail Media Business, serving as a bridge between the Japan-based product team and U.S. partners. This role focuses on managing partner-led PoC projects and supporting the full-scale rollout of the business in the U.S.

Key Responsibilities

Partner Collaboration (40%)

Manage relationships with U.S. partner companies, plan and execute PoC projects, gather customer needs, and support negotiations on collaboration terms.

Coordination with Japan Product Team (30%)

Communicate U.S. market requirements to the Japan-based development team, localize product specifications, align development timelines, and facilitate regular progress meetings.

PoC Management & Analysis (20%)

Oversee PoC project execution, analyze performance data, prepare reports and client presentations, and propose improvements for the next phase.

Business Operations Support (10%)

Support local operations, monitor regulations and competitors, and prepare for future collaboration with a U.S.-based sales team.

Required Qualifications

• Project management experience, preferably in global or cross-border projects
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience in at least one of the following:
  • Partnerships / alliances
  • Bridging business and technology
  • SaaS or platform businesses
  • Retail Tech or AdTech industries
• Business-level bilingual proficiency in English and Japanese
• Bachelor’s degree (engineering or business preferred)
• Valid U.S. work authorization (OPT, H-1B, Green Card, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience living or working in Texas
• Knowledge of the retail media industry
• Basic technical understanding (e.g., Wi-Fi networks, digital signage, Android)

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong cross-cultural communicator who can bridge Japan and the U.S.
• Able to manage multiple stakeholders across time zones
• Self-driven, organized, and adaptable in a startup-like environment
• Comfortable with ambiguity and eager to learn new technologies and industry trends

Work Conditions

• Location: Remote; frequent business trips to Dallas, Texas
• Salary: Around $100,000
• Work Style: Primarily remote; travel to partner sites and stores required
• Travel: Japan 1–2 times/year; domestic U.S. travel several times per month (future)

To apply, please send resume to nyamamoto@pasona.com