Japanese Bilingual Project Manager – Retail Media Business (U.S.)
Overview
The Japanese tech startup is hiring a Project Manager to lead a U.S. retail media business. This role will act as a bridge between a Japan-based product team and U.S. partner companies, with a strong focus on managing proof-of-concept (PoC) projects and preparing for broader market rollout.
The business is currently in the PoC phase, working closely with local partners. You will play a key role in aligning product development, partner execution, and U.S. market needs.
Working Conditions
- Location: Texas (Dallas area)
- Compensation: Around $100,000 (DOE)
- Work style: Primarily remote with travel to partner sites
- Travel: Occasional trips to Japan and domestic U.S. travel
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage PoC projects in collaboration with U.S. partners
- Maintain ongoing communication with partner companies and gather customer insights
- Coordinate closely with the Japan-based product and engineering teams
- Translate U.S. market requirements into product feedback and localized specifications
- Track project progress, analyze results, and prepare reports and presentations
- Support local business operations, including regulatory research and market monitoring
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of Project management experience, ideally in global or cross-border environments
- Business-level proficiency in English and advanced professional proficiency in Japanese
- Experience working as a liaison between business and technology
- Background in SaaS, platform businesses, partnerships, retail tech, or AdTech
- Bachelor’s degree
- Flexibility on business trips, mostly to TX, other states, and Japan as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience living or working in Texas
- Knowledge of retail media or digital advertising
- Basic technical understanding (e.g., digital signage, networks, Android-based systems)
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Strong cross-cultural communication and stakeholder management skills
- Self-motivated and comfortable working remotely across time zones
- Flexible and proactive in an early-stage or evolving business environment
- Curious about retail media trends and new technologies
Disclaimer
This job description is a sample provided for reference purposes only and does not represent an actual job posting.
To apply, please send resume to nyamamoto@pasona.com
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